Dr. Joseph F. Scalia, D.O.

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Joseph F. Scalia, who serves patients in New Jersey.

Dr. Scalia is a board-certified family physician in practice with Raritan Family Healthcare with offices in Raritan and Bedminster, New Jersey.

“We use a team approach to providing primary health care, including your healthcare provider, others who support you, and — most importantly — you. We use technology such as our patient portal to communicate and coordinate your care and provide the best possible outcomes for you and your family. Medical homes have been proven to improve the quality of care and health of patients, reduce healthcare costs, and create a better experience for patients and their families.” as stated on their website. 

Among his impressive educational background, Dr. Scalia received his undergraduate degree from Rider University and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996. He then went on to complete his residency in family medicine at Somerset Medical Center.

With years of experience in his field, he is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine, a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties. 

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. 

As a testament to his success, Dr. Scalia is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010, 2015, 2016), On-Time Doctor Award (2016), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017), and Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017). 

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