About
Dr. Veronica Sutherland is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Reno, Nevada. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Psychology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff in 1995. She then completed her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. Her internship and family medicine residency both took place at Central Washington Family Medicine in Yakima, Washington, finishing in 2002. She holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and holds a Nevada medical license. Dr. Sutherland is a member of the Washoe County Medical Society.
Dr. Sutherland believes prevention is the foundation of good health. She builds individualized action plans with each patient and works to create an environment where people feel heard. Her approach blends thorough diagnostics, patient education, and sustained relationship-building. Outside the office, she enjoys skiing blue runs, meditating at sunrise, exercising, and spending time with her wife, their four children, and their four-legged family members.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Northern Arizona University, B.S. Zoology, Psychology
Medical School
Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Central Washington Family Medicine, Yakima, WA
Additional Training
Internship: Central Washington Family Medicine, Yakima, WA, 1999-2000
Certifications
Who is Dr. Sutherland right for?
Dr. Sutherland is a strong fit for adults seeking a thorough, prevention-focused primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes benefit from her proactive approach. She works well with people who want a physician who listens carefully and develops a personalized health plan. Anyone who values direct, consistent access to their own doctor will find her practice well-suited to those expectations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sutherland practices full-scope family medicine and focuses heavily on preventive care. She treats chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. She also addresses acute illness and coordinates care with specialists when patients need it.
Yes. Dr. Sutherland holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University and completed her residency at Central Washington Family Medicine in Yakima, Washington.
Dr. Sutherland centers her practice on a proactive philosophy that combines prevention, education, and personalized planning. She takes time to understand each patient's goals and builds a custom action plan to support them. Patients see her directly at every visit, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Sutherland completed her medical degree at Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. She then trained at Central Washington Family Medicine in Yakima, Washington, completing both her internship and her family medicine residency there by 2002.
Dr. Sutherland finished her residency in 2002, giving her more than two decades of family medicine experience. She has built long-term relationships with many of her Reno patients, some of whom have been with her for over a decade.
Yes. Through the MDVIP Wellness Program, Dr. Sutherland provides comprehensive screenings and advanced diagnostic tests. These go beyond standard primary care offerings and form the basis of each member's custom wellness plan.
Yes. Dr. Sutherland makes herself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can contact her directly for urgent concerns without waiting until the next business day.
Dr. Sutherland is a member of the Washoe County Medical Society. She holds a Nevada medical license and maintains board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026