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Dr. Dagnachew Assefa, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Fairfax, VA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Dagnachew Assefa, MD

Dr. Dagnachew Assefa, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonology Specialist in Fairfax, VA. They specialize in Pediatric Pulmonology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from Addis Ababa University and is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital and Children's National Hospital. Dr. Assefa, completed a residency at Children's Hospital Mich-Wayne St University. Patients rated Dr. Assefa an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Assefa works at Practice in Fairfax, VA with other offices in Falls Church, VA and Richmond, VA. 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. Assefa's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northern Virginia
    3023 Hamaker Ct Ste 300, Fairfax, VA 22031 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 876-2788
  2. 2
    Inova Children's Sleep Center
    2730 Prosperity Ave Ste D, Fairfax, VA 22031 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 226-2290
  3. 3
    Inova Fairfax Hospital
    3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 876-2788
  4. 4
    Pediatric Neurology Clinic-bsmg
    5875 Bremo Rd Ste 303, Richmond, VA 23226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 281-8303

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  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Children's National Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Pulmonology

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    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Amharic
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    • 1831170794
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • NEW YORK Medical College
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    • Children's Hospital Mich-Wayne St University
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    • Addis Ababa University
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    • Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
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