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Dr. Berhane Worku, MD

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Dr. Berhane Worku, MD
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Dr. Berhane Worku, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Berhane Worku, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Berhane Worku, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
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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 21 years experience. Dr. Worku currently practices at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and are affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. At present, Dr. Worku received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Worku's office accepts new patients. Dr. Worku is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

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

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Maze Procedure
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Maze Procedure
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Maze Procedure
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Septal Defect
Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constrictive Pericarditis
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Valve Diseases
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septic Embolism
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
Aneurysm Repair
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
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
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)
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 Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Oct 03, 2023
Dr Worku was very helpful in explaining my condition and procedure. He is kind and sensitive and has a reassuring manner.
Anne — Oct 03, 2023
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About Me

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
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • New York University
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Nyu Medical Center
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cornell/columbia New York Presbyterian|New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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 Weill Cornell Medical Center.

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

Dr. Worku has over 21 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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