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Summary
Dr. Lellise Shewakena specializes in Internal Medicine, bringing 24 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine and provides care in English for her patients.
Dr. Shewakena practices at Kaiser Permanente in Reston, Virginia. She focuses on managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hypertension, and caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. Her practice includes administering flu vaccines, COVID-19 booster shots, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines to help keep patients protected. Patients rate her 5.0 out of 5 stars for the quality of care she provides.
Dr. Shewakena practices at Kaiser Permanente in Reston, Virginia. She focuses on managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hypertension, and caring for patients with chronic kidney disease. Her practice includes administering flu vaccines, COVID-19 booster shots, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines to help keep patients protected. Patients rate her 5.0 out of 5 stars for the quality of care she provides.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 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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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 24 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Arabic | Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi | Speaks English |
| Reston , VA | Rockville , MD | Annandale , VA | Fairfax , VA |
| Med School: Addis Ababa University Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Creighton University/Maricopa Integrated Health Systems - Phoenix, AZ | Med School: Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science & Technology School Of Medical Sciences | Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lellise Taye Shewakena
Medical Specialties
Lellise Taye Shewakena has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Lellise Taye Shewakena has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Lellise Taye Shewakena holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Virginia, Maryland, and District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027, and an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Addis Ababa University Faculty Of Medicine in 2002.
NPI Number
Lellise Taye Shewakena's NPI number is 1336380633.
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- Lellise Shewakena's office is located at 1890 Metro Center Dr, Reston, VA, 20190.
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