Certified Physician Assistant – Internal Medicine & Primary Care

Biography

Joshua Montgomery is a board-certified Physician Assistant who specializes and practices in internal medicine at Virginia Premium Medical Care. Working alongside Dr. Vandana Palagiri, he delivers comprehensive medical care aimed at managing a diverse range of patient needs from annual physicals and preventive screenings to the ongoing management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, as well as acute illness, mental health concerns, and medically supervised weight management that pairs healthy lifestyle changes with medication when appropriate.

Joshua built his clinical foundation at Shenandoah University, where he graduated from the Physician Assistant program and subsequently completed a Doctor of Medical Science degree. Extending his expertise into the broader scope of healthcare systems and community interventions, he also holds a Master of Public Health from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, where he received the Christopher “Kim” Buttery Award and was inducted into the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health.

Before joining VPMC, Joshua practiced primary care in Tysons, Virginia, and hematology/oncology at the George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, where he cared for patients managing complex, overlapping conditions. Earlier in his career he served as a Public Health Analyst in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, contributing to national initiatives on pain management, opioid overdose prevention, and the social determinants of health, and he co-authored peer-reviewed research on diabetes, food insecurity, and community-based health programs.

Driven by a profound professional mission, Joshua is deeply committed to a holistic approach that treats the whole person, actively mitigates health inequities, and enhances overall community wellbeing. He places a strong emphasis on patient-centered care and is passionately dedicated to mentorship as an Assistant Professor in Shenandoah University’s Physician Assistant program and as a member of the Board of Directors of the nccPA Health Foundation, he works to support, guide, and empower others to realize their highest potential.

Education & Training

• Doctor of Medical Science, Shenandoah University
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Shenandoah University
• Master of Public Health, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Auburn University Montgomery

Certifications & Licensure

• NCCPA Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
• ACLS and BLS certified
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) training, American Society of Addiction Medicine

Professional Affiliations

• Board of Directors, nccPA Health Foundation
• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants

Areas of Focus

Internal medicine · Preventive care and annual physicals · Chronic disease management · Diabetes and metabolic health · Medical weight management · Mental health · Acute care