Dr. Wegayeu Gizaw was born and raised in the Southern part of Ethiopia (Sidama) on a coffee farm that his family owned. He moved to the United States in 2005 right after graduating from high school and attended Luzerne County Community College, where he received an Associates Degree in Surgical Technology. Dr. Gizaw continued in the medical field, studying Biochemistry at Misericordia University in 2011.
Upon receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Gizaw taught Anatomy and Physiology at Lackawanna College in Scranton Pennsylvania, then moved to Virginia to become Clinic Director at The Joint Chiropractic in Stafford.
Dr. Gizaw states that the best thing about being a chiropractor is the ability to see the effects of an adjustment on his patients’ quality of life, and making a difference in patients’ health and wellness goals.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer and cruising around on his motorcycle.
Wegayeu Gizaw, DC was recently married to Jerusalem Gizaw.
In Case You Didn’t Know
The items in Dr. Gizaw’s fridge that he can’t be without are eggs and avocados. He loves making and enjoying an omelet every morning to kick off the day with a boost of protein.
Four notable people that he would choose for his perfect dinner party include Dave Chappelle, John Stewart, Bob Marley and Jesus Christ. Several of them were chosen due to his love for satire!
