Josephine Barrett, MD

I chose to become a primary care doctor because of my strong desire to help people with their health and well-being in a setting where I could establish long-term relationships with them. Collaborating with patients and supporting them as they work to manage medical issues and prevention goals, whether big or small, and fostering a doctor-patient relationship where patients feel heard in a warm, supportive environment is very meaningful to me. I feel honored and privileged to have had the opportunity to practice internal medicine and primary care for over 25 years.

My particular interest is personalized lifestyle medicine. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, as well as peer-reviewed literature on lifestyle medicine, consistently reports that 70%–80% of premature deaths and chronic diseases can be attributed to lifestyle factors . I am motivated to try to change this! 

I believe there is a real need for looking at lifestyle in a holistic way—and helping patients make sense of the tremendous amount of health information that is available online and through media, most of which doesn’t consider the unique physiology of the individual patient. I will soon complete a fellowship in integrative medicine with a focus on Ayurveda (a holistic system of medicine focused on maintaining a balance between the mind, body and spirit to promote health and prevent disease that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago). I believe this training will help me to not only better understand complementary and alternative medicine modalities but also how to guide patients as they pursue improving their lifestyles in an individualized way, as clinically appropriate. I am a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and can incorporate their resources into patient care.

MDVIP aligns with my mission to support patients’ health and wellness at any age. Whether you are looking to work toward maintaining good health or better managing or reducing medical problems, I’m ready to support you!  As an MDVIP-affiliated primary care physician, I can offer unhurried appointments, which allows more time to guide and educate each patient in addressing their specific issues and concerns. My MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices.

My practice is located in Victor, NY.  My husband and I raised our daughters and son in Victor and have enjoyed being a part of this supportive community. Now that our children have graduated from high school, I read, paint or sketch in my free time. I also enjoy traveling with my husband or walking with our dog (I love hearing about my patients’ pet family members!), as well as attending community theater or music performances around the area.