Dr. Yodit Tefera is a specialist in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She completed her residency training at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia and Cornell. During residency she received the Distinguished Housestaff Award for her exemplary service and was selected as chief resident of the Cornell campus.
Dr. Yodit Tefera is a specialist in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She completed her residency training at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia and Cornell. During residency she received the Distinguished Housestaff Award for her exemplary service and was selected as chief resident of the Cornell campus.
Dr. Yodit Tefera is a specialist in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She completed her residency training at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia and Cornell. During residency she received the Distinguished Housestaff Award for her exemplary service and was selected as chief resident of the Cornell campus.
She completed an ACGME-accredited Sports Medicine fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA. The fellowship included high level and exceptional training in musculoskeletal and regenerative medicine, as well as diagnostic and interventional ultrasound procedures.
Throughout her medical training, she worked with various levels of individuals ranging from high school to professional athletes. This included the care of professional basketball, college soccer, basketball, softball, track & field, and cross-country players.
In addition to working with athletes, she enjoys caring for patients of all athletic ability, helping them to return to their everyday activities. From her diverse training Dr. Tefera is able to effectively diagnose and manage acute, sub-acute, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions including sports-related and overuse injuries.
In her free time Dr. Tefera enjoys long distance running and has participated in several half marathons. She also enjoys discovering new cities, restaurants, and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr Tefera ensures that she is providing the best possible treatment for the patient.
Very helpful and reassuring!
Dr. Tefera was very pleasant. Her exam was thorough and she detailed all next steps for my treatment. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. I went to their Columbia office. It was the first day in the new office (which is beautiful by the way). They did not miss a beat. Checkin was fast and easy and I was seen right away.
Very professional, knowledgeable and added comfort for patient.
Excellent! Dr. Tefera hears what you say, works with you, offers suggestions. Can not ask for a better Dr.!!!!
Thorough, great bedside manner, excellent (and patient) patient education
very caring, understanding, listens well and describes treatment in words I can understand
She is very engaged with my case. Gave me a lot of pointers and explained every detail of my care.
Doctor Tefera was courteous knowledgeable listen to my concerns and helped me with my medical issues I would highly recommend her
"Dr. Tefera is an excellent physician. She listened to my concerns and addressed them."