Overview
Asefa Mekonnen is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Potomac, Maryland.
Dr. Mekonnen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, and Asthma in Children.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Mekonnen is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 111, Potomac, MD 20854
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Graduate of Harvard College, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. Residency in Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Brigham and Women''s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Research Fellowship in Respiratory Biology, Harvard School of Public Health. Private Practice, Pulmonologists PC of Montgomery County, MD since 1988. Special interest in sleep medicine. Clinical Professor of Medicine, George Washington Univ. School of Medicine since 2005. President, DC Thoracic Society, Washington DC 2014-2015. Volunteer Physician, Mercy Health Clinic, Gaithersburg MD. Member, Board of Directors, Mercy Health Clnic, 2013-15. Faculty leader, Hait mobile health clinics, Project Medishares and G.W. International Medicine, 2012- . Videos 2016 Armstrong Award for Excellence in Quality and Safety - Steven Kariya, M.D., Suburban Hospital. Dr. Kariya is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Asthma, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Kariya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kariya is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen by calling their office at 301-762-5020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen a top-rated expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen specialize in?
While Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You can view a list of Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen accept my insurance?
Dr. Asefa J. Mekonnen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-762-5020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Mekonnen isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Advanced
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Mekonnen isAdvanced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Periodic Limb Movement DisorderDr. Mekonnen isAdvanced. Learn about Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.
- Experienced
- AsthmaDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmpyemaDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Grass AllergyDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- HyperventilationDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Hyperventilation.
- Idiopathic HypersomniaDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypersomnia.
- Irregular Sleep-Wake SyndromeDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.
- Long Haul COVIDDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Long Haul COVID.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Lung NodulesDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- NarcolepsyDr. Mekonnen isExperienced. Learn about Narcolepsy.