Dr. Getachew C Mekasha, MD

Dr. Getachew Mekasha is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who brings nearly five decades of clinical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at Howard University Hospital. With 46 years of experience treating digestive and internal medicine conditions, Dr. Mekasha has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex gastrointestinal disorders. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Mekasha is affiliated with Howard University Hospital and practices at locations in College Park, Maryland and Washington, DC. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, gastritis, and dyspepsia, helping patients manage digestive concerns with comprehensive care. His clinical expertise includes performing pathology tests, surgical pathology procedures, and kidney transplant biopsies. Dr. Mekasha's extensive experience …enables him to provide thorough diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning for patients with gastrointestinal and internal medicine needs.