About
Dr. Joanne Chan is a board-certified internist with over two decades of clinical experience in Hanover, Pennsylvania. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from New York University in 1990. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine in 1994. Her internship and residency in internal medicine both took place at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, where she trained from 1994 to 1997. She holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains a hospital affiliation with UPMC Hanover.
Dr. Chan runs both an office practice and an active nursing home practice. One of her central goals is helping patients maintain independence and avoid the need for long-term institutional care. She is passionate about longevity medicine and helping patients stay active and healthy as they age. She also finds deep fulfillment in supporting patients through emotional and mental health challenges, believing that resolving long-standing stress can catalyze lasting improvements in overall well-being. Outside of medicine, she enjoys reading self-help books and participating in book clubs.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
New York University, Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry, 1990
Medical School
New York University School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1994
Residency
Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 1995–1997
Additional Training
Internship: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 1994–1995
Certifications
Who is Dr. Chan right for?
Dr. Chan is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term partner in preventive and whole-person care. Patients with chronic conditions or those focused on healthy aging benefit from her longevity medicine approach. She works especially well with patients who want to maintain independence and avoid nursing home care as they get older. Those navigating emotional or mental health challenges alongside physical concerns will find her philosophy of interconnected care to be a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chan specializes in internal medicine, with a strong focus on preventive care and longevity medicine. She also maintains an active nursing home practice alongside her office-based work. Her clinical interests include helping patients manage chronic conditions, maintain independence, and stay healthier longer.
Dr. Chan has practiced internal medicine since 1997. She completed her residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and has built her career in the Hanover, Pennsylvania area. That tenure gives her a deep familiarity with long-term patient relationships and preventive care.
Dr. Chan earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 1994. She completed both her internship and her internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, finishing in 1997.
Yes, Dr. Chan holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Chan treats each patient as a whole person. She believes physical, emotional, and mental health are deeply interconnected. She personalizes care to reflect each patient's unique genetics, life experiences, environment, and goals.
Yes, Dr. Chan places real emphasis on emotional and mental health as part of overall care. She finds fulfillment in helping patients work through long-standing stress or challenges. She has seen that resolving emotional difficulties can produce meaningful improvements in physical health as well.
Dr. Chan has a strong personal interest in longevity medicine. She works to help patients remain active and independent for as long as possible. A core goal of her practice is helping patients avoid the need for long-term nursing home care.
Dr. Chan maintains a hospital affiliation with UPMC Hanover. She also conducts an active nursing home practice alongside her office-based internal medicine work.
Dr. Chan values long-term physician-patient relationships and proactive, preventive care. Her years of experience in both office and nursing home settings deepened her commitment to helping patients achieve lasting health and independence. She is especially motivated by moments when insight and support lead to real, lasting change for her patients.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026