Joel M Schectman, MD

Dr. Joel Schectman is an internal medicine physician who has dedicated 45 years to providing comprehensive medical care for adult patients. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center in 1984. Dr. Schectman furthered his training with a fellowship at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1988. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine, first achieved in 1984. Dr. Schectman is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Schectman practices at UVA Health University Medical Associates in Charlottesville, Virginia, and maintains an affiliation with University of Virginia Children's Hospital. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, conditions that affect millions of adults. He also provides preventive care services such as flu vaccinations, COVID-19 booster shots, and pneumococcal …vaccines to help patients stay healthy year-round. Patients rate Dr. Schectman 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals for his care.