About
Dr. Vanessa Tartaglia is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and board-certified family physician practicing in Peoria, Arizona. She earned her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science from the University of Arizona, where she also became a Registered Dietitian. She then completed her medical degree at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale. Her residency training in family practice took place at Banner University Good Samaritan Family Practice Residency, where she served as Chief Resident. Phoenix Magazine named her a Top Doctor in 2019. She holds membership in both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Tartaglia spent more than 16 years as a family care practitioner before founding Tartaglia Family Medicine in 2020. She is passionate about preventive care, nutrition, weight management, lifestyle medicine, and hormone management. Her nutritional science background informs how she counsels patients on diet and long-term wellness. An Arizona native who grew up on a farm in Peoria, she is the youngest of five children in a multi-generational family. She and her high school sweetheart share three children, two dogs, and a life centered around CrossFit, church, and weekend camping trips in the Peoria community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Arizona, B.S. Nutritional Science; also became a Registered Dietitian
Medical School
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ
Residency
Family Practice, Banner University Good Samaritan Family Practice Residency (served as Chief Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tartaglia right for?
Dr. Tartaglia is a strong fit for patients who want a long-term relationship with a physician who knows their full health history. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, or COPD benefit from her proactive, preventive approach. Patients interested in hormone management, medically supervised weight loss, or lifestyle medicine will find her nutritional science background particularly valuable. Families with children of all ages, from newborns through adults, can find comprehensive primary care under one roof. Patients who value direct access to their doctor by phone, text, or video will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tartaglia focuses on family medicine and preventive care for all ages. She has particular clinical depth in diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, hormone imbalance, obesity, weight management, and mental health conditions. Her background as a Registered Dietitian also makes her especially effective with patients who want nutrition-based guidance.
Yes. Dr. Tartaglia holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and served as Chief Resident during her family practice residency at Banner University Good Samaritan.
Dr. Tartaglia builds care around getting ahead of health problems before they become serious. She pairs thorough annual physicals with detailed health coaching on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. Her Nutritional Science degree and Registered Dietitian credential inform how she designs personalized wellness plans for her patients.
Yes. Dr. Tartaglia provides medically supervised weight loss management, including tirzepatide and semaglutide. Each weight loss patient receives a comprehensive health history review, a custom lab panel, and a personalized plan. Dr. Tartaglia reviews lab results and builds a customized recommendation before starting any treatment.
Yes. Tartaglia Family Medicine offers bio-identical hormone replacement therapy using the Biote pellet method. Nicole Walker, PA-C, who has trained in bio-identical hormone replacement since 2016, leads the hormone therapy program. Hormone therapy does not require a practice membership.
S. in Nutritional Science from the University of Arizona and became a Registered Dietitian before pursuing medicine. She completed her DO at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and her residency at Banner University Good Samaritan, where she served as Chief Resident. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians.
Yes. Dr. Tartaglia sees patients of all ages, from newborns through seniors. She offers well-child exams, newborn checks, and sports physicals. She helps families obtain vaccinations, though she does not administer them in-office at this time.
Nutrition sits at the core of Dr. Tartaglia's clinical philosophy. S. in Nutritional Science and earned her Registered Dietitian credential before medical school. She provides dietary and nutrition counseling as part of primary care membership and integrates nutritional guidance into weight management, chronic disease management, and preventive wellness plans.
Yes. Dr. Tartaglia offers a free 15-minute meet-and-greet for prospective patients. You can schedule one by contacting the office directly or through the practice website. This no-obligation conversation helps you decide whether Tartaglia Family Medicine is the right fit for you and your family.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026