Richard B. Martin, MD

My story of what my valued Dr. Richard Martin and RN Jenny mean to me cannot be summed up in a paragraph nor described in a single event. I became a patient of Dr. Martin 13 years ago as I retired from a long career law-enforcement practically void of medical issues, but I knew I would need more care as I eventually Entered the later stages of life. I could not begin to heap the praises upon Dr. Martin and his fine staff of nurses and technicians enough to do them justice. Dr. Martin has provided me access to the finest of specialists, surgeons, and referrals that have dealt with every medical issue that has come my way including several that were potentially life-threatening and a couple of emergencies. When I was unable to make it to a hospital during a severe blizzard storm, Dr. Martin called me several times and stayed on the phone during the night to monitor my condition, and determined I needed care as soon as I could get to an emergency room. I indeed needed emergency surgery and he checked me in so efficiently and he and my beloved nurse, Jenny visited me in my room before and after surgery to ensure my recovery and aftercare. On other occasions I’ve had near emergency circumstances arise, and was able to come directly into the office for assessment, one such occasion becoming an emergency while I was there, and was ushered directly to the emergency room for care Dr. Martin has a special talent for interviewing patients not only to determine their medical needs but family history and assessing their mental condition, and life situations that affect health and quality of life. Even during the period of months when I’m not experiencing any medical problems, Dr. Martin simply calls to see how I’m doing and engages in. Great conversation about topics in general. I’ve always been able to make phone calls into the office just to inquire about minor medical situations that have avoided going to the hospital or unnecessarily occupying space or time in the office or hospital . He has the ability to recruit the most compassionate and qualified nurses and staff, and even receptionists who genuinely care about my well-being. Even though I became as patient long before he joined the MD VIP plan, I knew the investment to stay with him through the organization, has enhanced my ability to stay healthy, assess my medical needs, and address medical emergencies and treatment, several of which have saved my life and restored me to a level of health to enable me to thoroughly enjoy my life. I frequently share with them just how much they mean to my life and well-being but I’m pleased to be able to tell the administrators of Mdvip about it also. Best of luck and good health to all. 

I was a 50 year old smoker when Dr. Martin informed me I was developing COPD and had the lungs of a 70 y.o. With Dr. Martin's guidance I was able to stop. My most memorable moment is at a follow up appointment when he told me I have the lungs of younger than my age. My experience with Dr. Martin has been life changing.

Dr. Richard Martin has been my primary care physician since 1998 so I have many examples of “moments that made a difference - - a moment that mattered more than others.” As you requested, I chose one outstanding example that involved my husband who had later become a patient of Dr. Martin’s also.

In 2016, my husband was critically ill in the Intensive Care Unit and our daughter, his brother, his sister and I were with him when Dr. Martin arrived to see him. As Dr. Martin thoroughly answered questions and gave explanations, he stood beside me and quietly, gently, and compassionately put his arm around my shoulders. I will never forget the support I felt both as his patient and as the best ever doctor in charge of my husband’s care although my husband did not survive. Dr. Martin’s gesture of sincere compassion filled the room and was felt by each family member present as well as by me. I continue to be grateful.

DR. RICHARD MARTIN TAKES THE TIME AND CARES.. THE BEST DR.