Summary

Dr. Ashenafi Tamene is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from Addis Ababa University before completing his residency training at the University of Minnesota Health Care System. With 21 years of experience treating heart and vascular conditions, Dr. Tamene brings extensive expertise to his cardiovascular practice.

Dr. Tamene practices throughout the Minneapolis area and maintains affiliations with Minneapolis Heart Institute, Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital Unity Campus, Saint Francis Regional Medical Center, and Ridgeview Medical Center. He specializes in treating atrial fibrillation, which causes irregular heartbeats, and coronary artery disease affecting both men and women. His practice includes comprehensive heart health evaluations using metabolic panels and kidney function tests to assess overall cardiovascular wellness.

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Quick Facts

  • 21 years of experience
  • University Of Minnesota Health Care System
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ashenafi Mekonnen Tamene has 6 locations

Minneapolis Heart Institute

800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407

Saint Francis Regional Medical Center

1455 Saint Francis AveShakopee, MN 55379

M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank East

2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454

Mercy Hospital Unity Campus

550 Osborne Rd NeFridley, MN 55432

Mercy Hospital

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NwCoon Rapids, MN 55433

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Cardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerInterventional CardiologyNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
21 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Minneapolis , MNEdina , MNSaint Paul , MNEdina , MN
Med School: ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Ashenafi Mekonnen Tamene has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ashenafi Mekonnen Tamene has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Minnesota Health Care System

Medical School

ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITYGraduated in 2009
Addis Ababa University Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 2005

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Which hospitals is Dr. Ashenafi Tamene affiliated with?
Dr. Ashenafi Tamene is affiliated with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE, Mercy Hospital, MERCY HOSPITAL UNITY CAMPUS, Saint Francis Regional Medical Center, and Ridgeview Medical Center.
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