About
John Wright, MD leads Wright Medicine, PLC, a concierge internal medicine practice he founded in Burlington, Vermont in 2023. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1993. He then returned home to Vermont and graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2000.
Dr. Wright completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Vermont, where his peers elected him chief resident in his final year. During residency, he also moonlighted as a hospitalist in Plattsburgh. After training, he spent a year in urgent care at the Palo Alto Medical Center in California before returning to Vermont in 2005 to build his career in primary care internal medicine. He brings nearly two decades of clinical experience across inpatient, urgent, and primary care settings. Dr. Wright believes that strong patient-physician relationships, grounded in understanding and trust, make for better medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania, 1993
Medical School
University of Vermont College of Medicine, graduated 2000
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Vermont
Additional Training
Urgent care experience at Palo Alto Medical Center; Hospitalist moonlighting in Plattsburgh
Who is Dr. Wright right for?
Dr. Wright is well suited for adults seeking a primary care physician who prioritizes a real, ongoing relationship. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his internal medicine background and extended visit times. His same-day availability makes him a strong fit for those who want responsive care without urgent care visits. Anyone who values direct communication, including access by text and 24/7 availability, will feel comfortable in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wright specializes in internal medicine and primary care. He treats adults across a wide range of conditions, with a focus on building ongoing relationships with his patients. His training spans inpatient, urgent care, and primary care settings, giving him broad clinical experience.
Dr. Wright earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2000. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Vermont, where he was elected chief resident. He also gained urgent care experience at the Palo Alto Medical Center in California.
Yes. Dr. Wright served as chief resident during his final year of Internal Medicine residency at the University of Vermont. His peers elected him to the role, reflecting his clinical leadership during training.
Dr. Wright began his primary care internal medicine career in 2005. He brings nearly two decades of experience across urgent care, hospitalist medicine, and primary care before opening Wright Medicine in 2023.
Dr. Wright centers his practice on trust, understanding, and strong patient-physician relationships. He keeps his panel small so he can give each patient genuine time and attention. His goal is to practice medicine the way he has always believed it should work.
Yes. Dr. Wright offers 24/7 access to members. Patients can also communicate with him directly via text for everyday questions and concerns. This direct access is a core part of the Wright Medicine experience.
Yes. Dr. Wright performs blood draws, EKGs, spirometry testing, and urine testing at the practice. Patients can often handle these needs during the same visit, without a separate lab appointment.
Dr. Wright sees adult patients seeking primary care and internal medicine. He works well with patients managing chronic conditions, those who want proactive and preventive care, and anyone who values direct access to their physician.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026