About
Dr. Joseph T. Morandi brings a wide range of credentials and a deeply personal philosophy to family medicine in Basking Ridge. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from St. Johns University in 1984 before pursuing medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He completed his internship at Union Hospital in Union, NJ and his Family Medicine residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ, finishing in 1997.
Dr. Morandi holds board certifications from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, the American Board of Family Medicine, and the American Board of Family Medicine in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He also holds certification from the American Board of Post Acute Care and Long Term Medicine and carries the Certified Medical Director designation. He earned a Health Care Executives Program Certificate from the Wharton School of Business and completed the BaleDoneen Preceptorship in February 2022. Beyond his clinical practice, he serves as Medical Director for Community Care Hospice and Visiting Nurse Association, a role he has held since 2002, and as Medical Director for Garden Terrace Nursing Home since 2010. He has served as Vice President of Primary Care Partners since 2011. He holds affiliations with Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Morandi grew up in Brooklyn, and that upbringing informs his belief that good medicine begins with genuine relationships.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
St. Johns University, Jamaica, NY — Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1984
Medical School
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY — Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, 1994
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ, 1995-1997
Additional Training
Internship: Union Hospital, Union, NJ, 1994-1995
Certifications
Who is Dr. Morandi right for?
Dr. Morandi is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who takes time to know them as a whole person. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his focus on early detection and comprehensive care planning. Those who want direct, after-hours access to their doctor find his availability particularly valuable. His background in hospice, palliative medicine, and long-term care also makes him well suited for patients navigating complex or serious illness. Adults looking for a physician who treats them like family tend to thrive in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Morandi treats the full spectrum of family medicine concerns, including chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. He also has deep expertise in hospice and palliative medicine and long-term care medicine. His broad certifications allow him to support patients through both everyday health needs and more complex medical situations.
Yes. Dr. Morandi holds multiple board certifications. These include the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, the American Board of Family Medicine, and the American Board of Family Medicine in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is also certified by the American Board of Post Acute Care and Long Term Medicine and carries the Certified Medical Director designation.
Dr. Morandi earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY. He completed his internship at Union Hospital in Union, NJ and his Family Medicine residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ.
Dr. Morandi believes every patient deserves the kind of attention they would receive from a doctor in their own family. He prioritizes comprehensive exams, careful review of records, and timely diagnosis. He views early detection as the most important factor in managing and curing most diseases. He works with each patient to build a personalized healthcare plan.
Yes. Dr. Morandi makes himself available to patients by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent concerns. Members of his MDVIP practice have direct access to him outside of regular office visits.
Dr. Morandi holds affiliations with Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, both in New Jersey.
Yes. Dr. Morandi has built significant expertise in hospice and palliative medicine and post-acute and long-term care. He has served as Medical Director for Community Care Hospice and Visiting Nurse Association since 2002 and for Garden Terrace Nursing Home since 2010. He also completed the BaleDoneen Preceptorship in 2022, which focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention.
In addition to his medical degree and residency, Dr. Morandi completed the BaleDoneen Preceptorship in February 2022, a specialized cardiovascular risk prevention program. He also earned a Health Care Executives Program Certificate from the Wharton School of Business.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026