Summary

Dr. Assefa graduated from the Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He works in South Holland, IL and 2 other locations and specializes in Internal Medicine. Dr. Assefa is affiliated with Advocate South Suburban Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 45 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • St Joseph Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 68 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Girma Balcha Assefa has 3 locations

Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

100 W 162nd StSouth Holland, IL 60473
Mon7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 12:30 pm
SunClosed

Advocate South Suburban Hospital

17800 Kedzie AveHazel Crest, IL 60429

Advocate Christ Medical Center

4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453

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Accepts New Patients
3.7 
45 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
South Holland , ILChicago , ILBlue Island , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Addis Ababa University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) Escuela De Medicina Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Girma Balcha Assefa

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - EPO
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO
  • Zing Health - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Girma Balcha Assefa has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Girma Balcha Assefa has the following 68 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bronchitis
  • Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
  • Bursitis / Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Check-up
  • Colitis
  • Constipation
  • Depression
  • Dermatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Eczema
  • Emphysema
  • Facial Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gastritis
  • Gout
  • Hay Fever (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
  • Heart Failure
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Hives (Urticaria)
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Immunization
  • Impotence (Vasculogenic Impotence)
  • Infections
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Lyme Disease
  • Lymphedema
  • Mammography
  • Mood Disorders
  • Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Physical
  • Pneumonia
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Prostate Cancer (Prostatic Neoplasm)
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology
  • Sciatica
  • Scleroderma
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Spinal Disorders
  • STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
  • Stroke
  • Tinnitus
  • Tuberculosis
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Vaccination
  • Vasculitis
  • Vertigo
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Joseph Hospital

Medical School

Addis Ababa University Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Girma Assefa affiliated with?
Dr. Girma Assefa is affiliated with Advocate South Suburban Hospital.
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What languages does Dr. Girma Assefa speak?
Dr. Girma Assefa speaks Spanish and English.

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