CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSREVIEWSKim Bruce Abell, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersOffice: (585) 598-8505Fax: (585) 598-8122A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentNot Accepting New PatientsLocationsPenfield Family MedicinePenfield Crossings Medical Center2212 Penfield Road, Suite 100Penfield, NY 14526-1756Faculty AppointmentsAssistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine (Part-Time) - Department of Family Medicine (SMD) Patient Care SettingsFamily Medicine, Primary CareBiographyDr. 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.CredentialsEducation1996MD | University of Vermont College of MedicinePost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/1997 - 06/30/1999Residency in Family Medicine at Fletcher Allen Health Care06/23/1996 - 06/30/1997Internship in Family Medicine at Fletcher Allen Health CareAwards2018Excellence in Family Medicine MentorshipSponsor: Department of Family Medicine, University of Rochester SMD1999Resident Teacher Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine1999Vermont Initiative for Rural Health Informatics and Telemedicine Award1996John P. Lord M.D. '42 Scholarship for Career in Family PracticeVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles1991HS Cuckle; NJ Walk; JW Densem; JA Canick; KB Abell. "Second Trimester amniotic fluid oestriol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and human chorionic gonadotrophin levels in Down Syndrome". British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 1991; 98: 1160-1162.VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSReviewsAt URMC, we believe that patients should be empowered to make the right decisions regarding their personal healthcare. To do so, transparency is critical. URMC partners with Press Ganey, to survey our patients about all aspects of their care experience. We are now putting this pertinent information at your fingertips by displaying star ratings for our providers along with anonymous patient comments on our website. This will help you make better-informed choices about how and with whom you seek care. Click here to learn more about the surveys used to generate this vital information.