Betty C. Villafuerte, MD
Specializing in Endocrinology
Affiliation: Owensboro Health
Locations
Biography
Dr. Betty Villafuerte, board-certified endocrinologist, looks forward to meeting the needs of diabetes and endocrinology patients in Owensboro. With more than 30 years’ experience in her field, she aims to help them understand their medical problem so they can then improve their health and their quality of life.
Dr. Villafuerte earned her medical degree from the University of Philippines and completed a residency at State University of New York in Buffalo and a fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. She joins Owensboro Health after serving for 10 years as the Endocrinology Section Chief at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
Originally from the Philippines, she was encouraged by her parents to pursue a career in medicine. She enjoys hiking, traveling, and seeing new cultures and places.
Education & Training
Education
- University of the Philippines, College of Medicine
Residency
- State University of New York, Mercy Hospital, Buffalo, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Clinical and Research Fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism
Board Certified
American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Publications
COVID-19 Vaccines and Type 1 Diabetes
Owensboro Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Francis DuFrayne and Endocrinologist Dr. Betty Villafuerte joined the JDRF Indiana & Kentucky Community Board President Dr. Malone to discuss Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19. Watch as they discuss what you should know about the vaccine and answer questions relevant to diabetics.