Just Health Family Medicine
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Location | Ridgefield, CT |
| Doctors | Minelva Donato MD, PHD, Family Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Video consultations; phone and text access to doctor |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Just Health Family Medicine in Ridgefield, CT, Dr. Minelva Donato delivers full-spectrum family medicine through a Direct Primary Care membership. She began accepting DPC patients in January 2025. The practice serves patients of all ages, from young children through the elderly.
Dr. Donato brings an investigative, science-driven mindset to every visit. She holds both an MD and a PhD, with doctoral research focused on immunology and infectious disease. Her training also includes coursework in Ayurveda Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Reiki through the UMN-TC Center for Spirituality and Healing. She treats the whole person, considering mind, body, spirit, and immune system together. Her clinical scope includes chronic disease management, women's health, pediatric care, mental health, and minor in-office procedures. Members reach her directly by phone, text, or video, and the practice offers same-day and next-day appointments.
Details
Address
10 South St., Suite #102, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone
(203) 208-3230Website
Visit websiteMembership Details
Monthly membership fee covering 2 primary care visits/month, extended appointment times, annual physicals and wellness exams, chronic disease management, same-day or next-day urgent care visits, telemedicine consultations, preventive screenings and lab coordination, and basic in-office procedures.
Typical Appointment
45 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Membership at Just Health Family Medicine covers two primary care visits per month, extended appointment times, annual physicals and wellness exams, chronic disease management, same-day or next-day urgent care visits, telemedicine consultations, preventive screenings, lab coordination, and basic in-office procedures. Members also reach Dr. Donato directly by phone, text, or video for medical questions.
Dr. Donato schedules appointments for 30 to 60 minutes, with a typical visit running around 45 minutes. That format allows thorough discussion of health concerns without time pressure.
Yes. Just Health Family Medicine offers same-day and next-day appointments for established members. This includes urgent visits for concerns like respiratory illness, minor injuries, UTIs, and cellulitis.
The practice operates on a Direct Primary Care membership model and does not bill insurance for membership services. Many members choose to pair their DPC membership with a high-deductible health plan or other insurance for specialist care, hospitalizations, or major medical events.
Yes. Dr. Donato offers telemedicine consultations as part of the membership. Members can connect with her by phone, text, or video for medical concerns without requiring an in-person visit.
The practice serves patients of all ages, from young children through the elderly. Dr. Donato provides well-child care and vaccines, sports physicals, adult primary care, and geriatric medicine under one roof.
Just Health Family Medicine performs incision and drainage of abscesses, shoulder and knee steroid joint injections, preventive screening labs, Pap smears, and vaccine administration. These procedures take place during regular office visits.
The practice accepts new patients on a rolling basis. Prospective patients can call the office at (203) 208-3230 or submit a request through the online appointment form. Staff will confirm availability and next steps by phone.
Yes. Dr. Donato treats anxiety and depression as part of her primary care services. She takes a whole-person approach to mental health, addressing it alongside physical and lifestyle factors to build a complete care plan.
The practice is at 10 South St., Suite 102, Ridgefield, CT 06877. m. m. m. m. The office is closed Wednesday and weekends.
Practice last updated April 11, 2026