Dima Youssef

Dima Youssef, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at East Tennessee State University's James H. Quillen College of Medicine. She specializes in the Division of Infectious, Inflammatory and Immunologic Disease. Her clinical affiliations include Johnson City Medical Center, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital, Sycamore Shoals Hospital, and Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Education:

• MD: Lebanese University, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon (1998-2004)
• Residencies: Family Medicine (2004-2006, American University of Beirut) and Internal Medicine (2006-2009, ETSU)
• Fellowship: Infectious Diseases (2009-2011, ETSU)

Research Interests: Focuses on infectious diseases, immunology, and geriatric medicine. Her work addresses complex clinical challenges in infection management, antimicrobial strategies, and multi-system disorders in aging populations. She explores intersections between endocrine disorders and dermatological manifestations.

Publications: Authored/co-authored peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Geriatrics and Gerontology International, Dermito-Endocrinology, and Tennessee Medicine. These publications highlight her contributions to geriatric healthcare, dermatological-endocrine comorbidities, and infectious disease management in clinical settings.