Dr. Mesfin Taye Abera

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Get to know Internist Dr. Mesfin Taye Abera, who serves patients in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

A well-versed internist, Dr. Abera strives to give compassionate, caring, evidence-based, cost-conscious and efficient care to all. He works at Sanford Aberdeen Clinic in South Dakota, and is a consultant for the Horizon Clinic.

Specializing in general medicine, he treats acute and chronic conditions. He has experience treating tropical diseases, managing complicated medical cases, as well as conducting routine procedures.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Abera graduated with his medical degree from the Addis Ababa University School of Medicine in Ethiopia. He then relocated to the United States, performing his residency in internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Licensed to practice medicine in South Dakota, Dr. Abera is affiliated with Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and Sanford Webster Medical Center.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

On a more personal note, Dr. Abera is married to Dr. Rahel Alemu, an interventional cardiologist at Sanford Aberdeen. They have two children. 

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading books, watching movies, and seeing new places.

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