29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tessema, Trauma Surgeon in Fredericksburg, VA?
Dr. Tedla Tessema, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fredericksburg, VA. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Tessema graduated from Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De Santiago De Cuba and completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program. Dr. Tessema is fluent in English, Amharic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tessema’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tessema’s office at (540) 741-2865.
Where did Dr. Tessema go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De Santiago De Cuba
What languages does Dr. Tessema speak?
Dr. Tessema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Tessema typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Tessema diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tessema. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Tessema typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Tedla Tessema may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Tessema's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tessema accept my insurance?
Dr. Tessema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 741-2865 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tessema accept in Fredericksburg, VA?
Dr. Tessema in Fredericksburg, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Tessema's office located?
Dr. Tedla Tessema's Primary Practice
1101 Sam Perry Blvd Ste 219
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 741-2865
What is Dr. Tessema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tessema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952573370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tessema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tessema
What is Dr. Tedla Tessema's specialty?
Dr. Tessema is a Trauma Surgeon near Fredericksburg, VA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Tedla Tessema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tessema is affiliated with Mary Washington Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Tedla Tessema accepting new patients in Fredericksburg, VA?
Yes, Dr. Tedla Tessema is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tedla Tessema offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tessema's office at (540) 741-2865 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tedla Tessema?
Please contact Dr. Tessema's office at (540) 741-2865 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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