Shewangizaw Worku, MD, PhD
4.5/5
43 Ratings – 12 Comments
My specialties:
- Infectious disease
- Travel medicine
Professional interests:
- Hospital-acquired infections
- Endocarditis
- International travel infections
- Fever of Unknown Origin
- HIV Infections
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
- 13
Hospital affiliations
- Cambridge Medical Center
- Mercy Hospital
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Patient ratings and comments
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4.5 out of 5 (43 Ratings, 12 Comments)
9/11/2019
I am seeing this provider as a result of a potential infectious disease, and first encountered him as a part of a one-week stay in Mercy Hospital last [...]. I am following up with him as a result of the medicines he has prescribed, which I may end up taking for at least another year. I believe that although he is not my primary healthcare doctor, that my infectious disease issue deserves the continuing attention of a provider with his kind of expertise.
9/2/2019
Dr. Worku is a very competent health care provider. He is very professional person, and he listen to your concerns. He seems very smart at what he is doing. Would recommend him for sure!
8/11/2019
he was super nice,respectful, kind. I liked him.
5/21/2019
At times the dr. came across as impatient with some questions asked by my wife and I. He was not rude, but seemed a little put out.
5/9/2019
Everyone was very nice, the Dr explained everything to us in away that we understood his concerns and what the next step to do was
5/9/2019
Dr. Worku was extremely helpful to me in a health issue I was experiencing. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and understanding. He knew I was anxious to learn the test results, and was very responsive to my messaging on mycharts with questions about the test. I am very thankful for the care he provided me.
4/23/2019
dr worku is very good about making you feel comfortable so you can ask questions. he also explains the information so I could understand it.
3/28/2019
The experience with Dr. Worku was fine but no one including this specialist has been able to help me in 2 and half months with the anticipated side effects of cellulitis which is truly making me sick on a daily basis and draining me of my daily energy levels. [...] A long time without any answers to what is truly changing my daily life. [...]
3/19/2019
This was a one time visit and the dr. & his staff were very good.
2/27/2019
He is wonderful - he helped save my life.