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Meet Yohannes Mahtemework, D.O., General and Bariatric Surgery
Meet Yohannes Mahtemework, D.O., General and Bariatric Surgery

Education: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Internship/Residency: St. John's Episcopal Hospital, New York
Special Training: Fellowship Laparoscopic Surgery/Bariatric Surgery
Joined Potomac Hospital Medical Staff in 2008
Dialogue
Q.
 At what age did you decide to pursue a medical career and why?
A.

I was always interested in science and in high school I decided to pursue medicine to fulfill personal and life goals.
 
Q.
 What are your particular interests within your specialty?
A.
 Bariatric surgery.
 
Q.
 What are your interests outside of work?
A.
 Sports, and playing and watching basketball.
 
Q.
 What’s the best part about being a physician?
A.

The best part about being a physician is having the privilege to help someone.

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