Dr. Rex H Ragsdale, MD

Dr. Rex Ragsdale is a family medicine physician who also specializes in geriatric medicine, bringing comprehensive care to patients across all age groups with particular expertise in caring for older adults. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. Mary's Medical Center. With 44 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Ragsdale has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex health conditions that affect families and seniors. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations throughout the Phoenix area.

Dr. Ragsdale practices at multiple locations in Phoenix, including Valleywise Community Health Center South Central Phoenix, DHMG Family Medicine St Joseph's, and Valleywise Health Medical Center. He focuses on treating common but serious conditions such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Ragsdale also manages hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure …reaches dangerously high levels. His approach to care includes ordering comprehensive blood work and kidney function tests to monitor patient health effectively. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ragsdale highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.