Dr. Susan Richarme, MDVIP

01/04/2026

As of September 1, 2025 I have retired from family practice medicine and I'm no longer affiliated with MDVIP.

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.

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...

03/24/2025

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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...

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.