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.
