Fall/Winter 2026 3 Comprehensive obesity care is closer than you think One of Nebraska’s most highly qualified physicians in the treatment of obesity and metabolic disease is practicing right here in northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota. Enas Al Zaghal, MD, of Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., an Avera Partner, is board-certified in obesity medicine, a distinction that reflects advanced training in the prevention, evaluation and treatment of obesity as a chronic medical disease. What is obesity medicine? Obesity medicine is a specialized field that recognizes obesity as a complex, chronic medical condition, not simply a matter of diet or willpower. Physicians with this board certification receive advanced training in the many factors that influence weight, including genetics, hormones, metabolism, medications and lifestyle. Care is individualized and focused on improving overall health while reducing the risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. In addition to this certification, Dr. Al Zaghal is also boardcertified in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism and internal medicine, allowing her to provide comprehensive care for patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances and other metabolic conditions. “Obesity is a complex medical disease that requires a comprehensive, individualized approach,” Dr. Al Zaghal says. “My goal is to help patients improve their long-term health using evidence-based treatment tailored to their needs.” Enas Al Zaghal, MD Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Obesity Specialist 605-665-1722 Expert guidance for your health journey Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., an Avera Partner, is proud to offer this level of specialty care close to home. Dr. Al Zaghal sees patients in both Norfolk, Nebraska, and Yankton, South Dakota. Appointments in Norfolk (Fountain Point Medical Community): 402-844-8110 or Yankton (Yankton Medical Clinic): 605-665-1722. New physicians at Yankton Medical Clinic Yankton Medical Clinic is pleased to welcome three new physicians to our clinic. Kate Haiar, MD Dr. Haiar is an internal medicine physician with a specialty in geriatrics. She is seeing patients in our internal medicine department and is scheduling patients at 605-665-1082. Jordyn Kreutzfeldt, MD Dr. Kreutzfeldt, an oncologist, is located in the Avera Cancer Institute, at 2601 Fox Run Parkway, in Yankton. You can schedule with her by calling 605-655-1800. Nicholas Pekas, MD, PhD Dr. Pekas is a neurologist located at the 9th Street Medical Plaza, 1001 W. 9th St., in Yankton. He is scheduling patients at 605-655-1070. With the addition of these three highly skilled physicians, Yankton Medical Clinic adds two specialty services— oncology and neurology—for our patients’ needs. Please join us in welcoming these physicians to our clinic!
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