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Dr. Berhane Worku, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Berhane Worku, MD

Dr. Berhane Worku, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 21 years of experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Worku, completed a residency at Nyu Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Worku an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Worku works at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Worku's Office Locations

  1. 1
    NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422
  2. 2
    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - Multispecialty
    263 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ebstein's Anomaly
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Valve Diseases
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
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)
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
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    • Oxford Health Plans
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    • SelectCare
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    • VNS Choice
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    Ratings & Reviews

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    About Dr. Berhane Worku, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1740467950
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cornell/columbia New York Presbyterian|New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Nyu Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • New York University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

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    Dr. Worku works at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. View the full address on Dr. Worku’s profile.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Worku. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Worku.

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