About
Dr. Joan Hannula's path into medicine started as a teenager in New York City. She worked as a nurse's aide at St. Vincent's Medical Center, an early role she credits as the foundation of her clinical career. S. in Nursing. Her medical degree comes from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where she finished at the top of her class and earned election into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
Dr. Hannula completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Iowa. Her peers selected her as Chief Resident in her final year. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and has been a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians for more than 25 years. Her career spans urgent care, emergency medicine, and both inpatient and outpatient settings. She is also an FMCSA-certified medical examiner. Dr. Hannula lives in Colby, Wisconsin, with her husband Dan and their three dogs. She is passionate about making high-quality primary care affordable and accessible to everyone in her community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Wagner College, B.S. Nursing (magna cum laude)
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Iowa
Additional Training
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society; Chief Resident, University of Iowa Family Medicine Residency
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hannula right for?
Dr. Hannula works well with adults and families seeking a personal, relationship-driven primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma benefit from her focused approach to long-term disease management. She also serves patients looking for weight management support, men's health care, or DOT physicals. Anyone who values direct access to their doctor by phone, text, or video will feel at home in her practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hannula focuses on chronic disease management, including hypertension, diabetes, and asthma. She also provides weight management, well woman care, contraceptive management, mental health care, and men's health services. Her experience across urgent care, emergency medicine, and outpatient settings gives her a broad clinical foundation.
Yes. Dr. Hannula holds board certification in Family Medicine. She has been a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians for more than 25 years.
Dr. Hannula earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating at the top of her class. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Iowa, where her peers elected her Chief Resident in her final year.
Yes. Members can contact Dr. Hannula directly by phone, text, email, or video. The practice provides 24/7 emergency triage support for urgent matters, giving members a direct line to their physician when they need it most.
Yes. Dr. Hannula is an FMCSA-certified medical examiner and performs DOT physicals at both the Abbotsford and Wisconsin Rapids locations. Members receive DOT physicals at no additional cost as part of their membership.
Dr. Hannula does not prescribe medications or order tests unless they directly inform a clinical decision or improve a patient's quality of life. She does not prescribe chronic narcotics, benzodiazepines, or amphetamines. Her approach centers communication as the foundation of care.
Yes. Dr. Hannula offers virtual visits by phone, text, email, and video chat. Telemedicine is included in the monthly membership at no extra co-pay.
Yes. Dr. Hannula makes house calls for members. Visits within 10 miles cost $50 and visits between 10 and 20 miles cost $100.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026