Shewangizaw Worku, MD, PhD
My specialties:
- Infectious disease
- Travel medicine
Professional interests:
- Hospital-acquired infections
- Endocarditis
- International travel infections
- Fever of Unknown Origin
- HIV Infections
- Virtual visits
I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Blaine, Minnesota.
Best part of my work: Getting answers for patients on longstanding problems and questions.
Why I became a physician: I was always interested in helping the sick.
What I tell my friends and family: Hand washing is the best protection against infections. Get vaccinated.
How I spend my free time: Exercising, watching sports, time with my family. It is always fun to play sports and cook with children.
What patients say about me: I'm often told that I am very thorough, kind and caring. Patients appreciate all the time and patience I provide during the visit.
Favorite health tip: Prevention is better than cure.
Practice philosophy: Patients come first.
Credentials
- MD
- PhD
Board-certified specialties
- Infectious disease
Specialties
- Travel medicine
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Family activities
- Fitness
- Watching sports
Educational institutions
- Gondar Medical College
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- Infectious Disease Society of America
Residencies
- Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Fellowships
- Saint Louis University
Years of experience
- 15
Hospital affiliations
- Cambridge Medical Center
- Mercy Hospital
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Major health plans we accept
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we accept
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)