Joel M Schectman, MD

Dr. Joel Schectman is an internal medicine physician who brings 45 years of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC Montefiore 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, demonstrating his expertise in adult healthcare. 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 focus includes managing high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, conditions that affect millions of adults nationwide. He also provides essential preventive care services, including flu vaccinations, COVID-19 booster shots, and …pneumococcal vaccines to help protect patients from serious infections. Patients rate Dr. Schectman 4.0 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in his care.