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Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD
2.7 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD is a General Surgeon in Visalia, CA.
Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD
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Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD

General Surgery* Age 53
Visalia, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD is a General Surgeon in Visalia, CA.

About

Dr. Meshesha graduated from Jimma University, Faculty Of Medicial Sciences in 1996 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD is a General Surgeon in Visalia, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Meshesha currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. Dr. Meshesha has experience treating conditions like Obstructed Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Meshesha received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Meshesha's office accepts new patients. Dr. Meshesha also speaks Amharic. Dr. Meshesha is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Osteosarcoma
Rib Fracture
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileostomy Status
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pheochromocytoma
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Appendectomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Bile Duct Procedure
Bile Duct Surgery
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bowel Surgery
Breast Cancer Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Duodenal Polypectomy
Duodenal Surgery
Endocrine Surgical Procedure
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Exploratory Surgery
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Surgery
Lumpectomy
Melanoma Removal
Neck Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroid Surgery
Partial Mastectomy
Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Removal
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin Biopsy
Skin Cancer Surgery With Reconstruction
Skin Grafts
Small Bowel Surgery
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stereotaxis
Stomach Surgery
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Tracheostomy
Tumor Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Whipple Procedure
Wound Care and Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Select
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Large Group HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin HMO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia HMO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Coventry Health Care of Missouri
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona HMO
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska PPO
  • Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care) HMO
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Traditional
  • Coventry Health Care of Virginia HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Coventry Healthcare of the Carolinas PPO
  • Medicare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO
  • Preferred Provider Network
  • Health Net POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Health Net of Arizona HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Iowa PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois POS
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas POS
  • Coventry Health Care of Florida PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas PPO
  • Blue Cross Accord
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) HMO
  • Humana
  • Medicare HMO
  • Coventry Health Care of Georgia POS
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama POS

Locations

  1. 1 Abiy Meshesha MD Inc.
    220 S Akers St Ste C, Visalia, CA 93291
  2. 2 Office
    202 W Willow Ave Ste 402, Visalia, CA 93291
  3. 3 Office
    5421 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA 93291

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Meshesha
2.7
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (10)

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May 02, 2024
He was thorough in the consultation. The surgery went very well. I would definately recommend him for your sugical needs.
— May 02, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Amharic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgical Oncology
Colorectal Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Jimma University, Faculty Of Medicial Sciences
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2009
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Meshesha's profile.

Dr. Meshesha frequently treats the following conditions: Obstructed Inguinal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA