Who We Are
OpenDoor Virtual Medicine PLLC is a physician-led telemedicine practice organized as a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) and registered in the State of Minnesota. We provide high-quality, evidence-based virtual medical care focused on adult internal medicine consultation and clinical guidance.
Care is delivered by experienced, U.S. board-certified internal medicine physicians who offer thoughtful health advice, medical consultations, medication review, and test interpretation—securely and confidentially through a HIPAA-compliant platform.
Our service brings appropriate medical care to the comfort of your home, saving time and avoiding the hassle of traditional waiting rooms, while breaking barriers to high-quality care through direct access to experienced physicians when virtual care is appropriate.
Dr. Mesfin Etana Abdissa, MD
Founder, OpenDoor Virtual Medicine PLLC
Dr. Mesfin Etana Abdissa, MD is a U.S. board-certified internal medicine physician with over 18 years of experience in internal medicine, hospital medicine, and emergency medicine. A former Chief of Medicine at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, he brings deep expertise in quality, patient safety, and clinical process improvement to physician-led telemedicine. Fluent in English, Afaan Oromo, and Amharic, Dr. Abdissa is active in community health education and volunteered in telehealth initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a continued commitment to advancing health equity and access to high-quality care.
Medical Consults & Health Advice — Virtual
OpenDoor Virtual Medicine provides medical consultation and health advice from a board‑certified internal medicine physician. We help you make sense of symptoms, diagnoses, test results, and treatment options—especially when the medical system feels rushed, confusing, or contradictory.
This service is ideal when you want:
Clear answers after a clinic, urgent care, or hospital visit
Help interpreting labs, imaging reports, and medical records
A thoughtful second opinion
A safe next‑step plan (what to do now, what to monitor, and when to escalate care)
Our focus is clarity: translating medical language into practical guidance, weighing risks and options, and helping you prepare the right questions for your primary care physician or specialist.
Important: Telemedicine is not emergency care and does not replace an in‑person examination when one is necessary. If you have chest pain, severe shortness of breath, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or rapidly worsening symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Interpreter support may be used when needed to reduce language or cultural barriers and ensure understanding.
Telehealth Visit Process
Start in the secure patient portal
Click Start Visit to enter our HIPAA‑compliant patient portal. This portal is separate from the website and is where all scheduling, intake, and payments occur.
Choose your visit type and appointment time
Select the visit that best matches your concern and request an available appointment.Create your secure account
Set up your patient account to protect your information and allow confidential communication.Complete your intake forms
Provide your medical history, medications, allergies, and upload relevant documents or test results securely.Pay securely
Visit fees are paid through the portal prior to or at the time of service.Meet with your doctor
Connect with a board‑certified internal medicine physician through the secure system for confidential medical advice and clear next steps.
Importont Information & Policies
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Services are provided by U.S.-licensed, board-certified physicians
Patients must be physically located in a U.S. state where the physician is licensed at the time of the visit for clinical care
Consultative services and second-opinion guidance may be available internationally when legally permissible
Adult patients only (18+)
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This website does not collect medical information
All medical communication occurs within a secure, HIPAA-compliant electronic medical record
Industry-standard safeguards are used to protect patient information
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Start in the secure patient portal
Choose your visit type and appointment time
Create your secure account
Complete intake forms and upload records
Pay securely through the portal
Meet with your physician via secure video or asynchronous consult
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We value both your time and our clinicians’ time. Appointments may be canceled or rescheduled through the secure patient portal prior to the scheduled visit. Late cancellations or missed appointments may be subject to a fee, as clinical time is reserved specifically for you.
Detailed cancellation and no-show policies are displayed in the patient portal at the time of scheduling. Please review these policies carefully before confirming your appointment.
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OpenDoor Virtual Medicine is committed to ethical, transparent, and evidence-based medical practice. Clinical recommendations are guided by current medical standards, professional judgment, and the information available at the time of the visit.
When virtual care is not sufficient, we prioritize patient safety and recommend timely referral to in-person or specialty care as appropriate. We do not provide emergency services or care beyond the scope of telemedicine.
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For non-clinical questions related to scheduling, billing, or technical issues, patients may contact our administrative support team using the information provided on this website or within the patient portal.
Please do not send medical information through email or contact forms. Medical questions and document sharing must be completed through the secure patient portal to protect your privacy and confidentiality.
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Information provided through OpenDoor Virtual Medicine is intended for medical consultation and health advice only and does not replace emergency care or an ongoing relationship with an in-person primary care physician. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate care.
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