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Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD

General Surgery
2.7 (20)
Map Pin Small Visalia, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD

Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Visalia, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience. They graduated from Jimma University, Faculty Of Medicial Sciences and is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. Dr. Meshesha, completed a residency at Baylor College Of Med. Patients rated Dr. Meshesha an average 2.7 star rating.

Dr. Meshesha works at Victoria Gerken, M.d., Inc in Visalia, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Lipomas and Ventral Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Meshesha's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mineral King Surgical Associates Inc.
    5533 W Hillsdale Ave Ste C, Visalia, CA 93291 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 625-9055
  2. 2
    Abiy Meshesha, MD, Inc
    220 S Akers St Ste C, Visalia, CA 93291 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 636-8600
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    Abiy Meshesha MD Inc.
    5421 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 636-8600

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

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    2.7
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    (9)
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    About Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Amharic
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1639319783
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Baylor College Of Med
    Residency
    Internship
    • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Jimma University, Faculty Of Medicial Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Jimma University
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Meshesha is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Meshesha works at Victoria Gerken, M.d., Inc in Visalia, CA. View the full address on Dr. Meshesha’s profile.

    Dr. Meshesha has seen patients for Lipomas and Ventral Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Meshesha on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Meshesha. The overall rating for this provider is 2.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Meshesha.

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