Joshua Cartwright
Physician Assistant
Newport News
Joshua “J” Cartwright is a Physician Assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). After ten years as a career Firefighter Paramedic, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Old Dominion University prior to attaining his Master of Physician Assistant at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. J has an extensive and diverse background in medicine, including twenty years of experience in Emergency Medicine, as well as otolaryngology. As such, he has witnessed firsthand how pain directly impacts a person’s livelihood and quality of life. As a dedicated provider, J is committed to improving the quality of life of his patients while providing quality healthcare. He is enthusiastic about his work with National Neuropathy Centers as this allows him to alleviate suffering and promote healing in his patients while working with them through their healing journey.
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In his free time, J enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, cat, and dog. Their favorite activities include hiking, camping, fishing, baseball, exploring new locations, and enjoying nature.