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 institutions, including Hackensack University Medical Center, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, and St. George Hospital in 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. She focuses on treating thyroid nodules, goiter, and heart failure. Her procedural expertise includes fine needle biopsies for thyroid and breast evaluations, as well as adrenal …gland needle biopsies. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.