Dagne Assefa, MD, FAAP, FCCP
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Language(s):
- English, Amharic, German
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Dr. Dagne Assefa, MD, FAAP, FCCP, is a pediatric pulmonologist at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) with extensive expertise in treating a wide array of pulmonary conditions. Fluent in English, Amharic, and German, Dr. Assefa brings a global perspective to his practice. He specializes in managing conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, exercise-related breathing disorders, sleep disorders, interstitial lung diseases, and lung conditions associated with prematurity.
Dr. Assefa completed medical school at Gondar College of Medical Sciences, followed by residencies at the University of Leipzig and Children’s Hospital of Michigan. He then completed a fellowship at New York Medical College, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.
Recognized for his commitment to patient care, Dr. Assefa has been honored by several top publications, including Castle Connolly’s Regional Top Doctors: 1st Edition, Arlington Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Richmond Magazine, and Washingtonian. His research contributions are notable as well, with several key publications addressing issues such as pulmonary nodules in children and the use of radiographs in diagnosing foreign body aspiration.
Dr. Assefa practices at PSV’s Fairfax clinic, where he is known for his patient-centered approach. Families consistently praise his thorough communication, compassionate care, and dedication to developing personalized treatment plans that empower them to manage their children’s conditions effectively. His patients particularly appreciate his ability to make complex medical issues understandable and his efforts to ensure comfort and confidence during the care process.
Publications:
Natural history of incidental pulmonary nodules in children. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2015. Assefa D, Atlas AB.
Three faces of costal exostoses: case series and review of literature. Assefa D, Murphy RC, Bergman K, Atlas AB. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011
Attenuated interleukin-8/leukocyte immunoresponse in preterm infants compared with term infants hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis: a pilot study. Assefa D, Amin N, Dozor AJ, Parton LA.Hum Immunol. 2011
Use of decubitus radiographs in the diagnosis of foreign body aspiration in young children. Assefa D, Amin N, Stringel G, Dozor AJ. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2007
Effect of deep inspiration on airway caliber in children with asthma. Assefa D, Amin N, Dozor AJ.Pediatr Pulmonol. 2004
Education:
Fellowship: New York Medical College, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center
Residency: The University of Leipzig, Children Hospital of Leipzig Wayne State University, Children Hospital of Michigan
Medical School: Addis Ababa University, Gondar College of Medical Sciences
- Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors: 1st Edition
- Top Doctors Recognition: Arlington Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Richmond Magazine, Washingtonian
