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Dr. Samuel Tesfay M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1425 South Main Street Walnut Creek California, 94596About
Samuel Tesfay, MD, maintains a position within the renowned Kaiser Permanente Healthcare System located in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Tesfay has nearly 15 years of experience practicing in the field of gastroenterology. He has obtained double Board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology and internal medicine. After receiving an extensive education and training, Dr. Tesfay is a well-versed gastroenterologist with expertise in inflammatory valve disease. Being a highly active physician, Dr. Tesfay has contributed various medical articles, co-authored a book, and is an attending physician to various medical facilities in his area.
Education and Training
University of California
Los Angeles
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- University of Illinois
Professional Society Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Society, California Gastroenterological Society
Articles and Publications
- Authored Articles; Co-Authored a Book
What do you attribute your success to?
- Prevention Healthcare, Education, Technology, Improving Patient Care, Continuing Research
Hobbies / Sports
- Soccer, Music, Piano, Guitar
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Nearest Hospitals
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1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK CA 94598CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE MARTINEZ CA 94553JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUSl
2540 EAST ST CONCORD CA 94520NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
251 E HURON ST CHICAGO IL 60611ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGOl
225 E CHICAGO, BOX 57 CHICAGO IL 60611DHHS USPHS INDIAN HEALTH SERVICESl
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