Dr. Samuel Tesfay M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Samuel Tesfay M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

3/5(5)
1425 South Main Street Walnut Creek California, 94596
Rating

3/5

About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 23 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

GastroenterologyInflammatory Valve DiseaseInternal Medicine

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

Dr. Samuel Tesfay M.D.'s Practice location

1425 South Main Street -
Walnut Creek, California 94596
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Patient Experience with Dr. Tesfay


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Dr. Samuel Tesfay M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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