Dr. Dereje Legesse, MD

Dr. Dereje Legesse is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency training at Michael Reese Hospital Medical Center. With 32 years of experience treating hospitalized patients, Dr. Legesse has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex medical conditions that require inpatient care.

Dr. Legesse is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area, including Washington, Silver Spring, Rockville, and McLean. He treats patients with heart failure, helping manage this serious cardiac condition through comprehensive care approaches. Dr. Legesse also provides care for patients dealing with obesity and weight management challenges, as well as those recovering from strokes. His diagnostic capabilities include performing …electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function, along with chest imaging studies to assess lung and heart conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.