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The MDVIP program allows us to provide a deeper level of patient care by combining the high-tech tools of today and the high-touch practices of the past to make patients and doctors happier and healthier. 

MDVIP started as an idea—an idea that was sparked in the minds of a few visionary doctors who were seeking to rekindle their passion for medicine once again, who knew there had to be a better way to fully care for—not merely treat—the patients who flooded their waiting rooms and who believed the healthcare system had lost its way.

After careful consideration, Dr. Ragusa decided to accept MDVIP's invitation to join their program and establish this office to complement the work he had been doing at Greater Rochester Internal Medicine.

 

Our goal is to provide convenience so that you can go about your life as planned. Using the latest technology, MDVIP Connect brings expert advice, round the clock secure messaging, medical records, customized nutrition plans and Health Assessments together in one personalized site.

585.672.4700

 

MDVIP is a personalized healthcare program that empowers people to reach their health and wellness goals through in-depth knowledge, expertise and one-on-one coaching with some of the finest primary care doctors in America.

 

Our Model of Service

Our unique approach to healthcare is proactive, instead of reactive 

Unlike a traditional primary care practice, your MDVIP-affiliated doctor will take the extra time to get to know you, your lifestyle and your current health through consultations, comprehensive screenings and advanced testing.

He or she can then offer you a carefully thought out wellness plan tailored to meet your unique needs, while also helping you manage acute or chronic medical needs as they arise. Your MDVIP-affiliated doctor will get to know you as a whole person, rather than as a faceless name on a chart.

    

Wellness Program

Long live healthy with a wellness program, created just for you

You and your MDVIP-affiliated doctor will form a partnership focused on better health and overall well-being that starts at day one.

Living healthy can be a journey. As an MDVIP member, your road to health and vitality begins with your first visit to an MDVIP-affiliated doctor. Together, you will proactively focus on preventative care—such as wellness evaluations, advanced diagnostics and individual consultations with your doctor—in order to identify your unique health goals.

More than just healthcare.

 

We strive to provide our members with more than just healthcare. We go above and beyond what the traditional primary care practice offers. Our holistic, proactive approach to healthcare addresses your physical, mental and emotional well-being through one-on-one counseling and comprehensive diagnostic testing.

Unlike traditional practices of 2,000 patients or more, Dr. Ragusa cares for 400 patients or fewer, so you receive the extra time and attention you deserve.

 

Additional Member Benefits:

  • Convenient appointments, usually same-day 
  • Travel Advantages program, when specialized care or a second opinion may be recommended

  • Medical Centers of Excellence program

  • Convenient online access to your Personal Health Record

  • Reduction of hospital visits - we stay ahead of your healthcare needs

  • Reduction in readmission rates

  • Network reciprocity - see other MDVIP practitioners while traveling
  • Longer appointment times -  never rushed

  • Continuity of care in office and as your attending at your bedside in the event you are hospitalized

  • After hours - you will get Dr. Ragusa's phone number, and he picks up if you call

  • House calls available as needed

  • Educational and wellness events throughout the year

 
 

The cornerstone of the MDVIP program is the special selection of MDVIP-affiliated doctors.

We know finding a really good doctor you can trust is a time-intensive process, and MDVIP has done the legwork for you. MDVIP searches the country for the most talented, passionate and caring doctors to join our team to provide comprehensive care for each member, and Dr. Ragusa is proud to be a chosen provider.

Dr. Ragusa was selected to participate in the MDVIP program after conducting a rigorous screening process that includes a thorough assessment of credentials, background check, reference verification and more. MDVIP selects only those doctors who can stand behind the mission to provide the highest level of personalized care possible and bring more life to more lives.

 

Anthony Ragusa, MD

Practicing since 1990

As a Fellow in the American College of Physicians and Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, among other professional organizations, Dr. Ragusa has been honored with numerous professional awards and is very active in mentoring medical students and new physicians. He has also received recognition from MVP for Outstanding Diabetic Care and Teacher of the Year from the Unity Heath System Residency program.

He grew up in Rochester and returned here to settle with his wife and children. He is very happy to be able to give back to his community. He was named 2012 Man of the Year in Medicine by the Italian-American Community Center of Rochester, NY.

Education

Bachelor’s – Clarkson University
MS – Syracuse University
Doctorate of Medicine – University of Padova, Italy
Residency – St. Vincent’s Medical Center in New York and Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown


My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness...

I welcome the opportunity and privilege to help better the health of my Rochester hometown community. As your personal doctor, I am committed to providing a heightened level of personalized attention, sometimes referred to as concierge medicine, with an emphasis on prevention and wellness. From early detection to coaching on lifestyle changes, I work with my patients to identify risk, prevent disease and optimize treatment. When a patient joins my MDVIP-affiliated practice they become a part of my healthcare family. Patients can contact me when they need me – during and after hours – and appointments are not rushed.

Enjoying a smaller practice permits me to spend quality time with each patient and advocate for smart care, not more care. The time available allows me to form a very close bond with my patients to facilitate a level of trust and comfort difficult to find in the present trend of traditional primary care. My patients are known to me as people. Understanding their personal history as well as their medical history, I can deliver truly personalized care and help them navigate healthcare challenges as they arise. As a specialist in internal medicine, I am skilled in diabetic care, cardiovascular disease, asthma, COPD, cholesterol and blood pressure treatment. Together, we take a very aggressive preventive approach to medicine to help you enjoy the best quality of life possible in the decades to come.

Unlike many traditional primary care physicians, I have admitting privileges at Unity (Park Ridge) and Rochester General hospitals, which are part of Rochester Regional Health. I am committed to your care and will continue to be your physician in and out of the hospital. In the event you require hospitalization, I can be at your bedside directing your care as your hospitalist. If you go to another facility, I will advocate for you care and oversee your follow-up care. Your continuity of care is essential; I am your physician in the office, in the hospital and at home, whatever is required. As the quarterback of your healthcare team, I routinely coordinate your care with specialists, along with my highly committed staff.

My patients appreciate my dedication to remaining up to date with current medical information, guidelines and research. I have completed a preceptorship in the BaleDoneen Method®, a unique comprehensive and science-based approach for detecting, preventing and treating cardiovascular disease. This training supports my commitment to the prevention of stroke and heart attack and has helped me gain deeper insights into the factors that can put patients at risk for these events. I am honored to be a consulting physician for the Wellness Dentistry Network, which also strives to focus on prevention.

Prioritize your most valued asset – your health. Call Ann or Holly today and schedule a complimentary meeting to learn more about my MDVIP-affiliated primary care practice. The ability to positively impact the lives of so many is such a privilege. We should not lose sight of medicine’s primary goal: meeting the unique health needs of each individual patient.

 
 

Dr. Ragusa's MDVIP office is conveniently located in the Pineridge Office Building, across from the Greater Rochester Internal Medicine Suite. This separate location provides a comfortable and personal setting where you and your loved ones will feel right at home. Visit us today! 

Visit Us

 

(Across from Gr Internal Medicine)
1401 Stone Rd, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14615

585.672.4700
Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm