About
Ritu Varma Dixon, MD is a board-certified internist who has practiced medicine in Reno, Nevada since 2004. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences and Biology from Johns Hopkins University, then completed a Master of Science in Cell Regulation at the University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, where she also served her internship.
Early in her career, Dr. Dixon spent years in academic research, deepening her knowledge of pharmacology, microbiology, clinical research, and evidence-based medicine. She holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dixon speaks English, Hindi, and Spanish. She is passionate about internal medicine and cherishes the patient relationships her practice makes possible. She aims to help each patient flourish in their own life without navigating the path to wellness alone. Outside medicine, she finds joy in her children Alexander and Zoe, and pursues travel, gourmet cooking, music, photography, and reading.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biology — Bachelor of Arts, Natural Sciences and Biology (1990); Post Baccalaureate Studies (1992)
Medical School
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX — Doctorate of Medicine (2000)
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, NV (2000-2003)
Additional Training
University of Texas, Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Dallas, TX — Master of Science, Cell Regulation (1996); Internship, University of Nevada School of Medicine
Certifications
Who is Dr. Dixon right for?
Dr. Dixon is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, relationship-driven approach to internal medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her focus on prevention and wellness at every stage of disease. Her multilingual abilities make her accessible to English-, Hindi-, and Spanish-speaking patients. Adults who want a physician who will coordinate specialist care and stay engaged between visits will find her practice well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dixon specializes in internal medicine, with a strong focus on prevention, wellness, and chronic disease management. She works with adults across a range of conditions, applying evidence-based medicine to guide treatment. Her goal is to address health proactively, even when patients already carry the burden of existing illness.
Yes. Dr. Dixon holds a Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed her residency training in internal medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno.
Dr. Dixon speaks English, Hindi, and Spanish. This allows her to communicate directly with a broader range of patients in the Reno community.
Dr. Dixon has practiced medicine in the Reno community since 2004. Over that time, she has developed strong working relationships with specialist colleagues throughout the area and refined her clinical approach through years of patient care.
Dr. Dixon guides her practice by the principle that great physicians treat the whole patient, not just the disease. She uses evidence-based medicine and a thorough knowledge of clinical science to direct care. Her priority is helping patients achieve better health while navigating that journey alongside them.
Dr. Dixon holds affiliations at three Reno-area hospitals: St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center, and Renown South Meadows Medical Center. These affiliations allow her to coordinate care effectively when patients require hospital-level services.
Dr. Dixon earned her undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Science in Cell Regulation from the University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. She received her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno.
Yes. Dr. Dixon places prevention and wellness at the center of her practice, including for patients who already manage chronic disease. She believes that a proactive, thorough assessment can improve outcomes regardless of a patient's current health status.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026