More than just a doctor's office.

Exceptional Health Care

well-visits, Routine wellness or managing chronic conditions 

Greater Rochester Internal Medicine has always remained committed to providing exceptional care that surpasses the typical physician experience. Dr. Ragusa provide the highest level of comprehensive medical care for patients over 18 years of age– from check-ups and physicals, to managing a chronic condition or addressing an acute illness or injury. We specialize in geriatric services, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, asthma/COPD, men’s issues, and many more, including:

• Routine immunizations

• EKGs

• Perform minor procedures

• Laboratory and x-ray services on site

Personalized Health & Wellness

MDVIP sErvice provider

MDVIP is an optional program founded on the principles of a highly personalized and preventative healthcare and wellness model. Seeking to build relationships with patients that the traditional medical model makes more difficult, Dr. Ragusa accepted the invitation to become a certified MDVIP provider in 2015.

For patients who seek options above and beyond those available through traditional insurance, we are pleased to be able to offer this specialized program. Contact us now for a free consultation and information session.

Benefits of MDVIP include:

• Tailored, comprehensive wellness plans

• Same or next-day appointments

• Extended appointments

• Referrals to top-of-the-line medical centers and specialists

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

Anthony Ragusa, MD

Our founding physician

Dr. Ragusa founded Greater Rochester Internal Medicine in 1996 and proudly served his patients there for over 20 years. After much consideration, Dr. Ragusa chose to shift the path of his practice and accepted the honor of being selected as an MDVIP physician. The MDVIP model of medical practice allows him to continue caring for patients that desire a deeper level of personal care, and is conveniently located across the hall from the GR Internal Medicine offices. Find out more about MDVIP here.

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

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To our patients at Greater Rochester Internal Medicine, 

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to escalate, we have taken steps, based upon guidelines from our government leaders and medical experts.

We aim to protect our patients, our dedicated and competent staff, and the general public, during these uncertain, rapidly changing and worrisome times.

We, your physicians, will continue to advocate and care for your medical needs, however we are offering an alternate option to face to face office visits. You may request a TeleMedicine visit where one of our physicians will contact you via phone or video chat (if available) if you are uncomfortable leaving your home. However, we would like to assure that we are following all guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to COVID-19 to ourselves and our patients. A face to face visit with a physician is the best way to have your medical concerns addressed. Rest assured, we are and will be here for you.

Please call the office if you would like to replace your scheduled office visit with a TeleMedicine visit. Insofar as we know, these services will be covered by your insurance carriers, in the same manner as office visits. (Co-Pays may be waived but deductibles are still in force. Contact your health insurer for specifics.)  This TeleMedicine benefit will NOT extend beyond the period of COVID-19 emergency crisis, as determined by the authorities.

These services are available only to patients with whom we have an active relationship.  Examples of ailments/concerns which may be addressed via TeleMedicine include, but are not exclusive of acute problems:

• Respiratory illness

• Muscle /Joint pain 

• Back pain

• Urinary symptoms

• Gastrointestinal symptoms 

• Test results

• others. 

We will work diligently to address each and every concern to the best of our abilities, within the context of the current situation.  Nonetheless, we ask that you be patient as there may be a two to four (2-4) hour response time. We will be scheduling these TeleMedicine appointments and provide you with a two (2) hours window of when to expect a call back. If you are interested in this service, please review the TeleMedicine Consent Form below.

Please remember to always call the office directly, during office hours or in case of an emergency.

Sincerely,

The Staff at Greater Rochester Internal Medicine

 Informed Consent for TeleMedicine Services

Patient Name: ______________________   Date of Birth: _____________

Location of Patient: ___________________________________________

Name of Practitioner:__________________________________________

Location of Practitioner: ________________________________________

Date / Time Consent was obtained: ________________________________

Written Signature: _______________________Check if Verbal: _________

You understand that TeleMedicine is the use of electronic information and communication technologies by a health care practitioner to deliver services to an individual when he / she is located at a different site than the practitioner; and hereby consent Greater Rochester Internal Medicine providing health care services to you via TeleMedicine.

You understand that the laws that protect privacy and confidentiality of medical information also apply to TeleMedicine. As always, your insurance carrier will have access to your medical records for quality review / audit just like when you are seen in the office setting.

You understand that you will be responsible for any copayments, coinsurance, deductibles that apply to your visit, just like when you are seen in the office setting.

You understand that you have the right to withhold or withdraw your consent to the use of TeleMedicine during your care at any time, without effecting your right to future care or treatment. You may revoke your consent orally or in writing at any time by contacting our office at 585-865-1110 ext. 201. As long as this consent is in force (has not been revoked) Greater Rochester Internal Medicine may provide health care services to you via TeleMedicine without need for me to verbally complete another consent form.