Freaw Dejenie, MD

Education

Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C. 

Fellowship, Gastroenterology, Chief Fellow, 2013 

Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C. 

Residency, Internal Medicine, Chief Resident, 2010 

Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C. 

Internship, 2009 

Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia 

Medical Degree, 2001 

Why Gastroenterology?

I chose gastroenterology because it allows me to combine precise medical care with meaningful patient relationships. Digestive health affects nearly every aspect of daily life, and I value the opportunity to both diagnose and treat conditions while guiding patients through their care with clarity and compassion. 

Areas of Interest

• Acid Reflux
• Colon Cancer Prevention and Screening
• Endoscopic Management of Gastrointestinal Diseases
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• GERD
• General Gastroenterology
• Hepatobiliary Diseases
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Liver Conditions & Diseases
• Motility Disorders

Languages

• Amharic
• English

Awards & Honors

2012- 2013 Outstanding Fellow, Howard University Hospital  

2011 Outstanding Chief Resident, Howard University Hospital 

Memberships

• <span data-contrast="none">American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span>
• <span data-contrast="none">American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span>