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Dr. Berhane Worku, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Dr. Berhane Worku, MD
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Dr. Berhane Worku, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Berhane Worku, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Berhane Worku, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Berhane Worku, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
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About Dr. Berhane Worku, MD

Dr. Worku graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 2003 and completed a residency at Nyu Medical Center. Dr. Berhane Worku, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has 23 years experience. Dr. Worku's office accepts new patients. Dr. Worku is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Where Dr. Berhane Worku, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Multispecialty
    263 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  2. 2 NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Experience and Background Check

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Aortic Arch Repair
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constrictive Pericarditis
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ebstein's Anomaly
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Disease
Heart Valve Diseases
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Maze Procedure
Mechanical Circulatory Support System
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Dr Worku was very helpful in explaining my condition and procedure. He is kind and sensitive and has a reassuring manner.
Anne — Oct 02, 2023
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Medicaid
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • CoreSource
  • United Healthcare
    Community Plan
    Compass
    Choice Plus
  • Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
    Emblem Health
  • Medicare Non-HMO
    Aetna
    Select
  • Fidelis Care
  • HealthFirst
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Personal Choice
  • SelectCare
  • Medicare
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Amida Care
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • POMCO Group
  • Blue Card
  • WellCare
  • VNS Choice
  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
    Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
  • Oxford Health Plans

Meet Dr. Berhane Worku, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Berhane Worku, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2003. He specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    2003
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • New York University
    2004
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Nyu Medical Center
    2008
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Cornell/columbia New York Presbyterian
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Berhane Worku, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Worku's profile.

Dr. Berhane Worku, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.

Yes, Dr. Berhane Worku, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Worku has over 23 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. Berhane Worku, MD Practices

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

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