Abel Yimer, MD

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Get to know Endocrinologist Dr. Abel Yimer, who serves patients in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Dr. Yimer is a board certified endocrinologist in practice with Sentara Endocrinology Specialists in Williamsburg, Virginia. 

With a rich background spanning over two decades in clinical practice within hospital and academic settings, Dr. Yimer has held positions as an attending physician of internal medicine at Temple University Hospital (December 2020 – June 2021) and with St. Luke’s University Health Network (August 2019 – October 2020).

Having earned his Medical Degree from Addis Ababa University School of Medicine in Ethiopia in 2005, Dr. Yimer continued his medical journey in the United States. He completed his residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital from 2016-2019, followed by a fellowship at HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine from 2021-2023.

Board certified in internal medicine and in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, Dr. Yimer holds recognition as a Diplomate of 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. 

Endocrinology is a branch of medicine dealing with the Endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. Endocrinologists have the training to diagnose and treat hormonal imbalances, deficiencies, or over secretion of hormones in the body. The common diseases and disorders of the Endocrine system that Endocrinologists deal with include diabetes mellitus, adrenal, pituitary, bone disorders, reproductive disorders, weight disorders, cholesterol problems, polycystic ovary syndrome, and thyroid issues, among others. 

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