Dale J. Ritzo, MD
Internal Medicine
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About Dale J. Ritzo, MD
Healthy living, disease prevention, and personalized, timely medical treatment are what I want for myself and my family. I want my patients to expect those same things for themselves and it is my job to fulfill those expectations for each and every patient that I care for.
San Diego, CA
1983-1985
San Diego, CA
1982-1983
Los Angeles, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 1982
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science, Biology 1978
- Chairman 1993-1994
- Executive Committee Member 2013-2015
San Mateo County Medical Society
Phi Beta Kappa
Benefits of joining Dr. Ritzo's practice with MDVIP
The office of Dale J. Ritzo, MD
| Mon | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
What our members are saying
I will be forever grateful,
Reviews from the web
He allows time to for me ask questions and explains them fully.
Dr Ritzo is a suoerb doctor and a wonderful man.
Dr. Ritzo. I couldn't ask for more.
Highly recommend this practice.
There is always ample opportunity to ask and have questions answered at every meeting with him. And he always guides you to share any and all concerns you may have..
Additionally, Dr. Ritzo maintains a good sense of humor which of course makes it a pleasure to meet with him in a doctor/patient relationship which could otherwise be stressful.
With great respect and fondness,
Diana Rilliet
When I had hip replacement surgery, he visited me to make sure I was doing okay and that really impressed me.
My husband Neal recently became a patient of Dr. Ritzo and shares my opinion of him. He appreciates how quickly Dr.Ritzo responds to emails and puts him at ease whenever he sees him.
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Ritzo as our primary care physician. We consider him a friend!
Lisa Rosen
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
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