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Belachew Tessema, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Farmington, CT

BelachewTessemaMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Farmington, CT

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  • Office

    21 South Rd
    Farmington, CT 06032
    Phone+1 860-284-4950
    Fax+1 860-231-1728

Summary

  • Dr. Belachew Tessema is an otolaryngologist in Farmington, CT and is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Connecticut and has been in practice 14 years. He is experienced in cerebrospinal fluid leak and rhinology and sinus disease. He has more than 30 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2004 - 2008
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)Residency, Surgery, 2003 - 2004
  • Uconn School Of Medicine
    Uconn School Of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2011-2013
  • Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • In Vitro Efficacy of a Povidone-Iodine Nasal Antiseptic for Rapid Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2  
    Belachew Tessema, MD, JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Professional Memberships

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