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Mari Ricker

Mari Ricker, MD

4.9174 ratings

PediatricsIntegrative MedicineFamily Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Video Visit

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Pediatrics
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Provider Gender

Female

About Mari Ricker and Banner Safety Practices

Care Philosophy

My practice has a team philosophy that strives to deliver comprehensive, expert care.

Specializing In

Children, adolescents, adult health, preventive healthcare, women's health, Integrative Medicine, nutrition, stress reduction, and education of students and residents.

Interests & Activities

I am passionate about medical education as well as helping students, residents, and faculty learn to care for themselves as healers. My interests include geriatrics, end of life care, mind body medicine, nutrition education, and behavioral medicine. I enjoy traveling, swimming, hiking, running, and practicing yoga.

All Banner facilities are pleased to provide interpretation services to our patients and their companions for no charge - just ask when you arrive.

Hospital Affiliations

Banner - University Medical Center South

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU, Family Medicine, 2006
  • Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2025

Video

Locations

  1. Banner - University Medicine Family Medicine Clinic
    • 707 North Alvernon Way, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85711
  2. Banner - University Medicine Family Medicine Clinic
    • 707 North Alvernon Way, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85711

Testimonials

4.9 out of 5.0

174 ratings

All patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Like her lots

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Dr Ricker has been my primary care physician for many years now. She knows my history, and cares about my well being and needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Dr. Kicker cares

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Dr. Ricker is knowledgeable, kind and patient. She is a very good doctor and takes great care of me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Dr Ricker interacts extremely well with patients, and she'll give advise, and solutions to all concerns. Very professional and personable, and I know she really cares for my health and welfare.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr. Ricker is a superb medical professional and a caring, relatable person. She makes all appointments understandable and pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    She is very caring doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2025

    She is the best doctor I ever had

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2025

    She listens to my concerns and provides either solutions or advice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2025

    Very knowledgeable and professional, listened to me about my concerns, checked in later to see how I was doing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2024

    Dr Ricker is caring, educated. She listens, communicates well, kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2024

    She is knowledgeable, trustworthy and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2024

    She is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2024

    Friendly, efficiently discuss my concerns and established a care path

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2024

    Friendly, thorough, took time to listen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2024

    Dr. Ricker has gone above and beyond following up this appointment with phone calls and ordering additional tests, even on nights and weekends. She is amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2024

    She gave me plenty of time and answer all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2024

    Integrative Medicine expert

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2024

    Dr Ricker genuinely cares for her patients, and she goes the extra mile in summarizing your health and fitness level, to better serve you, and to guide you through your future well being and health care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2024

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2024

    EMPATHETIC

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2023

    She is the best doctor I ever had

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2023

    Dr. Ricker is caring, has great insights and always follows through with what I need.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2023

    She takes time and listens to you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2023

    She's a great person and an excellent doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2023

    She is knowledgeable, gives good advice and listens well to my concerns..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2023

    Dr. Ricker is caring and professional. Her expert knowledge is greatly appreciated.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2023

    My PC for many years. I trust her completely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2023

    Great doctor, takes time to listen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2023

    kind and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2023

    Dr Ricker cares sincerely about me and she's also tough when needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2023

    Dr. Ricker is a true professional! She responded to my request for an appointment via Banner portal and followed with recommendations for further testing. She listens respectfully!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2023

    Dr. Ricker actively listened and demonstrated care and compassion during my visit. She did not make me feel rushed and addressed my concerns and questions thoroughly. She immediately sent referrals and prescriptions discussed in my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2023

    Dr. RICKER has been my PC doctor for many years and genuinely cares about my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2023

    Dr. Mari Ricker is very professional and caring. I've known her for several years, and I'd highly recommend her to family and friends. She asks many questions, analyzes the answers, and then fully discusses her idea's, opinions, and then recommends several courses of action.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2023

    She is kind and compassionate and cares for our needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2022

    Great doctors and staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2022

    Dr Ricker is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2022

    Mari Ricker - the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2022

    Dr. Ricker, her staff, the Alvernon Clinic are all wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2022

    Dr Ricker and her staff are the most professional, patient and kind staff that I have encountered in my 50+ years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2022

    Dr Ricker is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2022

    I would only recommend based on the physician. Dr. Mari Ricker is a credit to the profession.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2021

    All staff were careful and good , especially Dr . Ricker

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2020

    Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2024

    She is careful and has a good understanding of our health problems and treats us with kindness, she was very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2024

    She is very good in understanding our health problems and give us the right answers and treatment to each one.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2021

    Dr Ricker is competent and approachable, and clinic staff are helpful.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    She is kind, she listened and attempted to help with all of my concerns.

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