Dr. Yoseph Birku

Physician · Sentara Health Systems

Physician Chesapeake, VA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
10 years
since Nov 2016
Gender
Male

Experience

PhysicianCurrent
Sentara Health Systems
Since Nov 2016 · 10 years · Chesapeake, VA

Education

University Of Wisconsin - Madison
2005 – 2008
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa University
Master Of Science
1994 – 1997
The University Of Connecticut Health Center
2008 – 2010
Addis Ababa University
Doctor Of Medicine
1984 – 1990

Skills

Clinical Research Medicine Healthcare Hospitals Medical Education Public Health Infectious Diseases Health Education Internal Medicine Infection Control Inpatient Research Epidemiology Healthcare Management Travel Medicine Treatment Physicians Board Certified

About Sentara Health Systems

Industry
Hospital & Health Care
Employees
500 to 999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Dr. Yoseph Birku is a Physician, currently affiliated with Sentara Health Systems, based in Chesapeake, VA. As a physician, Dr. Birku contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chesapeake, VA. They have been with Sentara Health Systems for 10 years. Dr. Birku holds academic credentials, including Master Of Science and Doctor Of Medicine, from University Of Wisconsin - Madison and Addis Ababa University. Core competencies include Clinical Research, Medicine, Healthcare, Hospitals, Medical Education. Sentara Health Systems operates in the Hospital & Health Care sector with a workforce of 500 to 999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Chesapeake, VA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 161,969 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician specialty. Yoseph Birku is one of them.
  • 2,693 Physicians are based in VA (out of 33,258 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 9 contacts at Sentara Health Systems are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Physician compensation in VA: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $130,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Physicians in VA: Sole Proprietor (100), Carilion Clinic (59), University Of Virginia (48).
  • 1% of Physicians in VA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 61% of Physicians in VA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting Physician

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Yoseph Birku located?

Dr. Yoseph Birku is based in Chesapeake, VA. They are currently affiliated with Sentara Health Systems.

What is Dr. Yoseph Birku's specialty?

Dr. Yoseph Birku specializes in Physician. Their current role is Physician.

Where does Dr. Yoseph Birku currently work?

Dr. Yoseph Birku currently works at Sentara Health Systems. They have been there for 10 years.

What is Dr. Yoseph Birku's educational background?

Dr. Yoseph Birku attended University Of Wisconsin - Madison and Addis Ababa University.

How do I contact Dr. Yoseph Birku for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Physician in VA?

Physicians in VA typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $130,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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