Dr. Minelva R.N. Donato, MD
DPC Family Medicine physician, Ridgefield, CT
Just Health Family MedicineDr. Minelva Donato holds an MD and a PhD and practices direct primary care at Just Health Family Medicine.
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About Dr. Donato
Dr. Donato earned a medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Donato also earned a PhD at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, in microbiology, immunology and cancer biology. As of 2025, Just Health Family Medicine has fully transitioned to direct primary care.
A flat membership fee pays for all care, and the practice does not bill insurance. Members can reach Dr. Donato by phone, text or video. Dr. Donato cares for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes and asthma.
The practice provides pediatric care and well child care. As a trained scientist, Dr. Donato takes a deep investigative approach to health concerns. Dr. Donato looks at each patient as a whole person and cares for the family too.
Dr. Donato partners with patients on wellness and disease prevention, using lifestyle plans made for each person and evidence based screening exams.
Membership and fees
Dr. Donato's practice charges a flat membership fee and does not bill insurance.
Members get 2 primary care visits each month, longer appointments, and yearly physicals and wellness exams.
Appointments run 30 to 60 minutes.
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Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Donato take insurance, or offer a membership?
Just Health Family Medicine is a direct primary care practice. A flat membership fee covers all care, and the practice does not bill insurance.
Where did Dr. Donato train?
Dr. Donato's medical degree is from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Donato earned a PhD from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
Where is Dr. Donato's office?
Dr. Donato practices at Just Health Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Donato offer telehealth?
Yes. Members can reach Dr. Donato by phone, text or video.
Does Dr. Donato care for children?
Yes. Dr. Donato provides pediatric care and well child care.
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