17025 Mount Rose Hwy

Suite C

Reno NV, 89511

(775) 849-3000

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At Mountain Medical Practice

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Combining Health Care with Hospitality & Convenience

Dr. Maria Pirraglia in black scrubs with stethoscope around neck

In my practice, I strive to deliver health care that meets the changing needs and preferences of my patients.

Through the years, I’ve watched our healthcare system transform.  From my perspective, bridging old and new methods can achieve the best outcomes, and advanced technology should be integrated with traditional, patient-centered care. 

I’ve had the invaluable opportunity to have worked with mentors who practiced what they preached, and with a very gifted hands-on approach were able to successfully meet and treat patients from Park Avenue to park bench, attracting both the rich and famous as well as everyday people from all walks of life who sought care in a practice where medicine was the great equalizer and everyone was a VIP patient.

Basic physical diagnosis complemented by electrodiagnostic and microvascular evaluation remain essential to my practice.

Participating in the physical rehabilitation of highly motivated patients on the road to recovery is always rewarding.  In my daily evaluation of low back aches and radiating pain, it is essential to differentiate between neurological and vascular causes for common symptoms of leg cramps, numbness, fatigue, and weakness.  Evaluating and maintaining microvascular health is the key to predicting overall health, capacity for healing, response to anti-aging treatments, and for preventing common pathologies, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, dementia, and more.

While most of my practice is in the outpatient setting on the west coast, I do intermittently provide inpatient rehabilitation coverage at select facilities on the east coast. When at home in Washoe County, I love hiking in the Sierras, and I am a bunny slope skier. In addition to spending time with my family, some of my interests and great loves include Lake Tahoe, turquoise, horses, cats, antiques, and furniture restoration.

Dr. Maria Pirraglia in light blue peasant blouse, denim maxi skirt, fringe cowgirl boots, and turquoise necklace seated on rustic cowhide couch in waiting room
Burnt wood of many ponderosa pines in the Little Valley fire of 2016, a Sierra forested area in Washoe County, Nevada
Adirondack style chair back view with appealing Mountain Medical logo burnt wood outlay design

In “rehabilitating” furniture, I have worked with some very talented individuals to refinish, reupholster, and ultimately give new life and longevity to many cherished family heirlooms.  I try to use the natural resources that surround us to an advantage.  In fact, the waiting room Adirondack style chairs upon which our visitors sit have literally risen from the ashes of the Little Valley Fire of October 2016.  The scorched ponderosa pines were salvaged and transformed to enhance their burnt wood rustic elegance.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Fun Time in Tahoe
A pair of antique French gothic style arm chairs reupholstered in sky blue velvet
Wild mustang colored like Spirit the animated character facing straight on standing upright in the Nevada desert highlands
Dr. Maria Pirraglia clad in cowgirl attire standing on wood deck with hands on hips
Gray tabby cat with emerald green eyes sitting with tail wrapped around paws
Dr. Maria Pirraglia as youngster learning to ski with Dad vintage photo

Welcome to my practice!

I look forward to meeting you.