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MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
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$587.50*
Semi-Annual
$1,175.00*
Annual
$2,350.00*
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About John A. Ritzo, MD

My medical training took me on an adventure through the Caribbean, Maryland and Maine. It’s an honor and a privilege to have returned to my hometown and to carry forward my father’s legacy in medical practice by caring for the community that raised me.

I believe my training in family medicine has taught me to help address diseases across the lifespan. However, my goal is to minimize the need for medical intervention through encouraging a foundation of healthier habits that I think are all too often overlooked in modern medicine.

As your personal doctor, I aim to utilize my education in exercise science and nutrition as much as my medical education, as we strive together for prevention and help you work toward a more optimized quality of life. It is important to me that medical care is personalized and tailored to an individual’s needs, which requires thoughtfulness that I feel is paramount to my practice of medicine.

My primary care practice is located in my hometown of San Mateo, CA.

Residency

Central Maine Medical Center
Lewiston, ME
Family Medicine 2023-2025

Internship

Central Maine Medical Center
Lewiston, ME
2022-2023

Medical School

Trinity School of Medicine
Ribishi, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Baltimore, MD
Doctorate of Medicine 2022

Undergraduate

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science & Sports Medicine 2014

California

Baseball, Health and Wellness, Fitness, Finance/Investing

Benefits of joining Dr. Ritzo's practice with MDVIP

MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Ritzo quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Ritzo by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Ritzo when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

The office of John A. Ritzo, MD

Primary Office
101 South San Mateo Drive Suite 206
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 343-4003
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Hours
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

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.

**The message above is a personal introduction from the physician, intended to help you get to know them better. The views, opinions, and statements expressed above are solely those of the physician and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MDVIP. This content is intended for general background purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any mentions of expertise or quality of care are personal expressions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance or outcomes.