Beyene, Yekalo, MD

Learn More About Yekalo Beyene, MD

Practice Location:

Blossburg Laurel Health Center
6 Riverside Plaza
Blossburg, PA 16912

Phone: 570-638-2174

Clinical Specialties & Areas of Focus: 

Dr. Yekalo Beyene specializes in delivering primary care services and has led rural health initiatives to improve access to care in underserved areas. He has in-depth experience providing family medicine in federally qualified health center (FQHC) and community health center settings as well as a background in treating addiction.

About Dr. Yekalo Beyene: 

Dr. Beyene first trained as an electrical engineer before pursuing medicine. His interest in healthcare was piqued through studying alongside his pre-med friends, and soon he was on a path to delivering care in rural areas. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine.

“I have been working in FQHC clinics for the last 10 years, as I have found it very rewarding to work in underserved areas,” Dr. Beyene shares.

“What I enjoy about family medicine is getting to know my patients. To successfully treat the whole patient—all of their needs—you need to know them and what matters to them. Family medicine gives me that opportunity to connect. The time spent with patients showing them that you care really matters,” Dr. Beyene shares. “I find it very rewarding to work in medically underserved areas because I chose medicine to help people. I appreciate the mission of community health centers in ensuring everyone can get the healthcare services they need.”

Education: 

Dr. Beyene earned his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering with a minor in microbiology from Southern Illinois University, and his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine.