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Habte A. Yimer, M.D.

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Provider Type: Physician

Specialties:
Board Certifications:
  • Hematology
  • Medical Oncology

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Education

  • Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology
    Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
  • Residency in Internal Medicine
    University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Chicago, Advocate.
    Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL
  • Medical Doctorate
    University of Gondar, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Gondar, Ethiopia

Accolades & Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Society of Hematology
  • Board Member, American Cancer Society
  • Chairman, Hematology/Oncology Department, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
  • Received Primary Investigator Award at US Oncology Research Annual Forum, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
  • Rising Star Award for Research, 2015
  • Served five years as Chairman, Multidisciplinary Tumor Board, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
  • Smith County Medical Society
  • Texas Medical Association
  • US Oncology Research Executive Counsel

Publications

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Other Information

Dr. Yimer grew up in the northern part of Ethiopia. He is married and has two sons and three daughters. He enjoys playing soccer, reading, and watching movies. He is currently building a hospital in his hometown to help provide medical care in the underserved Amhara region.