About
Dr. Joseph Sharp, known as Joey, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with deep roots in academic medicine and medical education. He graduated from the University of Georgia as a First Honors student with a perfect GPA, then completed both medical school and his Internal Medicine residency at Emory University. During residency, his peers and faculty selected him as Chief Resident, a role reflecting both clinical skill and leadership. The Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society inducted him for outstanding academic achievement and commitment to professionalism.
After training, Dr. Joey Sharp served as Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Prisma Health, where he mentored residents and helped shape physician training. He holds hospital credentials at NCH and Physicians Regional in Naples, giving members access to inpatient care when needed. His clinical focus spans infectious disease, complex inpatient conditions, and evidence-based chronic disease management. Colleagues and patients describe his approach as careful, measured, and highly analytical. Outside medicine, he enjoys fly fishing, hiking, and time outdoors with his wife Talley and their golden retrievers.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, First Honors graduate with a perfect GPA
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Emory University
Additional Training
Assistant Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Prisma Health; Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society inductee
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sharp right for?
Dr. Joey Sharp is well-suited for adults managing chronic or complex medical conditions. Patients dealing with metabolic disorders, infectious disease, or multi-system health issues benefit from his analytical and evidence-based approach. His hospital credentials at NCH and Physicians Regional make him a strong choice for patients who want their concierge physician involved if inpatient care becomes necessary. Adults who value a steady, thorough clinician for long-term disease management will find his style a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Joey Sharp focuses on infectious disease, chronic disease management, and complex inpatient conditions. He also addresses metabolic disorders and weight management. His Internal Medicine background equips him to manage multi-system and evolving health problems with a careful, evidence-based approach.
Dr. Joey Sharp attended the University of Georgia for his undergraduate degree, graduating as a First Honors student with a perfect GPA. He then completed both medical school and his Internal Medicine residency at Emory University, where his colleagues selected him as Chief Resident.
Yes. Dr. Joey Sharp holds board certification in Internal Medicine. He earned his certification following his residency training at Emory University.
Yes. After completing his training, Dr. Joey Sharp served as Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Prisma Health. In that role, he mentored residents and contributed to shaping physician training at the program level.
Yes. Dr. Joey Sharp holds credentials at NCH and Physicians Regional hospitals in Naples. This allows him to follow members through inpatient stays and maintain continuity of care across settings.
Dr. Joey Sharp takes a careful, measured, and highly analytical approach to medicine. He prioritizes thorough evaluation and evidence-based decision-making. Patients often describe him as steady and approachable, qualities he carries from his academic training into everyday clinical practice.
Dr. Joey Sharp received induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society during his medical training at Emory University. AOA membership recognizes outstanding academic achievement and a strong commitment to professionalism in medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 27, 2026