Dr. Ruth K. Tessema
Overview
Ruth Tessema, M.D., is an ophthalmologist at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine Howard County and Frederick locations. She earned her medical degree from Howard University and completed her ophthalmology residency at the UC Davis Eye Center. Before joining the Wilmer Eye Institute, she worked as an ophthalmologist with Kaiser Permanente in California. A lifelong interest in science and a passion for helping people live healthy, full lives led Dr. Tessema into medicine and the field of ophthalmology. She approaches care with the recognition that eyesight is vital to patient well-being and independence, and she strives to be a patient advocate, to remove systemic barriers to quality care and to protect the health and dignity of everyone she works with. Dr. Tessema has clinical experience in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, diabetic eye disease, dry eye treatment, and eyelid and ocular surface disorders.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis.
Dr. Tessema is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
161 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 275, Frederick, MD 21702
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ruth K. Tessema
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ruth K. Tessema?
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Is Dr. Ruth K. Tessema a top-rated expert for Uveitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ruth K. Tessema is classified as an Experienced expert for Uveitis, 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. Ruth K. Tessema specialize in?
While Dr. Ruth K. Tessema is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Uveitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Ruth K. Tessema accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruth K. Tessema accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-910-2330 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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