Elias Abebe, MD, FAAP

Specialties:
Neonatology

WellSpan Medical Group

(717) 851-2613

Accepting New Patients

My Locations

WellSpan Neonatology
1001 S. George St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 851-2613
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

Growing up in my native country Ethiopia, there were various events in my childhood that sparked my interest in pursuing a career in medicine. The earliest memory that I have of dreaming to be a doctor was when I came down with an acute illness. I was 11 at the time and had to share a hospital room with other sick children while I was recovering from my illness. My youthful curiosity about our different aliments and the treatments we received was my initial desire to become a medical doctor.

What I want my patients to know about me:

I have a diverse background. I practiced general pediatrics in Ethiopia and Botswana before I emigrated to the United States. I enjoy working with babies, as they are so resilient and defy adversities by getting better with the help of technology and dedication from the neonatal care team. It gives me the ultimate reward and blessing to see babies who I met in the delivery room finally being discharged after a lengthy stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

In my spare time, I enjoy watching sports and travelling with my family.

Clinical Interests

Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine

Education & Credentials

Medical School: Jimma University
Residency Program: New York Methodist Hospital | Pediatrics
Fellowship Program: University of Maryland Medical Center | Neonatology

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital
WellSpan York Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Highmark Blue Shield

HPP/Jefferson Health Plan

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

MD Medical Assistance

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

Tricare

United Healthcare

UPMC Health Plan

WellSpan Health Plans

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