Jeff S. Croteau, MD

Rheumatology

(4.9 out of 5)
833 Total Ratings
(4.9 out of 5)
833 Total Ratings

VTC Faculty

Carilion Clinic

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Background

Medical School

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Specialties or Medical Focus

  • Rheumatology

Internships

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

NPI

  • 1912171570

Residencies

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Services

Treatments Offered

  • Joint arthrocentesis
  • Joint Injections

Biography

Dr. Croteau is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine where he joined the faculty in 2013. He completed his undergraduate degree at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Kentucky, graduating with High Distinction, and was elected by the faculty and his peers to the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine and his Fellowship in Rheumatology at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, where he received awards for excellence in teaching. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Dr. Croteau's great joy is teaching medical students at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and teaching medical residents the art and science of rheumatology at Carilion Clinic. His clinical interests include Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, and Gout. Dr. Croteau is vested in cultivating long term relationships with his patients afflicted with chronic rheumatic disease.

Dr. Croteau served as the President of the Virginia Society of Rheumatology from 2019-2021, and currently serves on the executive board as acting Past President. He is also a member of the American College of Rheumatology.

Dr. Croteau was born and raised in the beautiful state of Maine where his love of nature and the outdoors began. He is grateful that he has found as beautiful a place to live as the Roanoke Valley with his wife, two children, and two dogs. He also holds great passion for the performing arts.

Ratings and Reviews

Explained Clearly

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Listened Carefully

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Easy Instructions

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Knew Medical History

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Showed Respect

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Spent Enough Time

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39 total reviews

(5.0 out of 5)

Great doctor ,takes time to answer questions or concerns you may have.I would recommend him to anyone that has arthritis problems. Wish there more doctors like him.

(5.0 out of 5)

He was absolutely amazing. I can't say enough good things about him. Caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, kind- you don't find many doctors like him these days!

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Dr. Croteau is one of the best doctors I've ever had. Very knowledgeable, professional, and thorough.

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Excellent doctor on explaining and listening

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This was my first visit with this provider. I was apprehensive because of past experiences, but was pleasantly surprised. This provider is better than I ever expected.

(5.0 out of 5)

Dr Croteau was the most thorough with the results of my imaging, researched possible causes and explained his results. Great job!!!

(5.0 out of 5)

Dr. Croteau is a really good doctor, answers all my questions.

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Best ever - Sets a high bar! Provided very thorough review of ALL test and notes.

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Dr. Croteau was excellent at explaining everything to me, did thorough examination, and scheduled follow up.

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Dr Croteau is personable, great listener, and empathetic to concerns of patient care and seems to have extensive knowledge in his field. I would highly recommend him to others.

Accepted Insurance

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