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Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD

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(Mekdes Hailu, MD)
Specializes in: Family Medicine, General Practice and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)
Semmelweis University (1991)
Professional interests include: asthma, blood in stool, bronchiolitis, and more.
200 W 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD is a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY specializing in family medicine, general practice and internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Semmelweis University in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai West and ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI.

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Office Locations

Address:

200 W 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

Some issues Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

  • Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
  • Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
  • Viral infections
  • Physical activity, especially outdoors
  • Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY were blood draw, lab tests and thyroid function tests.

blood draw 59
doctor visit 47
lab tests 10
thyroid function tests 10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD.

Gender
Female 2
Male 1
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 2
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65
65 to 74 2

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD treated were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 5
High Cholesterol 5
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD graduated from Semmelweis University in 1991. She completed residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Semmelweis University (1991)

Residency: Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System
Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai West
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon NJ, Magnacare-Health Care, Elderplan, EmblemHealth - HIP, Oscar, United Health Care - Top Tier, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare, Humana Medicare, CIGNA Healthcare, 1199 SEIU, Multiplan PHCS, EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO, Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, Hotel Trades and Aetna.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon NJ
Magnacare-Health Care
Elderplan
EmblemHealth - HIP
Oscar
United Health Care - Top Tier
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Humana Medicare
CIGNA Healthcare
1199 SEIU
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 274 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mekdes Hailu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $24 INTRAROSA
$24
Allergan, Inc. $23 BOTOX
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc $22 Myrbetriq
$22
Antares Pharma, Inc. $17 OTREXUP
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $17
$17
Other $14 EUCRISA
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $93
Education $24

Biography

Dr. Mekdes Hailu's medical specialty is general practice and family medicine. These areas are among Dr. Hailu's clinical interests: breathing problems, bronchitis, and anemia. On average, patients gave her a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and Elderplan, in addition to other insurance carriers. She studied medicine at Semmelweis University Faculty of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Hailu has an open panel in New York, NY according to Yext.

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