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Dr. Getachew Mekasha, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 73
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Dr. Getachew Mekasha, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Getachew Mekasha, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 73
Washington, DC
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44 years of experience
Dr. Getachew Mekasha, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, DC.

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Dr. Mekasha graduated from ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY / GONDAR COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE. Dr. Getachew Mekasha, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, DC and has 44 years experience. Dr. Mekasha currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Howard University Hospital. Dr. Mekasha has experience treating conditions like Heartburn among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Mekasha's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Mekasha also speaks Amharic. Dr. Mekasha accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Heartburn
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Heartburn
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Heartburn
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Anal or Rectal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2139 Georgia Ave NW Ste 3A, Washington, DC 20001
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Languages Spoken
Amharic
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY / GONDAR COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
    1980
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Getachew Mekasha, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mekasha's profile.

Dr. Getachew Mekasha, MD is affiliated with Howard University Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC