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Kim B. Abell, M.D.

Kim B. Abell, M.D.

Family Medicine , Primary Care

4.9 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Locations

Penfield Family Medicine - Penfield

2212 Penfield Road, Suite 100
Penfield, NY 14526

About Me

Dr. Abell received his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Fletcher Allen Health Care at the University of Vermont in 1999. He is certified by the Board of Family Medicine. He was inducted into the Fellowship of the American...
Dr. Abell received his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at Fletcher Allen Health Care at the University of Vermont in 1999. He is certified by the Board of Family Medicine. He was inducted into the Fellowship of the American Academy of Family Physicians in 2009 for his contributions and achievements in the field of Family Medicine.

Dr. Abell is an experienced physician with special interests in diabetes, mental health, caring for seniors, preventive health and medical informatics. He takes the time to get to know his patients and, when needed, makes referrals to some of the region's top specialists at Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals as well as Golisano Children's Hospital.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine (Part-Time) - Department of Family Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Family Medicine, Fletcher Allen Health Care. 1997 - 1999

Internship, Family Medicine, Fletcher Allen Health Care. 1996 - 1997

Education

MD | University of Vermont College of Medicine. 1996

Awards

Excellence in Family Medicine Mentorship. 2018

Resident Teacher Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. 1999

Vermont Initiative for Rural Health Informatics and Telemedicine Award. 1999

John P. Lord M.D. '42 Scholarship for Career in Family Practice. 1996

Publications

Journal Articles

Second Trimester amniotic fluid oestriol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and human chorionic gonadotrophin levels in Down Syndrome

HS Cuckle; NJ Walk; JW Densem; JA Canick; KB Abell.

British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 1991; 98: 1160-1162.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Good

Jan 10, 2025

5.0 stars

I recommended Dr. Abell many times. My daughter is an example she has been seeing Dr. Abell for multiple years.

Dec 09, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Abell & staff are excellent healthcare providers!

Nov 23, 2024

3.4 stars

Doc was not current on the purpose of my visit

Nov 22, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Abell is awesome. Listens and explains everything.

Oct 29, 2024

5.0 stars

Always excellent

Oct 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Abell is an excellent doctor.

Oct 26, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Abell is very easy to talk to, listens to all concerns

Sep 30, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Abell is best Dr ever so nice and funny man to great bedside manners I love him as Dr

Sep 27, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Abell is a wonderful doctor.

Sep 14, 2024