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Dr. Abera Abay, MD

Dr. Abera Abay, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Abera Abay, MD is a gastroenterologist in Norwich, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Abay has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Addis Ababa University in 1990. He is affiliated with Backus Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

79 Wawecus St Ste 101 Norwich, CT 06360
Telehealth available

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Dr. Abay is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Abay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abay

4.4

21 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
5%
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dwayne Manager – Feb 26, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Edie – Mar 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 20, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ann – Dec 20, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Guggenheim – Dec 03, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 23, 2023
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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James Sweet – Oct 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Peter S. – Jan 16, 2022
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What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Dec 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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norwich, CT – May 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Jun 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Abera Abay, MD is a gastroenterologist in Norwich, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Abay has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Addis Ababa University in 1990....read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Addis Ababa University

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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  • English

  • Amharic

Dr. Abay is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

  • Chief resident at the department of Internal Medicine, 1998-1999

  • Deans list for academic excellence, 1984

  • The Weingarten award for outstanding medical resident, 1998

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Locations

Practice

Office79 Wawecus St Ste 101 Norwich, CT 06360
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John J. Giacchetto MD PC105 Wawecus St Norwich, CT 06360
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The William W Backus Hospital326 Washington St Norwich, CT 06360
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Hartford Healthcare Healthcenter-Pawcatuckstonington350 Liberty St Pawcatuck, CT 06379
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St
    Norwich, CT 06360
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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