Tsegaw Egziti, M.D.

Career Journey

Dr. Egziti was born in Ethiopia and graduated from Medical School at Gondar University in 2005. He then moved to the United States and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Austin Regional Program. Once he achieved his Diplomate in Internal Medicine, Dr. Egziti knew nephrology deeply interested him — a passion that has remained throughout his career. He was selected for a nephrology fellowship at the highly reputed University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas. After completing his fellowship, he practiced nephrology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before relocating to Houston. He joined HKSC in 2019, drawn to a group of dynamic physicians who shared his vision of applying knowledge every day with tremendous care and compassion.

Academic & Clinical Training

• MD — Gondar University, Ethiopia (2005)
• Internal Medicine Residency — University of Texas Southwestern Austin Regional Program
• Nephrology Fellowship — University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
• Practiced Nephrology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania prior to joining HKSC (2019)

Board Certifications & Committees

• Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) — Internal Medicine
• Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) — Nephrology
• Critical Care Committee
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Care Philosophy

Dr. Egziti's patients have often expressed that they regard him as a very compassionate and caring physician who places a strong emphasis on improving quality of life. He has established himself in the community as an endearing physician with his pleasant nature. His expertise in nephrology is consistently sought after by physicians, nurse practitioners, patients, and their families alike, for his immense knowledge, communication skills, and the empathetic care that he renders.

Beyond Medicine

Outside of work, Dr. Egziti enjoys reading, sports, playing guitar and piano, and spending time with his family.