About
Dr. Joanne Van Woert has spent 30 years practicing internal medicine in Slingerlands, New York, the community where she grew up. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Yale University in 1983 and her Doctorate of Medicine from Albany Medical College in 1987. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She then pursued two clinical nutrition fellowships, first at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston and then at Albany Medical Center.
Dr. Van Woert holds dual board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Nutrition. She maintains hospital affiliation with St. Peter's Hospital and holds a New York medical license. Her clinical focus centers on cardiovascular disease prevention, with particular attention to nutrition, exercise, and weight management. She also treats hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Her grandfather, a general practitioner for more than 50 years, instilled in her the value of listening carefully to each patient. Outside the office, Dr. Van Woert enjoys gardening, sports, nature photography, and cooking. She planted a perennial garden at her office for patients to enjoy between visits.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Yale University, Bachelor of Science, Biology 1983
Medical School
Albany Medical College, Doctorate of Medicine 1987
Residency
Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 1988-1990
Fellowship
Clinical Nutrition, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 1990-1991; Clinical Nutrition, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 1991-1992
Additional Training
Internship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 1987-1988
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Van Woert right for?
Dr. Van Woert is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with a physician who knows them personally. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, or obesity benefit from her dual expertise in internal medicine and clinical nutrition. She works well with patients who want proactive, prevention-focused care rather than reactive treatment. Her practice suits those who value direct access to their doctor, including after-hours phone availability and same-day appointments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Van Woert focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention, hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. She brings specialized training in clinical nutrition to her management of these conditions. Her preventive approach emphasizes nutrition, exercise, and weight management alongside advanced diagnostic testing.
Yes. Dr. Van Woert holds board certification from both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Nutrition. This dual certification reflects her clinical training in both internal medicine and nutritional science.
Dr. Van Woert earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her internship and internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She followed that with two clinical nutrition fellowships at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston and Albany Medical Center.
Yes. Dr. Van Woert makes herself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can reach her directly for urgent concerns outside of regular office hours.
Yes. Every office visit is with Dr. Van Woert directly. The practice does not route patients to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in her place.
Dr. Van Woert centers her practice on careful listening, a value her grandfather modeled during his 50-year career as a general practitioner. She takes time to learn about each patient's family, occupation, and health history. That relationship allows her to address problems with greater depth and context.
Yes. Dr. Van Woert completed two clinical nutrition fellowships and holds board certification from the American Board of Nutrition. She incorporates nutrition counseling, exercise guidance, and weight management into her overall approach to cardiovascular disease prevention.
Dr. Van Woert holds an affiliation with St. Peter's Hospital. She can also help coordinate care with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians when members need assistance while traveling.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026