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Dr. Yirga Tekeste is an internal medicine physician who brings over three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences, building a foundation of comprehensive healthcare knowledge that has served him throughout his extensive 33-year career in medicine.
Dr. Tekeste practices at Jerry L Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, where he focuses on internal medicine care for adult patients. His clinical expertise includes treating patients with COVID-19 and providing essential coronavirus testing services. Through his work at the VA medical center, he serves veterans and their families with dedicated internal medicine care.
Dr. Tekeste practices at Jerry L Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, where he focuses on internal medicine care for adult patients. His clinical expertise includes treating patients with COVID-19 and providing essential coronavirus testing services. Through his work at the VA medical center, he serves veterans and their families with dedicated internal medicine care.
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Quick Facts
- 33 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 33 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Tamil | ||
| Loma Linda , CA | Beverly Hills , CA | Diamond Bar , CA | Los Altos , CA |
| Med School: Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences | Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Yirga Woldeyesus Tekeste
Medical Specialties
Dr. Yirga Woldeyesus Tekeste has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Yirga Woldeyesus Tekeste has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical SciencesGraduated in 1993
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- Dr. Yirga Tekeste is affiliated with Jerry L Pettis Memorial Va Medical Center.
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