The 20 Best Onchocerciasis Doctors in Ethiopia

Find the Top Onchocerciasis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Onchocerciasis near Ethiopia. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Onchocerciasis
    Distinguished in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Addis Ababa, AA, ET 

    Zerihun Tadesse practices practicing medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tadesse is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Trachoma, Chlamydia, and Onchocerciasis.

    Distinguished in Onchocerciasis
    Distinguished in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Addis Ababa, AA, ET 

    Fikre Seife practices practicing medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Seife is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Trachoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Spirurida Infections, and Lymphatic Filariasis.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Addis Ababa, AA, ET 

    Kebede Deribe practices practicing medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Deribe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Spirurida Infections, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Secernentea Infections.

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    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Addis Ababa, AA, ET 

    Sindew Mekasha practices practicing medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mekasha is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Onchocerciasis, Secernentea Infections, and Helminthiasis.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Jimma, OR, ET 

    Delenasaw Yewhalaw practices practicing medicine in Jimma, Ethiopia. Yewhalaw is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Onchocerciasis, and Spirurida Infections.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Jimma, OR, ET 

    Zeleke Mekonnen practices practicing medicine in Jimma, Ethiopia. Mekonnen is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Helminthiasis, Secernentea Infections, Whipworm Infection, and Ascariasis.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Addis Ababa, AA, ET 

    Sindew Feleke practices practicing medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Feleke is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, and Childhood Volvulus.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Insect Science Stream, 
    Addis Ababa, AA, ET 

    Asrat Hailu practices practicing medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Hailu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Leishmaniasis, Malaria, Lymphedema, and Spirurida Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Jimma, OR, ET 

    Daba Abdissa practices practicing medicine in Jimma, Ethiopia. Abdissa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, Onchocerciasis, and Spirurida Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Debre Tabor, AM, ET 

    Gebremedhin Gebrezgabiher practices practicing medicine in Debre Tabor, Ethiopia. Gebrezgabiher is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Secernentea Infections, Spirurida Infections, and Helminthiasis.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Addis Ababa, AA, ET 

    Hirpa Miecha practices practicing medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Miecha is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Trachoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Onchocerciasis, and Spirurida Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Jimma, OR, ET 

    Seid Mereta practices practicing medicine in Jimma, Ethiopia. Mr. Mereta is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Schistosomiasis, Helminthiasis, and Distomatosis.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Addis Ababa, AA, ET 

    Fikreab Kebede practices practicing medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Kebede is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Trachoma, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Scrotal Swelling.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Addis Ababa, AA, ET 

    Robel Yirgu practices practicing medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mr. Yirgu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scabies, Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, and Secernentea Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Addis Ababa, AA, ET 

    Nebiyu Negussu practices practicing medicine in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Mr. Negussu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trachoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Lymphedema, and Spirurida Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Jimma, OR, ET 

    Gebeyehu Bulcha practices practicing medicine in Jimma, Ethiopia. Bulcha is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, Helminthiasis, and Secernentea Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Jimma, OR, ET 

    Gelila Abraham practices practicing medicine in Jimma, Ethiopia. Ms. Abraham is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, Helminthiasis, and Secernentea Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Jimma, OR, ET 

    Zewdie Birhanu practices practicing medicine in Jimma, Ethiopia. Birhanu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Postpartum Depression, Splenomegaly, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Jimma, OR, ET 

    Firanbon Teshome practices practicing medicine in Jimma, Ethiopia. Teshome is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, Helminthiasis, and Secernentea Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Referral may be required
    Jimma, OR, ET 

    Nimona Berhanu practices practicing medicine in Jimma, Ethiopia. Berhanu is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, Helminthiasis, and Secernentea Infections.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Onchocerciasis?

    Onchocerciasis is a rare tropical parasitic disease transmitted by a black fly. Infection by the parasite can cause eye and skin problems. In humans, the parasitic worms live under the skin (subcutaneous nodules) and produce larvae (microfilariae). The larvae are found throughout the body, but especially in the skin and eyes. Repeated bites by infected flies increase the number of adult worms and larvae. Chronic skin Onchocerciasis (onchodermatitis) causes itching, a rash with small pimples (papular rash), scarring, and thickened, leathery skin (lichenification). Other symptoms may develop over time and might include saggy skin (such as ''hanging groin''), patchy areas of much lighter colored skin (leopard skin), ichthyosis-like lesions (''lizard skin''), darkening of the skin, and very severe itching. The eye infection is known as river blindness because the blackfly carrying the parasite lives near fast-flowing waters. Symptoms of an eye infection may include itchy eyes, red eyes, and sensitivity to light (photophobia). In some cases, the larvae may infect the optic nerve. As the common name suggests, infection of the eye by Onchocerciasis can lead to vision loss and eventually blindness. The disease is caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus and is transmitted by the bite of an infected black fly. About 90% of the cases occur in Africa.

    When should I see a Onchocerciasis doctor in Ethiopia?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Onchocerciasis doctor in Ethiopia?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Onchocerciasis doctor in Ethiopia?

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    How does MediFind rank Onchocerciasis doctors in Ethiopia?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Onchocerciasis doctors in Ethiopia?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Onchocerciasis doctor in Ethiopia?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Onchocerciasis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Onchocerciasis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Onchocerciasis doctor in Ethiopia?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Onchocerciasis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Onchocerciasis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Onchocerciasis doctors in Ethiopia?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Onchocerciasis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Onchocerciasis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Onchocerciasis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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