About
Dr. Marissa Esquivel is a family physician and native of Chesterfield, Virginia. She graduated summa cum laude from the College of William and Mary before earning her MD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 2013. She completed her Family Practice residency at Blackstone Family Practice Residency, then stayed on as Residency Site Director for seven years. In that role, she taught medical students and residents the practice of rural Family Medicine.
Dr. Esquivel holds training in Lifestyle Medicine and brings particular passion to women's health, chronic disease management, and preventive care. She treats conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid disease. Fluent in Spanish, she has served the Hispanic community both in Virginia and abroad. Outside the clinic, she is a mother of three and tends a backyard fruit and vegetable garden. She founded Magnolia Grove Direct Primary Care in late 2024 to build a place where patients feel genuinely known and cared for as whole people.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
College of William and Mary, summa cum laude
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, 2013
Residency
Family Practice, Blackstone Family Practice Residency
Additional Training
Training in Lifestyle Medicine; served as Residency Site Director at Blackstone Family Practice Residency for seven years
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Esquivel right for?
Dr. Esquivel is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking a consistent, relationship-driven family physician. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or thyroid disease benefit from her focused, preventive approach. She sees patients from birth through adulthood, making her a practical choice for households with children. Spanish-speaking patients find full-language access to their care. Women looking for a physician attentive to their specific health needs will find a natural match in Dr. Esquivel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Esquivel treats a wide range of family medicine conditions. Her clinical focus includes diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, and other chronic conditions. She also has a special interest in women's health, including Pap smear testing, pregnancy diagnosis, and general gynecological concerns.
Yes, Dr. Esquivel is fully fluent in Spanish. She has worked with Hispanic communities throughout Virginia and abroad. The Magnolia Grove website is also fully available in Spanish, so Spanish-speaking patients can navigate their care with ease.
Dr. Esquivel earned her MD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 2013. She completed her Family Practice residency at Blackstone Family Practice Residency. After residency, she served as Residency Site Director there for seven years, teaching rural family medicine to medical students and residents.
Yes, Dr. Esquivel holds training in Lifestyle Medicine. She applies lifestyle-focused principles to chronic disease management and preventive care, helping patients address root-cause factors in their health.
Dr. Esquivel approaches each patient as a whole person. She values integrity, kindness, and meeting patients where they are. Her goal is to build a genuine partnership with every member, taking the time needed to understand their full health picture.
Yes, Dr. Esquivel sees patients of all ages, including newborns and children through age 18. Families can enroll multiple members under the same practice, making Dr. Esquivel a convenient choice for parents seeking one physician for the whole household.
Yes, women's health is one of Dr. Esquivel's primary clinical interests. She provides Pap smear testing, pregnancy diagnosis, and management of women's health conditions. She refers patients to an OB for prenatal care and coordinates that transition directly.
Yes, Dr. Esquivel conducts telehealth visits in addition to in-person appointments. Members can also reach her by phone. She offers same-day or next-day access, so urgent concerns do not require a long wait.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026