Loading Complete
Shamima Yeasmin

Shamima Yeasmin, MD

Endocrinology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Telehealth Visits

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • Bengali
  • English

Gender

Female

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nuvance Health - Danbury Hospital

About Shamima Yeasmin

Professional Statement

Dr. Shamima Yeasmin is an endocrinologist and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. She believes in tailoring medical treatment to the individual patient. She has a particular interest in the management of diabetes. She provides care for patients with disorders of endocrine organs, including pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands. She is originally from Bangladesh, completed a Ph.D. in molecular biology in Japan, a post-doctorate research fellowship at the University of Michigan and a clinical fellowship at the University of Massachusetts. In addition to patient care, she has spent time working on various research projects. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Get To Know Me

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I put patients first, listen to them patiently and tailor therapy based on their individual needs.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I work with patients to make them feel cared for.

How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I love to spend time with my family and friends.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Endocrinology is a perfect combination of science and medicine.

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: UMass Chan Medical School, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 2019
  • Residency: St. Vincent's Medical Center GME, Internal Medicine, 2016
  • Post Graduate: University of Michigan, 2011
  • Graduate: Shimane Medical University, 2010
  • Residency: Dhaka Medical College And Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2005
  • Medical School: Dhaka Medical College, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism: American Board of Internal Medicine

Locations

  1. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Endocrinology Danbury
  2. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Endocrinology Southbury
Need help scheduling? Call 203-794-5620

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Coventry-Aetna
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid Connecticut
  • Medicare Connecticut
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multiplan Inc
  • Northwell Direct
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

209 ratings, 11 reviews

Provider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.

Doctor Explain Recently
Composite
Doctor Spent Enough Time Recently
Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Always a pleasure to talk to. Dr. Yeasmin is kind and very knowledgeable! A great combo!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    She is a wonderful Doctor. I feel pretty good going to see her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    I feel very comfortable with Dr. Yeasmin. I think she’s a great Doctor and she covers all bases.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Very caring and engaging Dr. answered all my questions and gave me good advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    Dr. Yeasmin is very thorough and explains my condition and treatments completely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Dr Yeasmin and her staff are very respectful and supportive! I always feel great after seeing Dr Y. Since having her as my doctor I have confidence in my health care. Thank you so much for your thoughtful ness and professionalism. [Name]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Always very thorough when speaking of test results and answering my quesrions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    She was friendly and easy to talk to, she did her job professionally.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2025

    She always seems to genuinely care about her patients. Always has good advice to share.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    always spends time addressing my concerns and doesn't rush

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2025

    I love Dr. Yeasmin. She is very thorough, kind and knowledgeable.