About
Dr. Joseph J. Botta holds board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. He earned his medical degree from The Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine New York State/American Program. He completed his internship, residency, and fellowship in Geriatric Medicine entirely at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Botta has practiced in Northeast Connecticut since 2002 and founded the current practice in 2009.
His clinical focus spans dementia, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, memory loss, and functional decline. He sees patients in the office, at Day Kimball Hospital, at nursing facilities, and in their homes. Outside medicine, Dr. Botta enjoys running, skiing, playing ice hockey, and spending time with his family in Woodstock, CT. His office features tropical fish tanks, a personal touch that reflects his long-standing hobby.
Education & Training
Medical School
The Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine New York State/American Program
Residency
Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
Additional Training
Internship at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Botta right for?
Dr. Botta is a strong fit for adults managing complex or age-related conditions. Patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, memory loss, or functional decline benefit from his fellowship training in geriatrics. He also treats diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and arthritis. Patients who need care across settings, including the office, hospital, nursing home, or home, will find his scope of coverage especially valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Botta specializes in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. He treats dementia, Alzheimer's disease, memory loss, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, and functional decline. His fellowship training in geriatrics makes him particularly well-suited for older adults managing multiple or complex conditions.
Yes. Dr. Botta holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. He completed his training at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, where he finished his internship, residency, and geriatric fellowship.
Dr. Botta earned his medical degree from The Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine New York State/American Program. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and geriatric medicine fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York.
Yes. Dr. Botta makes house calls for homebound patients. He guarantees at least one visit every three months for patients who cannot travel to the office.
Yes. Dr. Botta personally admits and manages his patients at Day Kimball Hospital. He does not hand off care to hospitalists or nurse practitioners when his patients require hospital-level treatment.
Yes. Dr. Botta provides care at Westview Health Care Center in Dayville, CT and Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing Home in Brooklyn, CT. Patients in these facilities continue receiving care from their own physician rather than an unfamiliar provider.
Dr. Botta has practiced in Northeast Connecticut since 2002. He founded Joseph J. Botta, MD & Associates in 2009 to offer a more attentive, relationship-driven model of primary care to adults in the region.
Dr. Botta places particular emphasis on thoughtful medication management, including de-prescribing. When stopping a medication better serves a patient's health, he takes that step rather than defaulting to continued prescribing. This approach is especially relevant for older adults managing multiple medications.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026