Meet your physician
Rita Shkullaku, MD
Board-certified in internal medicine, dedicated to preventive care, cognitive health, and thoughtful clinical decision-making.
Dr. Shkullaku's physician-led approach is built on meaningful relationships, careful evaluation, and informed decisions tailored to the individual. By understanding each patient's history, concerns, priorities, and goals, she offers evidence-based recommendations shaped around what matters most.
She founded Flourish Medical to practice medicine the way she believes it should be practiced: with enough time for a real conversation, direct access when questions come up, and continuity that lets small details be remembered rather than re-explained.
Her clinical focus spans everyday internal medicine, chronic condition management, prevention and wellness, cognitive health and longevity, and consultative guidance for patients navigating complex medical decisions.
"A deeper physician-patient relationship starts with time to listen."

- Board certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Medical school
- Loma Linda University School of Medicine2009
- Residency
- University of Maryland Medical Systems2012
- Chief residency
- University of Maryland Medical Systems2013
- Practice model
- Direct-pay membership
- Location
- Edgewater, MD