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Facilities: Bozeman Health Family Medicine at Cottonwood Clinic, Bozeman Health Cottonwood Clinic
Organizations: Family Medicine Lifestyle Medicine
Address: 875 S Cottonwood Rd ste 300, Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: (406) 414-4100
Fax: 406-414-4199
Languages: English
Residency: SW Washington Medical Center, University of Washington Affiliated Program, Family Medicine
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, MD
Specialties: Family Medicine Lifestyle Medicine
Status: Active
Accepting New Patients: Yes
Insurance Accepted: Allegiance-Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, First Choice Health / Multi-Plan / Aetna, InterWest Health, Medicaid, Medicare, MT Health Co-Op, Pacific Source, United Healthcare
Biography:
Dr. Joseph Sofianek, MD, DipABFM, DipABLM
Board-Certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine
Dr. Joseph Sofianek is a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician who is passionate about helping patients achieve lasting wellness through sustainable, evidence-based lifestyle changes. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and went on to serve as a medical officer with the U.S. Navy, providing care to service members with the U.S. Marine Corps. At Bozeman Health, Dr. Sofianek developed and leads the Lifestyle Medicine program, combining his clinical expertise with a commitment to whole-person care. Throughout his career, he has held several leadership roles at Bozeman Health, including in medical informatics, the Patient-Centered Medical Home initiative, and medical staff affairs—advancing quality, coordination, and patient experience across the health system.
Dr. Sofianek is also dedicated to improving community health. He leads healthy cooking demonstrations at the Bozeman Public Library and serves on the Gallatin Valley Food Bank Advisory Committee, promoting access to nutritious food and practical wellness education for all.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Sofianek enjoys exploring Montana’s great outdoors and spending time fly fishing. His balanced approach to health and life reflects the same principles he shares with his patients—connection, movement, mindfulness, and joy in everyday living.
Your journey to recovery begins at Bozeman Health Spine + Joint Institute (SJI) with one of our local orthopedic partners. To request an appointment, simply click the button below and you will be contacted to schedule your next steps. If you are inquiring about spine surgery, you will need to have your primary care provider make a referral to Dr. Ben Smith with Bridger Orthopedic. Spine surgery appointments are not available through the request portal at this time.