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Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD

Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD is a general surgeon in Visalia, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Jimma University, Faculty Of Medicial Sciences in 1996. He is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

220 S Akers St Ste C Visalia, CA 93291

Make an Appointment

(559) 636-8600

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Meshesha is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center Visalia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Meshesha's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Meshesha

2.7

22 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
36%
36%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
14%
14%
1 Star
45%
45%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 02, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Mattie Nolte – Oct 13, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Crystal – Aug 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Feb 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marilyn – Feb 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Helen – Sep 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
C Monarrez in Visalia, CA – Jul 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nick K. in Visalia, CA – Oct 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Andy in Visalia, CA – May 10, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
lee in exeter, ca – Jan 27, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Compassionate Minimally invasive Patient centered

  • General Surgery

  • Breast Surgical Oncology

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • Endocrine Surgery

  • Gastroenterological Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • Bronx-lebanon Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • Addis Ababa University

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Jimma University, Faculty Of Medicial Sciences

    Medical School, 1996

  • Jimma Institute Of Health Sciences

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • Jimma University

    Undergraduate School, 1990
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Locations

Practice

Abiy Meshesha MD Inc.220 S Akers St Ste C Visalia, CA 93291
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Practice

Office5421 W Hillsdale Ave Visalia, CA 93291
2

Practice

Office202 W Willow Ave Ste 402 Visalia, CA 93291
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave
    Visalia, CA 93291
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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