About
Richard M. Rayner, MD has served patients across Harrisburg and Central Pennsylvania since 1996. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, from Temple University in 1983. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Sydney Kimmel Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University in 1987. His internship and Family Medicine residency both took place at Christiana Care in Wilmington, Delaware, finishing in 1990. He holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Dr. Rayner treats diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, anxiety, and depression with a focus on prevention through lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition. He views health as the product of body, mind, spirit, and environment working together. Penn State College of Medicine recognized him as an Exceptional Teacher and Exceptional Role Model in multiple years, and named him Outstanding Mentor in 2008. He belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Outside medicine, he enjoys singing, running, literature, classical music, tuba, wine making, and fitness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA - Bachelor of Arts, Biology 1983, Magna Cum Laude
Medical School
Sydney Kimmel Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA - Doctorate of Medicine 1987
Residency
Family Medicine, Christiana Care, Wilmington, DE 1988-1990
Additional Training
Internship, Christiana Care, Wilmington, DE 1987-1988
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rayner right for?
Dr. Rayner suits adults seeking a primary care physician who treats the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or obesity benefit from his prevention-centered approach. He also works with patients navigating anxiety and depression alongside physical health concerns. Those who value a long-term relationship with a physician who integrates lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition into care planning will find his approach a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rayner manages a full range of primary care conditions. His clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, anxiety, and depression. He also delivers comprehensive preventive care and builds personalized health plans that address lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition.
Dr. Rayner places prevention at the center of every patient relationship. He incorporates lifestyle decisions, fitness, and nutrition when addressing both current and future medical needs. He views good health as a product of body, mind, spirit, and environment working together optimally.
Yes. Dr. Rayner holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Sydney Kimmel Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Christiana Care in Wilmington, Delaware.
Dr. Rayner has practiced in Harrisburg and Central Pennsylvania since 1996. That longevity has allowed him to build strong professional relationships with local specialists, which he draws on when patients need specialty care.
Yes. Dr. Rayner has combined private practice with medical education throughout his career. Penn State College of Medicine recognized him as an Exceptional Teacher and Exceptional Role Model across multiple years and named him Outstanding Mentor in 2008.
Yes. Dr. Rayner is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. His MDVIP membership includes 24/7 physician access for urgent matters.
Dr. Rayner does not hold a direct hospital affiliation. When patients require inpatient care, he works closely with the hospitalists managing their care to ensure continuity.
Dr. Rayner believes that an excellent doctor-patient relationship rests on mutual trust. He develops a personalized healthcare plan for each patient that reflects the interplay of body, mind, spirit, and environment. His goal is to move every patient from their starting point toward better health.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026