Dr. Victoria Miner Michaels, MD

Dr. Victoria Michaels is a rheumatologist with 28 years of experience helping patients manage complex joint and autoimmune conditions. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine and completed her residency at Roger Williams Medical Center. Her extensive background has equipped her to treat a wide range of rheumatologic disorders with expertise and compassion. Dr. Michaels speaks Polish, Spanish, English, and Italian, allowing her to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Michaels practices at Community Care Rheumatology with locations in Latham and Delmar, New York, and maintains her hospital affiliation with Albany Medical Center. She specializes in treating joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and hand pain conditions that can significantly impact daily life. Her diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood work such as complete blood counts and metabolic panels to better understand …each patient's unique health profile. Through careful evaluation and personalized treatment plans, she helps patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life.