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Dr. Aster Assefa, MD, FAAFP, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Aster Assefa, MD, FAAFP

Family Practitioner

134 Industrial Park Rd Suite 1500 Greensburg PA, 15601-8153
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About

Dr. Aster Assefa is a family practitioner practicing in Mount Pleasant, PA. Dr. Assefa specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Assefa possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.

Education and Training

Martin Luther University, Halle MD 1984

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Provider Details

Female English, German

Areas of expertise and specialization

Acute and Chronic disease care of Adult and Children

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Board Member of Excela Health system Greensburgh, PA 2019 - Present

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
  • Obesity
  • Heart Disease
  • Acid Reflux
  • Lung Cancer
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Abnormal Gait
  • Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • Excela Health System  
  • Excela Health System Quality Committee  
  • Hospital Advisory Committee at Frick Hospital  
  • Professional Practice Reviewing Committee  
  • American Academy of Family Physicians  
  • American Family Physicians PA Chapter  
  • Westmoreland County Medical Society  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Gonder Developmental committee Organization

Professional Society Memberships

  • Association of American Physicians, Professional Medical Associates

Teaching and speaking

  • Teaching medical students and Allied Health Care Professionals Family Medicine in an office settings.

Dr. Aster Assefa, MD, FAAFP's Practice location

Practice At 603 N Church St

603 N Church St -
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
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New patients: 724-446-5567, 724-547-3030
Fax: 724-547-4596, 724-446-5577

Excela Health System

134 Industrial Park Rd Suite 1500 -
Greensburg, PA 15601-8153
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New patients: 724-547-3030

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