
Mari Ricker, MD
PediatricsIntegrative MedicineFamily Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout 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.
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
- Banner - University Medicine Family Medicine Clinic
- 707 North Alvernon Way, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ 85711
- phone: 520-694-8000
- fax: 520-694-1640
- Banner - University Medicine Family Medicine Clinic
- 707 North Alvernon Way, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85711
- phone: 520-694-8888
- fax: 520-694-1640
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
174 ratingsAll 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Like her lots
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr. Kicker cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
She is very caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
She is the best doctor I ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
She listens to my concerns and provides either solutions or advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Dr Ricker is caring, educated. She listens, communicates well, kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
She is knowledgeable, trustworthy and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2024
She is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2024
Friendly, efficiently discuss my concerns and established a care path
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Friendly, thorough, took time to listen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
She gave me plenty of time and answer all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Integrative Medicine expert
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/20/2024
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2024
EMPATHETIC
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2023
She is the best doctor I ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2023
Dr. Ricker is caring, has great insights and always follows through with what I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2023
She takes time and listens to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2023
She's a great person and an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2023
She is knowledgeable, gives good advice and listens well to my concerns..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2023
Dr. Ricker is caring and professional. Her expert knowledge is greatly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2023
My PC for many years. I trust her completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2023
Great doctor, takes time to listen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2023
kind and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2023
Dr Ricker cares sincerely about me and she's also tough when needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/18/2023
Dr. RICKER has been my PC doctor for many years and genuinely cares about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/21/2023
She is kind and compassionate and cares for our needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2022
Great doctors and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2022
Dr Ricker is amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2022
Mari Ricker - the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2022
Dr. Ricker, her staff, the Alvernon Clinic are all wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/23/2022
Dr Ricker is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/9/2021
All staff were careful and good , especially Dr . Ricker
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2020
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/8/2021
Dr Ricker is competent and approachable, and clinic staff are helpful.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
She is kind, she listened and attempted to help with all of my concerns.
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