Dr. Abel Zemenfes Tighe

Dr. Abel Zemenfes Tsighe holds internal medicine expertise and is an assistant professor of medicine at the College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University. As an educationalist whose heart beats for the medical profession, especially internal medicine specialization, Dr. Abel has carved his niche across the country. His academic responsibilities include determining the pedagogy necessary to educate the next generation of medical personnel directly participating in their formation and working on the detailed development of the curriculum and its adherence to such educational standards. His depth of knowledge and many years of practice in internal medicine have earned him the reputation of a good educator and a valuable professional for his students and other professionals.

Apart from being an academician, Dr. Abel is also in clinical practice, where he deploys his expertise and knowledge in internal medicine to treat a myriad of complicated medical disorders. Honesty, diligence, friendliness, adherence to medical evidence, and professionalism can also be his critical attributes toward patients.

Dr. Abel Zemenfes Tighe Phone number –

Contact Details: +251912049543

Dr. Abel Zemenfes Tighe Price range –

Price Range: 1550 Ethiopian Birr to 6500 Ethiopian Birr.

Education:

1. Subspecialty Certificate in Nephrology (including attachment in UHN, Toronto, Canada) – College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University (2017-2019)
2. Specialty Certificate in Internal Medicine – College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University (2013-2015)
3. Medical Degree – College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University (2007-2012)

Experience:

1. Assistant Professor of Medicine (Dec 2015 – Present) – College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University
2. Internal Medicine Specialist/Nephrologist
   • Tikur Anbessa Specialized Teaching Hospital (18 months)
   • Werabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (3 months)
3. Lecturer (2012-2015) – College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University

Achievements and Awards:

1. Dean’s Honor List (2009)
2. Second Best Performing Qualifying Resident (2015)
3. First Nephrology Program Trainee at Addis Ababa University, graduating with excellent scores.
4. Best Case Presentation at the Salzburg Internal Medicine OMI seminar (June 2022)

Certifications:

1. Completed POCUS, Interventional Nephrology, and Kidney Transplant ISN online curriculums.
2. Published a case report on PTU-associated ANCA vasculitis.
3. Contributed to the COVID national treatment manual.

Memberships:

1. Ethiopian Medical Association
2. Ethiopian Society of Internal Medicine
3. International Society of Nephrology