Dr. Abel Zemenfes Tsighe

Dr. Abel Zemenfes Tsighe is a distinguished Assistant Professor of Medicine at the College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, specializing in nephrology. After earning his medical degree and completing his specialty in internal medicine at Addis Ababa University, he further honed his expertise with a sub-specialty certificate in nephrology, including training at the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada. His academic journey is marked by numerous accolades, including being the first graduate of the Addis Ababa University nephrology program and achieving recognition for his excellent case presentations at international seminars.

In his professional role, Dr. Tsighe has significantly contributed to both clinical practice and medical education. At Tikur Anbessa Specialized Teaching Hospital, he undertook various responsibilities, including teaching, clinical rounds, and performing nephrology procedures such as hemodialysis and kidney biopsies. His research interests are diverse, covering areas like glomerular diseases, dialysis, and kidney transplantation, contributing to national treatment manuals and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Tsighe is also actively involved in continuing medical education, moderating sessions, and delivering lectures on nephrology topics, furthering the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in Ethiopia.

Dr. Abel Zemenfes Tsighe Phone number and Price range –

Contact Details: +251111239992

Price Range: 1570 Ethiopian Birr to 6500 Ethiopian Birr.

Education

• Sub-specialty Certificate in Nephrology: College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, 2017-2019 (including attachment in UHN, Toronto, Canada)
• Specialty Certificate in Internal Medicine: College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, 2013-2015
• Medical Degree: College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, 2007-2012

Experience

• Assistant Professor of Medicine: College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Dec 2015 – Present)
• Lecturer: College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University (2012-2015)
• Internal Medicine Specialist: Werabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (3 months)
• Member of the Department of Internal Medicine and Renal Unit: Tikur Anbessa Specialized Teaching Hospital (18 months)

Achievements

• Dean’s Honor List (2009)
• Second Best Performing Qualifying Resident (2015)
• First graduate of the Addis Ababa University nephrology program with excellent scores
• Best case presentation at the Salzburg Internal Medicine OMI seminar (June 2022)

Publications

• Number of publications: 5

Professional Affiliations

• Ethiopian Medical Association
• Ethiopian Society of Internal Medicine
• International Society of Nephrology