Professional Roles and Titles
Dr. Joanne S. Dempster serves as the Medical Director of the Farrell Health Center under NewYork-Presbyterian. She holds several key leadership positions including:
- Chief of Service for Family Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian The Allen Hospital
- Associate Chief of Service for Family Medicine
- Faculty member in the family medicine residency program at Columbia University/NewYork-Presbyterian since 2019
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Her clinical practice specialty includes Family Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, with active practice at the ACN West - Farrell Family Medicine Health Center located at 610 West 158th Street, New York, NY 10032.
Clinical and Academic Expertise
With more than 25 years of medical experience, Dr. Dempster's clinical expertise encompasses:
- Management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, stroke, and diabetes
- Pediatric care and obstetrics within family medicine
- Holistic primary care with a focus on population health improvement and quality initiatives
She is a board-certified family physician, having graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1996, and completed residency training in Family Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center.
Her academic role includes mentorship and education of medical students and residents, as well as involvement in healthcare administration directed at improving clinical quality and patient safety within her practice and academic environments.
Healthcare Administration and Leadership
Dr. Dempster’s current professional interests and responsibilities extend beyond clinical care to encompass:
- Healthcare administration and operational leadership at NewYork-Presbyterian’s Farrell Health Center and Allen Hospital Family Medicine services
- Development and promotion of a culture of continuous quality improvement among staff and faculty
- Engagement in educational program leadership aimed at residency training excellence
- Implementation of advocacy, population health initiatives, and systemic quality enhancements aligned with institutional goals
Institutional Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: Clinically and administratively affiliated, with active service across multiple sites including Allen Hospital and Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Faculty member contributing to medical education and residency training in family medicine
Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Dempster has contributed to academic publications addressing topics such as:
- Gender pay disparities in family medicine
- Pediatric dermatological conditions (e.g., eczema treatment updates)
- Psychosocial aspects of patient care, including coping mechanisms in various medical contexts
These contributions demonstrate a commitment to integrating research findings into clinical practice and educational curricula.
Contact and Practice Information
- Practice Location: 610 West 158th Street, New York, NY 10032
- Phone: (212) 544-1860
- She is recognized for accepting new patients, indicating an active role in expanding clinical services
This profile establishes Dr. Joanne Dempster as a senior, multifaceted leader in family medicine with significant clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities at a leading academic medical center and hospital system. Her roles and interests in healthcare administration and quality improvement suggest a focus on optimizing patient outcomes and residency training, relevant for strategic engagements requiring clinical and operational insight at NewYork-Presbyterian.
