About
Joseph Connor, DO is a board-certified family medicine physician at Prima Medicine serving patients across Northern Virginia. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. His Family Medicine residency at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York concluded with his selection as Chief Resident, recognizing his leadership skills in the program's final year.
Dr. Connor's training emphasized preventive health, chronic disease management, and the holistic principles of osteopathic medicine. He applies that foundation to a broad outpatient practice, caring for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. His passion for preventive medicine shapes how he approaches long-term patient relationships.
Education & Training
Medical School
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Bradenton, Florida
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, New York (Chief Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Connor right for?
Dr. Connor is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with a preventive focus. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his background in long-term disease management. His osteopathic training makes him well-suited for patients who value a whole-body approach to health. Adults looking for a committed, relationship-driven family medicine doctor will find him a natural match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Connor practices family medicine with a strong emphasis on preventive care. He holds board certification in family medicine and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. His osteopathic training means he approaches health holistically, considering the full picture of a patient's physical and lifestyle factors.
Yes, Dr. Connor holds board certification in family medicine. He completed his residency training at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York, where his program selected him as Chief Resident in his final year.
Dr. Connor earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. He then completed his family medicine residency at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York, finishing as Chief Resident.
Dr. Connor treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions common in adult primary care. His focus areas include preventive medicine and chronic disease management. His training also emphasized the principles of osteopathic medicine, which he applies across all patient encounters.
Dr. Connor places preventive medicine at the center of his clinical practice. His residency training emphasized catching and managing health risks early. He uses that foundation to build long-term relationships with patients and guide them toward sustained health goals.
Dr. Connor sees patients at Prima Medicine, which operates four primary care locations across Northern Virginia in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield, and Tysons. Patients can contact the practice directly to confirm scheduling and location availability.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026