Dr. Michael PeriniMD
Internal Medicine
at Michael Perini, MD - Concierge Internal Medicine — Midlothian, VA
About
Michael Perini, MD is an internal medicine physician with over three decades of clinical experience, based in Midlothian, Virginia. He earned his BS in Biology from James Madison University and his MS in Biology-Neuroanatomy from Virginia Commonwealth University. He then attended Ross University School of Medicine, graduating with Honors and the Distinguished Scholar award. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa in 2000.
After returning to Richmond in 2001, Dr. Perini co-founded the Hospitalist group at Chippenham-Johnston Willis Medical Center, later serving as its Medical Director and as Chief of Staff from 2018 to 2020. Richmond Magazine named him a Top Doc every year from 2012 through 2019. He also earned the Outstanding Educator in Internal Medicine award from Chesterfield Family Practice in 2011-2012 and received two nominations for the HCA Frist Humanitarian Award. The Society of Hospital Medicine recognized him as a Senior Fellow in 2015. Since 2020, he has served as Chief Medical Officer for HealthBridge and as Medical Director and partner of TeleDoc Weight Loss. He lives in Midlothian with his wife Courtney and their two daughters. Outside medicine, he follows his daughters' volleyball careers, cares for their animals, and pursues personal fitness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
James Madison University, BS in Biology
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine (graduated with Honors and Distinguished Scholar award)
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa (completed 2000)
Additional Training
MS in Biology-Neuroanatomy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Perini right for?
Dr. Perini is well suited for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Patients who want a physician to coordinate their care across specialists and hospital settings will find his background particularly valuable. He also serves homebound or mobility-limited adults through his telemedicine and primary-care-at-home services. Patients interested in structured weight loss support benefit from his role with TeleDoc Weight Loss.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Perini treats a broad range of adult conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lung disease, respiratory illnesses, sleep disorders, joint conditions, sinus infections, and other chronic illnesses. He also focuses on preventive care and health screenings to catch problems before they escalate.
Dr. Perini holds the designation of Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine from the Society of Hospital Medicine, earned in 2015. He trained in Internal Medicine at the University of South Florida and has practiced for more than three decades.
Dr. Perini earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, graduating with Honors and the Distinguished Scholar award. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa in 2000. He also holds a BS in Biology from James Madison University and an MS in Biology-Neuroanatomy from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Yes. Dr. Perini developed a telemedicine service specifically for homebound patients, delivering primary care at home through home healthcare partnerships. He also offers standard telemedicine visits for patients who prefer remote access.
Dr. Perini takes a patient-centric approach, focusing on each person's unique health needs and goals. He builds individualized care plans based on thorough assessments. His background in hospital medicine also allows him to coordinate care effectively when patients need specialist or hospital-based treatment.
Yes. Richmond Magazine named Dr. Perini a Top Doc every year from 2012 through 2019. He received the Outstanding Educator in Internal Medicine award from Chesterfield Family Practice in 2011-2012, the STAR Award from CJW Medical Center in 2011, and two nominations for the HCA Frist Humanitarian Award in 2010 and 2016.
Dr. Perini co-founded the Hospitalist group at Chippenham-Johnston Willis Medical Center in 2001. He served as its Medical Director and later as Chief of Staff from 2018 to 2020. Since 2020, he has served as Chief Medical Officer for HealthBridge and as Medical Director and partner of TeleDoc Weight Loss.
Yes. Dr. Perini serves as Medical Director and partner of TeleDoc Weight Loss, a telemedicine-based weight loss program. Patients seeking structured, physician-guided weight management can access this service through the practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026