Summary

Dr. Lellise Shewakena is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine. With 24 years of experience treating adult patients, she focuses on comprehensive primary care and the management of complex medical conditions. Dr. Shewakena speaks English and provides care for patients dealing with various health challenges.

Dr. Shewakena practices at Kaiser Permanente Reston Medical Center in Reston, Virginia. She specializes in treating patients experiencing nausea and vomiting, including those with cannabis hyperemesis syndrome and symptoms related to cancer treatment. Her diagnostic expertise includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and screening for diabetic complications affecting the kidneys. Patients rate her care at 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Addis Ababa University Faculty Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Reston , VAFairfax , VAFairfax , VAHerndon , VA
Med School: Addis Ababa University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Nalanda Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lellise Taye Shewakena

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - HMO
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lellise Taye Shewakena has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lellise Taye Shewakena has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Addis Ababa University Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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