Dr. Susan Richarme, MDVIP

Dr. Susan Richarme, MDVIP A true partner in health who you can reach 24/7 and see same- or next-day. She sees fewer patients, which means more time for each one.

Dr. Richarme, Board Certified Family Medicine physician, offers a different approach to primary care. Patients appreciate same/next-day appointments that start on time and aren't rushed; plus they can usually reach her 24/7. Her practice also offers other services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices. Dr. Richarme develops a personalized wellness plan based on the results of the wellness program. Her MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients.

Mother’s Day 5/11: Mom’s health is important. But there’s a surprising gap in the understanding of many basic women’s he...
05/10/2025

Mother’s Day 5/11: Mom’s health is important. But there’s a surprising gap in the understanding of many basic women’s health issues. Take our Women’s Health Quiz to test your knowledge. Then visit MDVIP’s Women’s Health Center and educate yourself. Do it for Mom!

How much do you know about women's health? Test your knowledge by taking our quiz & learn more about common myths about women's health.

Bone thinning is predominantly a woman’s problem. However, there are men in my practice with osteoporosis. A risk factor...
04/15/2025

Bone thinning is predominantly a woman’s problem. However, there are men in my practice with osteoporosis. A risk factor for men is a loss of muscle mass. A recent study found that maintaining lean body mass can help men forestall osteoporosis. Here’s what you need to know.

Most men aren’t too concerned about their own bone density. Understandably so. Bone thinning affects far more women than men. Take hips for example. Hip osteopenia is prevalent in 56 percent of women and 18 percent of men and hip osteoporosis affects 16 percent of women and 2 percent of men, accor...

Your gut health has a connection to your overall health. When I refer to your gut health, I am talking how well your bod...
03/07/2025

Your gut health has a connection to your overall health. When I refer to your gut health, I am talking how well your body absorbs nutrients, remains disease free, keeps a strong immune system and maintains a thriving, balanced composition of microorganisms. But he real key is the microorganisms. Here’s why.

Many things you can do to improve your general overall health and wellbeing are also proven to positively impact gut health. These include lifestyle efforts like getting regular exercise, eating less sugar, reducing stress and quitting smoking. But there are additional specific things you can do for...

How does my primary care practice differ from others? I’m affiliated with MDVIP, which means I have more time and resour...
01/19/2025

How does my primary care practice differ from others? I’m affiliated with MDVIP, which means I have more time and resources to support you on your health journey.

Patients of MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices enjoy a comprehensive care program & benefits such as longer visits, same-day scheduling & more.

Achy joints are a common problem. Stiff, painful joints can affect the quality of your life. But there are two steps you...
12/18/2024

Achy joints are a common problem. Stiff, painful joints can affect the quality of your life. But there are two steps you can take to help alleviate joint issues. Here’s what you need to know.

Do you wake up stiff and sore? Or do you become achy as the day unfolds? If you answered yes to either of these questions, it’s time to start showing some love to your joints. In truth, you should always treat your joints well, whether you’re in pain or not.

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. As tempting as it may be to eat a little too muc...
11/27/2024

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. As tempting as it may be to eat a little too much of your favorite holiday foods, you want to avoid overeating, especially if you are trying to manage chronic conditions
such as diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. Here’s why.

Holiday celebrations are a tempting trap. Here are some healthy eating tips for anyone whose doctor has warned them to “watch what you eat."

On World Diabetes Day, it’s worth focusing on one lifestyle element that helps people with type 2 diabetes manage the di...
11/13/2024

On World Diabetes Day, it’s worth focusing on one lifestyle element that helps people with type 2 diabetes manage the disease — and helps people who don’t have it, prevent it. Along with a healthy diet, exercise is one of the keys to managing and preventing diabetes. And exercise should be part of your everyday routine. Here’s one recent study about how it helps. If you need to start or revamp your fitness routine, let’s talk about it at your next appointment.

There’s a new term for an epidemic you’re probably aware of: Diabesity. It probably sounds a little melodramatic, but it is the largest epidemic in human history, according to a study published in Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Cold and flu season are around the corner. Now’s the time to strengthen your immune system. Getting enough sleep, exerci...
09/16/2024

Cold and flu season are around the corner. Now’s the time to strengthen your immune system. Getting enough sleep, exercising, managing your stress and consuming the right nutrients can help boost your immune system. Yes, supplements are one way to go, but I prefer my patients get their nutrients from food. Here’s what you need to know.

Discover what foods you may be consuming that are harmful to your diet. Explore how to get more nutrients to support your immune system. Learn more.

Prioritize your heart health.
07/22/2024

Prioritize your heart health.

Discover 9 unusual heart disease risks that you may never have heard of. Learn about what signs to look out for and what these risks mean to your health.

Most of my patients are coffee drinkers and some of them wonder if it’s harming their health. Coffee can cause insomnia,...
07/11/2024

Most of my patients are coffee drinkers and some of them wonder if it’s harming their health. Coffee can cause insomnia, raise heart rates and upset stomachs. But it’s also tied to a lower the risk for type 2 diabetes, skin cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, liver disease and obesity. And if you take it unsweetened, it may lower your risk of death. Here’s what you need to know.

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the United States. Americans drink about 400 million cups of coffee every day. That’s more coffee than soda, juice and tea combined.

Men are notorious for putting off early detection screenings. This can be problematic, as early detection screenings and...
06/30/2024

Men are notorious for putting off early detection screenings. This can be problematic, as early detection screenings and tests help save lives. The good news for men is that you don’t need every test, every year. Here are the preventive screenings most men should get, broken down into two categories by age group.

Lab work, screenings and tests may be a hassle, but they can save your life. You’ll notice that your doctor will order some tests during certain periods of your life, while others will be ordered every year. Here are the preventive screenings you’ll probably have during your life broken down int...

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