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Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Jimma University, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences (2002)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

1396 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

1-800-777-7904

Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD is a gastroenterologist in Rockville, MD specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Jimma University, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Health, Luminis Health and KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE MID ATLANTIC STATES, INC.

Office Locations

1396 Piccard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockville, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	33
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	51
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockville, MD during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	47
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rockville, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	23
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	4
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	6

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD graduated from Jimma University, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences in 2002. He completed residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Jimma University, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences (2002)

Residency: Elmhurst Hospital Center

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board (2013)

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Cross Health

Luminis Health

KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF THE MID ATLANTIC STATES, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melik Tesfaye Tiba, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$216 General - Biliary Devices $216
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$107 DAKLINZA $107
Gilead Sciences Inc	$102 Viread $102
Shire North American Group Inc	$22 GATTEX $22
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$17 Ocaliva $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$447
Education	$17

Biography

Dr. Melik Tiba is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. His professional affiliations include Holy Cross Health and Luminis Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Rockville, MD. Dr. Tiba is a graduate of Jimma University, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences. His training includes a residency program at Elmhurst Hospital Center. In addition to English, Dr. Tiba (or staff) speaks Amharic and Oromo.