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Bayhealth welcomes new endocrinologist to Dover practice

November 14, 2022

Bayhealth announced Hira Shakeel, MD, as the latest specialist to join the Bayhealth Endocrinology Dover practice.

She joins Tadele Desalew, MD, and Wai Wai Lin, MD.

Shakeel is a highly trained endocrinologist who offers care for patients with diabetes and many other conditions of the endocrine system, such as thyroid and adrenal gland disorders. She is currently accepting new patients.

“With the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes nearly doubling in Delaware in recent years, Bayhealth is doing what we can to address these growing health concerns. We’re very pleased that Dr. Shakeel has joined us to provide thorough and thoughtful care to help those struggling with diabetes and other hormone-related conditions, and live out our mission of strengthening the health of our community,” said Lawrence Ward, MD, MPH, FACP, Bayhealth vice president of physician services and clinical integration.

Shakeel comes to Bayhealth from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she finished a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. She holds a medical degree from Combined Military Hospital Lahore Medical College in Pakistan, followed by various internships and externships there and in the U.S. She did her internal medicine residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Maryland.

Bayhealth Endocrinology Dover is located at 1058 South Governors Ave., Suite 101.

To learn more or make an appointment, call 302-401-1500.

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