Summary

Ronald W. Atwood, MD

Concierge Family Medicine

Dr. Ronald Atwood has been practicing medicine in Chesapeake, VA for the past 25 years.

Dr. Atwood obtained his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Duke University. In 1987 he went on to receive his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Atwood completed his residency in family medicine at the Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine in 1990.

Dr. Atwood opened Atwood Family Medical Center in 1990. His focus for himself and his family practice is to improve his patients’ quality of life while decreasing their healthcare costs. Dr. Atwood has worked as Associate Professor, in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at the Eastern Virginia Medical School from 2004-Present. He also worked as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences at Old Dominion University from 2008-2011. Dr. Atwood is extremely interested in the many facets of family medicine and has …presented at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicare Conference, “A New Triangle: Family Therapy and Family Medicine Meet Multiple Personality Disorder.”

Dr. Atwood is Board Certified in Family Practice, having been re-certified in 2004. Dr. Atwood is proud to have received the Lloyd Damsey Award of Outstanding Resident in Family Medicine in 1990. He has also been recognized as one of Hampton Roads’ “Top Docs” in 2012 and 2013.

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Office Location

Ronald W. Atwood, MD

108 Knells Ridge BlvdChesapeake, VA 23320

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine
  • 17 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Provided follow-up after the visit
  • Flexible scheduling

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ronald Atwood

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Health Net (Tricare Standard)
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Optima
  • United Healthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ronald Atwood has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ronald Atwood has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Ronald Atwood holds an active medical license in the state of Virginia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia in 1987.

University

Graduated from Duke University.

NPI Number

Dr. Atwood's NPI number is 1932177375.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ronald Atwood?
You can find contact information for Dr. Ronald Atwood here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Ronald Atwood speak?
Dr. Ronald Atwood speaks English.
Where is Dr. Ronald Atwood's office located?
Dr. Ronald Atwood's office is located at 108 Knells Ridge Blvd, Chesapeake, VA, 23320.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ronald Atwood affiliated with?
Dr. Ronald Atwood is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
Does Dr. Ronald Atwood accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ronald Atwood accepts on their Vitals profile.

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