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Summary
Dr. Tesfaye Zelleke treats epilepsy, seizure conditions, and non-epileptic seizures, and performs electroencephalograms, MRI of the head, and MRI of the lumbar spine. He practices neurology and pediatrics and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Zelleke is affiliated with Children's National Medical Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, and Inova LJ Murphy Children's Hospital. He completed his residency at Woodhull Medical Mental Health Center and earned his medical degree from Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine. He sees patients in Washington, DC, and Falls Church, Virginia, and speaks English and Spanish.
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Quick Facts
- 41 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Woodhull Medical Mental Health Center
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Tesfaye Getaneh Zelleke has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 41 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Spanish | ||
| Washington , DC | Rockville , MD | Oakton , VA | Bethesda , MD |
| Med School: Addis Ababa University Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: St. George’s University Doctor of Medicine | Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine | Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Tesfaye Getaneh Zelleke has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Tesfaye Getaneh Zelleke has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
Dr. Tesfaye Getaneh Zelleke holds an expired medical license in the states of Virginia and District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Woodhull Medical Mental Health Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Addis Ababa University Faculty Of Medicine in 1985.
NPI Number
Dr. Zelleke's NPI number is 1568608404.
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- Where is Dr. Tesfaye Zelleke's office located?
- Dr. Tesfaye Zelleke's office is located at 111 Michigan Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 20010.
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- Dr. Tesfaye Zelleke has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Tesfaye Zelleke affiliated with?
- Dr. Tesfaye Zelleke is affiliated with Childrens National Medical Center, INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL, Holy Cross Hospital, and Inova Lj Murphy Childrens Hospital.
- What languages does Dr. Tesfaye Zelleke speak?
- Dr. Tesfaye Zelleke speaks English and Spanish.
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