Summary

Dr. Abiy Meshesha treats hypertensive emergency and hypertension, and performs laparoscopy and laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. He has practiced surgery for 30 years and is affiliated with Adventist Health Tulare. He speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Meshesha completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine and sees patients in Visalia and Tulare, California.

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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SurgerySurgerySurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.1 
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30 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi
Visalia , CABakersfield , CAHanford , CAToledo , OH
Med School: Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CORDOBA
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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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Abiy Meshesha affiliated with?
Dr. Abiy Meshesha is affiliated with Adventist Health Tulare.
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.
Is Dr. Abiy Meshesha accepting new patients?
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Data Sources

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