About
Dr. Joseph M. Sack brings more than 28 years of board-certified family medicine experience to his Wichita practice. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Pre-Med from Kansas State University before completing his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1987. His residency training in family medicine took place at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Wichita, where he trained from 1987 to 1990. The American Board of Family Medicine awarded him Diplomate certification, and he holds membership in both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Kansas Medical Society.
Dr. Sack has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita since 1990. He holds particular clinical interest in hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and preventive care. Earlier in his career, he served as Associate Medical Director of Hospice Care of Kansas from 1999 to 2013 and as Medical Director of Sedgwick Healthcare Center during the same period. He received the Outstanding Student in Family Medicine award and the Lange Medical Publishing Award from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Outside of medicine, Dr. Sack enjoys gardening, landscaping, digital photography, computers, shooting sports, and fishing.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med 1982
Medical School
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS, Doctorate of Medicine 1987
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, KS, 1987-1990
Additional Training
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita, 1990-present
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sack right for?
Dr. Sack works well with adults seeking a primary care physician who emphasizes prevention alongside treatment. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or asthma benefit directly from his clinical focus in those areas. He has a long track record with geriatric patients and serves as a strong resource for families navigating end-of-life planning or hospice decisions. Patients who value a long-term relationship with a single, accessible physician tend to thrive in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sack focuses on hypertension, diabetes, and asthma as core clinical interests. He also emphasizes disease prevention and healthy lifestyle management. His approach addresses chronic conditions proactively rather than waiting for acute episodes to drive care.
Yes, Dr. Sack holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He has maintained board certification throughout his more than 28-year career in family medicine.
Dr. Sack earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1987. He completed his family medicine residency at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Wichita, finishing in 1990. He also studied as an undergraduate at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.
Dr. Sack maintains affiliations with Via Christi Medical Center, Wesley Medical Center, Select Specialty Hospital, and Kansas Medical Center. He currently admits patients at Select Specialty Hospital and retains open access to hospitalists at the other affiliated campuses.
Dr. Sack served as Associate Medical Director of Hospice Care of Kansas from 1999 to 2013. He has advocated for hospice services throughout his career and brings substantial expertise to patients and families facing end-of-life decisions.
Yes, Dr. Sack has held the position of Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita continuously since 1990. That tenure reflects his long commitment to medical education in the Wichita community.
Dr. Sack serves adult patients across a range of ages, with particular depth in geriatric care and chronic disease management. Patients dealing with hypertension, diabetes, or asthma, as well as those seeking proactive wellness care, fit well in his practice.
Dr. Sack received the Outstanding Student in Family Medicine award and the Lange Medical Publishing Award from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. These honors recognized his academic performance during his medical training.
Dr. Sack has appeared on local television covering health topics. He hosted segments on geriatric and long-term care medicine on KFDI and addressed the role of hospice care on KWCH.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026