About
Dr. Renee Marinelli grew up in Julian, California, a small historic mining town of about 1,500 people. She was the first in her family to earn a college degree and the first to become a physician. She practices under her maiden name as a tribute to her grandfather, who immigrated to the United States from Italy with only an elementary school education. S. in Biology from California State University of San Marcos in 2008, gathered neurosurgical research experience before medical school, then completed her medical degree at the University of California, Irvine in 2013.
Dr. Marinelli completed her Family Medicine residency alongside Dr. David Flick at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. She holds board certification from the American Board of General Practice. Her clinical interests lean toward preventive medicine, and she brings experience across clinical care, research, and consulting. She and Dr. Flick live in Colorado Springs with their son Lewis. An avid distance runner, she has finished the Pikes Peak Marathon, multiple trail races, and a trail ultramarathon.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
California State University of San Marcos, B.S. Biology, 2008
Medical School
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, graduated 2013
Residency
Family Medicine, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
Additional Training
Neurosurgical research experience prior to medical school
Certifications
Who is Dr. Marinelli right for?
Dr. Marinelli suits patients who want a preventive-minded family medicine physician. Adults looking for proactive, thorough primary care, especially those managing multiple health concerns, benefit from her broad training and research background. Patients who value a physician with deep personal motivation to serve her community will connect with her story. She is now accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Marinelli practices family medicine with a particular focus on preventive medicine. She brings experience across clinical care, medical research, and consulting, and she holds board certification from the American Board of General Practice.
Yes. Dr. Marinelli is currently accepting new patients at Touchstone Internal Medicine. Prospective patients can contact the practice to ask about membership availability.
Dr. Marinelli earned her medical degree from the University of California, Irvine in 2013. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, the same program as Dr. Flick.
Yes. Dr. Marinelli holds board certification from the American Board of General Practice.
Dr. Marinelli developed a strong interest in preventive medicine through her training and background in research. She believes that identifying and addressing health risks early produces better long-term outcomes and shapes how she approaches every patient relationship.
Yes. Dr. Marinelli offers direct communication by text and email for members with questions between visits, a feature Touchstone expanded as part of its 2025 improvements.
Yes. Before medical school, Dr. Marinelli gained hands-on experience in neurosurgical research. She has since built a career that spans clinical medicine, research, and consulting, which informs her evidence-based approach to patient care.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026