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  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
  • 43 years of experience
  • Amelia Medical Associates 885 Kempsville Rd Ste 320, Norfolk, VA 23502
  • (757) 955-2828

Brief Intro

Sheila Garris, MD, FACP, FASH is a board-certified internal medicine physician and certified hypertension specialist by the American Society of Hypertension. Dr. Garris received her undergraduate degree from Cheyney University in Cheyney, Pa. and earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. She went on to complete her residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Garris is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the American Diabetes Association’s Community Based Volunteer Award for her accomplishments in making a difference in the lives of her patients affected by diabetes. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American Society of Hypertension. Additionally, Dr. Garris is an Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University - 1982

Languages Spoken

  • Tagalog
  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Amelia Medical Associates
  • 885 Kempsville Rd Ste 320, Norfolk, VA 23502
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Pneumonia
  • Obesity
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
  • Heart Failure
  • Benign Thyroid Diseases
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Transient Cerebral Ischemia
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Anemia
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Contact Dermatitis
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • AARP
  • Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Tricare
  • Optima Health
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Meritain Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
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  • Cancer 20
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 17
  • Orthopedics 41
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 38
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 43
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 28
  • Children's Hospital 9
  • Urology 34
  • Psychiatry 39
  • Geriatrics 30
  • Rehabilitation 26
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 7
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Long Term Care 5
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 28