JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD
Dr. Pinkerton
received her Medical Degree at the Medical College of Virginia and
completed her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of
Virginia. She is the Director for the Midlife Division and the Midlife
Health Center, a nationally recognized multidisciplinary center for
women’s midlife health. She serves as a member of the Board of Trustees
for the North American Menopause Society and the Board of Directors for
the National Women’s Health Resource Center. She is active in education
and clinical research trials. Her major clinical interests are low dose
hormone therapy, alternatives to hormone therapy, osteoporosis and
female sexuality.
Specialty ~
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Special Expertise ~
MidLife Health
Awards ~
1981 - Arthur T. Lyman Fellowship
1981 - Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Medical Care
1985 - Best Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Grand Rounds “Pregnancy
and Cancer”
1992-1995 - Coordinator of Top Rated 2nd yr ICM section
(Ob/Gyn)
1993 - JCAHO cited Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic for
excellence
1996 - American Library Association Award for Understanding Midlife
Health
1995 - One of Top 5 Centers (out of 40) for Clinical Trials, Rhone
Poulenc Rorer
1990-1995 - Director for Top Rated ICM course (Ob/Gyn); Best
Lecturer
1997 - Midlife Health Center noted as one of the Top 10 Women’s
Centers in the Country by Self magazine
1997 - JCAHO cited Midlife health center clinic for excellence
1999 - Nominated for Top 10 Educators, NAMS 10th
Anniversary
2000 - National Registry: Who’s Who- Life Time Member- In
Recognition of Exemplary Service to the Community and the
Profession
2002 - Distinguished Dozen, First out of Twelve, Charlottesville,
Virginia, The Daily
Progress
2004 - Sharon Hostler Award for Excellence in Women’s Medicine,
(nominated)
2004 - National Registry Who’s Who for Executives and Professionals -
Life Time Member, (Requires National and International Recognition)
2004 - USA News and World Report – University of Virginia - Top
24 Academic Hospitals : UVA Gynecology and Hormonal Disorders
2004-2006 - Listed in Guide to America’s Top Obstetricians and
Gynecologists by Consumers’ Research Council of America
2005 - AcademicKeys Who’s Who in Medical Sciences Education
(WWMSE)
2005 - Distinguished Academy of Educators
2005 - Best Doctors in America, inclusion in database
Education ~
1976 - B.A. (with Distinction) University of Virginia
1981 - M.D. Medical College of Virginia
Residency ~
1985 - Obstetrics/Gynecology Residency University of
Virginia Health Sciences Center
1985 - Chief Resident University of Virginia
Licensure and Certification ~
1983 - Commonwealth of Virginia
1997 - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
(re-certification)
1982 - National Board of Medical Examiners
1983 - Virginia State Board of Medicine
1988 - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2001 - NEC, Menopause Certification
2002 - NAMS, Certified Menopause Specialist
