Summary

Dr. Abiy Meshesha is a surgeon with three decades of experience serving patients in the Visalia and Tulare areas. He earned his medical degree from Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences and completed his residency training at Baylor College of Medicine. His extensive surgical background spans 30 years of practice, during which he has developed expertise in treating various conditions including hypertension and pediatric hypertensive emergencies. Dr. Meshesha is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Meshesha practices at multiple locations throughout the Central Valley, including Adventist Health Tulare and Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia, California. His surgical expertise includes performing laparoscopic procedures and laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, utilizing minimally invasive techniques that often result in faster recovery times for patients. He also provides diagnostic services such as basic metabolic panels to help monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Meshesha an average rating of 3.1 on Vitals.
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Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.1
  • 30 years of experience
  • 59 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Locations

Dr. Abiy Akalu Meshesha has 3 locations

Abiy Meshesha Md Inc

5421 W Hillsdale AveVisalia, CA 93291
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kaweah Health Medical Center

400 W Mineral King AveVisalia, CA 93291

Adventist Health Tulare

869 N Cherry StTulare, CA 93274

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Visalia , CABakersfield , CASan Diego , CALemoore , CA
Med School: Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: University of Wisconsin at Madison
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Abiy Akalu Meshesha

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Progressive
  • Regence BlueShield
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Abiy Akalu Meshesha has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Abiy Akalu Meshesha has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Abiy Akalu Meshesha holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Meshesha's NPI number is 1639319783.

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What languages does Dr. Abiy Meshesha speak?
Dr. Abiy Meshesha speaks English and Spanish.
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