Dr. Tesfaye Getaneh Zelleke, MD

Dr. Tesfaye Zelleke is a neurologist who specializes in child neurology and pediatrics, bringing more than four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Woodhull Medical Mental Health Center. Dr. Zelleke speaks both English and Spanish, helping him connect with diverse patient families.

Dr. Zelleke practices at multiple locations in Washington, DC and Falls Church, VA, with affiliations at Children's National Medical Center, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, and Inova LJ Murphy Children's Hospital. He focuses on treating epilepsy and different types of seizures in young patients. His approach includes using advanced diagnostic tools like electroencephalograms and MRI scans to understand each child's condition, while also incorporating physical therapy when appropriate for comprehensive care.