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Dr. Getu Assefa, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
4.7 (23)
Map Pin Small Dickson, TN
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Getu Assefa, MD

Dr. Getu Assefa, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Dickson, TN. Dr. Assefa, completed a fellowship at Cardiology Fellowship at Howard University Hospital|Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at LSU Health Science Center University Hospital. Dr. Assefa, completed a residency at DC General Hospital in Washington, DC. Patients rated Dr. Assefa an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Assefa works at Dickson Medical Associates in Dickson, TN with other offices in Kingston Springs, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Sick Sinus Syndrome 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.

Dr. Assefa's Office Locations

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    Dickson Medical Associates
    113 Highway 70 E Ste A Fl 3, Dickson, TN 37055 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Dickson Medical Associates
    111 W Kingston Springs Rd Ste 104, Kingston Springs, TN 37082 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Sick Sinus Syndrome
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Hypertension
Sinus Tachycardia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Cardioversion, Elective
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thrombolysis
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • HAP Insurance
    • Humana
    • MultiPlan
    • Sagamore Health Network
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7
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    Based on 23 ratings
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
    (1)
    2 Star
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Getu Assefa, MD

    Specialties*
    • Interventional Cardiology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1326019142
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cardiology Fellowship at Howard University Hospital|Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at LSU Health Science Center University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • DC General Hospital in Washington, DC
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Tristar Horizon Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Assefa has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Assefa has seen patients for Sick Sinus Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Assefa on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Assefa. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Assefa.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Assefa, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Assefa appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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