Joy Schechtman, DO, FACR, FACOI, is a well-versed rheumatologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Sun Valley Arthritis Center Ltd. in Peoria, AZ. “My entire office strives to be respectful and responsive and to deliver highly personalized care”, says Dr. Schechtman. Furthermore, she has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Arrowhead Community Hospital & Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Schechtman is also an Associate Professor at Midwestern University and a former Chief of Staff of Arrowhead Hospital. As a rheumatologist, she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, including arthritis, autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, pain affecting joints, tendinitis, and osteoporosis. Licensed to practice medicine in Arizona, she has been serving patients in private practice since 1985 and in the Valley area since 1987. For more information about Joy Schechtman, DO, please visit https://www.sunvalleyarthritiscenter.com/providers-and-staff.

Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Joy Schechtman, who serves patients in Peoria, Arizona.

Dr. Schechtman, a board-certified rheumatologist, is the head of Sun Valley Arthritis Center Ltd. in Peoria, Arizona. She has been in private practice since 1985 and in the Valley area since 1987. In addition to seeing patients at her private practice, Dr. Schechttman serves as an Associate Professor at Midwestern University.  Following the completion of her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University in 1980, Dr. Schechtman went on to further her training. She performed her internship in internal medicine at Grandview Hospital & Medical Center in 1981, her residency in internal medicine at Doctors Hospital in 1983, and her fellowship in rheumatology at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 1985. Ensuring access to the highest level of patient care, the doctor is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).

Joy Schechtman, DO, FACR, FACOI, attended the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University, and received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree in 1980. She then served her internship at Grandview Hospital & Medical Center in Dayton, OH (1980-1981). Furthermore, she conducted her residency in internal medicine at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA (1981-1983). In addition, Dr. Schechtman completed her fellowship training in rheumatology at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH (1983-1985). She received board certification in internal medicine and rheumatology from the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. She remains a professional member of the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Schechtman attained fellowship of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) as well as fellowship of American College of Osteopathic Internists (FACOI). Listed as a Top Doctor in Phoenix Magazine in 2012 and 2013, Dr. Schechtman speaks two more languages in addition to English: Spanish and German. For more information about Joy Schechtman, DO, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2653970-Joy-Schechtman-Rheumatologist.