Summary

Dr. Bethlehem Dessalegn Mekonnen specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and vision health. They earned their medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed residency training at UCSF Medical Center. With a decade of experience in the field, Dr. Mekonnen brings extensive knowledge to treating various eye conditions and performing specialized procedures.

Dr. Mekonnen practices in Palo Alto, California, where they treat patients with conditions such as dry eyes, cataracts, and blocked oil glands in the eyelids. They perform advanced diagnostic procedures including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health. Dr. Mekonnen also specializes in intraocular lens implants, helping patients restore clear vision after cataract surgery.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 10 years of experience
  • 67 insurance plans accepted
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
10 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 82 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi
Palo Alto , CASan Jose , CALos Altos , CARoseville , CA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bethlehem Dessalegn Mekonnen

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Aspire Health Plan - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare
  • CalOptima
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bethlehem Dessalegn Mekonnen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bethlehem Dessalegn Mekonnen has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Ophthalmologist

Certifications, License, & Education

10 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2016

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Dr. Bethlehem Dessalegn Mekonnen's office is located at 2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA, 94303.

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