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Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD
2.7 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Visalia, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD works in Visalia, CA as a Surgeon and has 28 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Jimma University, Faculty Of Medicial Sciences in 1996. Dr. Meshesha completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Meshesha has has worked on more claims relating to Lipomas and Ventral Hernia than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Meshesha has received an average rating of 2.7 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. They are affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Meshesha also speaks Amharic. Dr. Meshesha practices at Practice in Visalia, CA.

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  • Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
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  • Medicare HMO
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  • Health Net POS
  • Health Net of Arizona HMO
  • Large Group HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon POS
  • Preferred Provider Network
  • Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care) HMO
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Abiy Meshesha MD Inc.
    220 S Akers St Ste C, Visalia, CA 93291
  2. 2 Office
    5421 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
  3. 3 Office
    202 W Willow Ave Ste 402, Visalia, CA 93291

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Meshesha
2.7
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (10)

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May 02, 2024
He was thorough in the consultation. The surgery went very well. I would definately recommend him for your sugical needs.
— May 02, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Amharic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgical Oncology
Colorectal Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Jimma University, Faculty Of Medicial Sciences
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2009
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Meshesha accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Meshesha accepts here.

Dr. Meshesha frequently sees patients for Lipomas and Ventral Hernia.

Yes, Dr. Meshesha speaks Amharic. See Dr. Meshesha's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Meshesha has a star rating of 2.7/5 and has been reviewed 22 times.

Dr. Meshesha is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Meshesha has been practicing as a Surgeon for 28 years.

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