Dr. Getachew Afre MD
Internist
6323 GEORGIA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC, 20011About
Dr. Getachew Afre is an internist practicing in WASHINGTON, DC. Dr. Afre specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Afre provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) 1980
Addis Ababa University 1980
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Neck Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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