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Clinical Services & Specialties

Offering comprehensive surgical evaluation, treatment, and follow-up with a focus on endocrine and breast conditions.

  • Breast Surgery: Diagnosis and surgical treatment for benign and malignant breast disease, breast abscess management, breast cancer multidisciplinary care.
  • Endocrine Surgery: Thyroid and parathyroid surgery including thyroid cancer management and post-operative care.
  • General & Emergency Surgery: Management of acute surgical conditions, bowel and abdominal surgery, and emergency interventions.
  • Surgical Consultation & Second Opinions: Evidence-based evaluations and tailored treatment plans.
  • Training & Education: Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development for fellowship programs, and hands-on workshops.

Academic Leadership & Teaching

Dr. Yisihak has been part of the academic faculty since 2011. He currently serves as undergraduate coordinator for the Department of Surgery, has led student services, and has been heavily involved in residency and fellowship training especially in endocrine and breast surgery. He developed the breast & endocrine curriculum for the subspecialty program and regularly supervises students and residents.

  • Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Surgery (since 2020).
  • Developed subspecialty breast & endocrine curriculum.
  • Trainer for COVID-19 response, PPE and emergency protocols.

Research & Selected Publications

Active researcher with publications and case reports focused on thyroid disease, breast disease, surgical outcomes, and case-based surgical topics.

  • Feasibility of sentinel lymph node biopsy in a resource limited setting Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences (accepted 2025).
  • Surgical Management of Gestational Gigantomastia: A Case Report Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open (2025).
  • Multidisciplinary Management of Skull Metastatic Follicular Thyroid Cancer JCEM Case Reports (2024).
  • Review of Breast Abscess Cases at a Tertiary Hospital Dovepress (2023).
  • Post-Thyroidectomy Complications: Associated Factors and Outcomes Dovepress (2023).
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Awards & Recognition

  • Multiple “Best Senior” and “Best Surgeon” recognitions by students and residents.
  • Certificates of appreciation for service at SPHMMC and Worabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions does Dr. Yisihak treat?

Endocrine (thyroid, parathyroid) and breast conditions, elective and emergency general surgery cases, and surgical complications.

Yes — referrals and second-opinion consultations are welcome.

Yes. While most cases are adult endocrine and breast conditions, pediatric referrals for surgical evaluation are also accepted.

Please bring previous medical reports, lab or imaging results, a referral letter if you have one, and a list of your current medications.

Yes, you may request a teleconsultation or an online review of your case files for a second opinion before traveling.

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