AberaHAbayMDAGAF

Gastroenterologist, Connecticut GI Director of endoscopy, William Backus Hospital 2008 to January 2017

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Abera Abay, MD is a gastroenterologist based in Norwich, CT, and is experienced in areas including gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, and hepatology. Dr. Abay completed his gastroenterology fellowship and residency in internal medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West and Beth Israel respectively, before gaining a chief residency in internal medicine. Dr. Abay's achievements include top doctor awards from Connecticut magazine in 2016-2017 and 2021-2023, a fellow award from the American Gastroenterological Association in 2016, and the Weingarten Award for outstanding medical resident in 1998.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1999 - 2002
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Beth IsraelChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 1999
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Beth IsraelResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
Addis Ababa University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1990

FELLOW (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Acumen nEHR, Health IT Services Group, 2012-2013
The Weingarten Award for outstanding medical resident Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, 1998

Chairman, Ethics Committee, New London County Medical Association 2008 - Present