About
Dr. Ricky Haug founded Core Family Practice in 2016 with a clear goal: build a practice where every patient gets time, access, and affordable care. He completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University, earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, and finished his Family Medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He has practiced in the West Chester area since 2009, including time at Penn Family Medicine Southern Chester County. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, diabetes management, and lifestyle medicine. He is passionate about the role of nutrition in metabolic health, particularly glycemic control through dietary choices. Outside medicine, he spends time with his wife and two sons and enjoys exercising, gardening, carpentry, and traveling.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Cornell University
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Haug right for?
Dr. Haug is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive-focused primary care physician. Patients managing diabetes or metabolic conditions benefit from his emphasis on nutrition and glycemic control. He works well with patients who want a personal physician available by text, phone, or video at any hour. Those who value a long-term, relationship-driven approach to family medicine will find him a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Haug focuses on preventive medicine, diabetes management, and lifestyle medicine. He is particularly interested in how nutrition shapes metabolic health and glycemic control. He also manages the full spectrum of primary care conditions for adults and families.
Dr. Haug has practiced in the West Chester area since 2009. He spent time at Penn Family Medicine Southern Chester County before founding Core Family Practice in Kennett Square in 2016.
Dr. Haug earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He then completed his Family Medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Haug founded Core Family Practice in 2016 with the goal of building a practice centered on time, access, and affordable care. He wanted every patient to have a personal physician they could reach around the clock.
Dr. Haug believes dietary choices play a central role in metabolic health. He focuses especially on glycemic control through nutrition, making this a core part of how he manages diabetes and preventive care for his patients.
Yes. Dr. Haug's members can reach him by text, phone, email, or video at any hour. This direct access is a core feature of the practice model he built at Core Family Practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026