Joseph Polito, MD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Georgetown University

Medical Degree – Medical College of Virginia

Internship – Boston University Medical Center

Residency – Boston University Medical Center (Chief Resident)

Fellowship – Johns Hopkins Hospital, John Hopkins University

Board Certifications – Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine

Honors & Awards

Physician of the Year in 2007 by the Capital District Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.

Specialties & Main Areas of Interest

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Hospital Affiliations

St. Peter’s Hospital

Albany Medical Center 

Ellis Hospital 

Samaritan Hospital – Albany Memorial Campus

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

St. Peter’s Surgical & Endoscopy Center

Other Appointments

  • President of Albany Gastroenterology Consultants
  • Member of the CCFA Northeast NY Board of Directors, Chief of the Medical Advisory Committee
  • Member of the Capital District Physician’s Health Plan Board of Directors
  • Previous Chief of Gastroenterology at St. Peter’s Hospital 
  • Previous Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Stonybrook

Research

Conducted and published studies on Crohn’s Disease

A note on your visit costs

We’re committed to being transparent about what you’ll owe before you arrive.
 
You may now receive an estimated cost ahead of your appointment, with the option to pay in advance.
 
This reflects a broader shift across healthcare toward upfront pricing
— so you always know what to expect, with no surprises after your visit.