Dr. Layal Esper, MD

Dr. Layal Esper is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism disorders. She earned her medical degree from the University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences and completed her residency training at multiple prestigious institutions, including Hackensack University Medical Center, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, and St. George Hospital-Beirut. Dr. Esper recently completed her fellowship at George Washington University Hospital in 2024, bringing 14 years of medical experience to her practice. She is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.

Dr. Esper practices at several UVA Health locations throughout Charlottesville, Virginia, including the Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic, Primary and Specialty Care Pantops, University Medical Center, and the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center. Her expertise focuses on treating thyroid nodules and goiter conditions, as well as managing heart failure in diabetic patients. She performs specialized procedures …including fine needle biopsies for thyroid evaluation, adrenal gland needle biopsies, and fine needle breast biopsies. Patients consistently rate Dr. Esper's care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.