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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.
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 locationsM Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center
500 Harvard St SeMinneapolis, MN 55455 Tel: (612) 273-3000
M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank East
2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454 Tel: (612) 273-3000
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Nurse Practitioner | Interventional Cardiology | Nurse 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 , MN | Edina , MN | Saint Paul , MN | Edina , MN |
| Med School: ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ashenafi Mekonnen Tamene
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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
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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- 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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