Summary

Dr. Abiy Meshesha is a surgeon with three decades of medical experience serving patients throughout California's Central Valley. He earned his medical degree from Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences before completing his residency at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine. His extensive surgical training has equipped him to handle a wide range of surgical procedures and complex medical conditions. Dr. Meshesha is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve the diverse communities in his practice area.

Dr. Meshesha maintains hospital affiliations with Adventist Health Tulare and practices in both Visalia and Tulare, California. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure conditions, including serious hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. He also provides surgical care for pediatric patients with various forms of elevated blood pressure. His surgical skills encompass procedures requiring sedation as well as diagnostic surgical pathology work that helps determine the best treatment approaches for his patients. 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 Spanish, English
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 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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Dr. Abiy Akalu Meshesha, MDNirav Naik, MDDr. Lamont Steven Berg, MDDr. Julianne Nootenboom
SurgerySurgeryAnesthesiologySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.1 
4.2 
30 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 2 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi
Visalia , CABAKERSFIELD , CAVisalia , CAVisalia , 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 Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Abiy Meshesha's office located?
Dr. Abiy Meshesha's office is located at 5421 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA, 93291.
Is Dr. Abiy Meshesha accepting new patients?
Dr. Abiy Meshesha is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Abiy Meshesha's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Abiy Meshesha speak?
Dr. Abiy Meshesha speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Abiy Meshesha accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Abiy Meshesha accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Abiy Meshesha accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Abiy Meshesha has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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