About
Dr. Josephine Barrett has practiced internal medicine and primary care in Victor, NY for over 25 years. She earned her medical degree from Dartmouth College and completed her residency in the Primary Care Program in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies her in internal medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Smith College and received Phi Beta Kappa honors in 1992.
Dr. Barrett currently pursues a fellowship in integrative medicine with a focus on Ayurveda through Maharishi International University, in partnership with the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She is a member of both the American College of Physicians and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her clinical passion centers on personalized lifestyle medicine. She cites research showing that lifestyle factors account for 70-80% of premature deaths and chronic diseases, and she works with patients to make individualized, clinically appropriate improvements. She fosters warm, supportive relationships where patients feel genuinely heard. Outside medicine, she enjoys reading, painting, sketching, traveling with her husband, walking her dog, and attending community theater and music performances in Victor.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Smith College, B.A. Psychology (Phi Beta Kappa)
Medical School
Dartmouth College
Residency
Internal Medicine (Primary Care Program), University of Rochester Medical Center
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine with focus on Ayurveda (in progress)
Additional Training
Fellowship in Integrative Medicine with focus on Ayurveda (completing)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Barrett right for?
Dr. Barrett is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep expertise in lifestyle and preventive medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from her long-term, relationship-driven approach. She works especially well with patients who want guidance sorting through health information and making individualized lifestyle changes. Adults interested in integrative approaches, including Ayurvedic principles, will find her training directly relevant to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barrett specializes in internal medicine, preventive medicine, and personalized lifestyle medicine. She focuses on helping patients reduce chronic disease risk through individualized lifestyle improvements. She also brings training in integrative medicine with a focus on Ayurveda, which informs her holistic approach to patient care.
Yes, the American Board of Internal Medicine certifies Dr. Barrett. She completed her residency in the Primary Care Program in Internal Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Dr. Barrett treats a broad range of adult conditions, with particular focus on chronic disease management, lifestyle-related conditions, and preventive health. She also helps patients manage hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and other common internal medicine concerns.
Dr. Barrett draws on research showing that lifestyle factors drive 70-80% of premature deaths and chronic diseases. She works with each patient to identify individualized, clinically appropriate lifestyle improvements. She also helps patients make sense of the large volume of health information available online and through media.
Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that focuses on maintaining balance between mind, body, and spirit. It originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. Dr. Barrett currently completes a fellowship in integrative medicine with an Ayurvedic focus, training that helps her guide patients through complementary approaches in a clinically appropriate way.
Dr. Barrett earned her medical degree from Dartmouth College. She completed her internship and residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the Primary Care Program in Internal Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Smith College.
Dr. Barrett holds affiliations with the University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester General Hospital. These affiliations support continuity of care when patients require hospital-based services.
Dr. Barrett has practiced internal medicine and primary care for over 25 years. She has spent her career building long-term relationships with patients in the Victor, NY community.
Yes, Dr. Barrett actively integrates lifestyle and holistic medicine principles into her care. She currently completes a fellowship in integrative medicine with a focus on Ayurveda and is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She uses these resources to support individualized patient care.
Doctor profile last updated August 15, 2026