Summary

Dr. Simon Tesfau is a board-certified internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. He completed his residency training at Saint Johns Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York, where he developed expertise in comprehensive adult care. Dr. Tesfau is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Tesfau practices at Methodist Medical Group - Primary Care - Midtown in Memphis, Tennessee, and maintains hospital affiliations with Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett. He specializes in managing chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. His approach to care includes incorporating physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans, and he offers allergen immunotherapy for patients with allergies. Patients rate Dr. Tesfau 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Saint Johns Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY
  • 21 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Methodist Medical Group - Primary Care - Midtown

1533 Union AveMemphis, TN 38104
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Simon Tesfau, MDDr. Sonal Mehr, MDDr. Kenneth Bonaparte, MDDr. Tuesdae Stainbrook, DO
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.5 
4.4 
18 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Memphis , TNMemphis , TNMemphis , TNDu Bois , PA
Med School: Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Med School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Simon Tesfau

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optimum HealthCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Simon Tesfau has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Simon Tesfau has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Saint Johns Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY

Medical School

Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Dr. Simon Tesfau speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Simon Tesfau affiliated with?
Dr. Simon Tesfau is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett.

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