Ji Y. Chong, MD

Dr. Berhane Worku is an Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center and at New York Methodist Hospital. Dr. Worku completed his undergraduate studies at Brown University in 1998, obtaining a degree in neuroscience. He pursued his medical education at Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in general surgery at New York University Medical Center. He completed a research fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Columbia University Medical Center in 2010 and a clinical fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2012 and assumed his present position afterwards. Dr. Worku has undertaken several research endeavors in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and has published extensively in several peer-reviewed journals. He is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery and is a member of several surgical societies, including the Society of Thoracic Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Cardiology.Dr. Worku’s practice focuses on adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic, mitral, and tricuspid surgery, aortic aneurysm repair, and ablation for atrial fibrillation. In addition, Dr. Worku has additional interests in transcatheter therapies for aortic and mitral valve disease and surgical treatment of the failing heart, including percutaneous and permanent ventricular assist devices.

Dr. Robert T. Pyo is the Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and completed his residency in medicine at Elmhurst Hospital, NY. After completing fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital, NY, he has continued his clinical practice in New York. Prior to joining Methodist Hospital, he served as the Director of Interventional Cardiology at Stony Brook University Hospital. Dr. Pyo has expertise in coronary and peripheral arterial interventions, as well as noninvasive percutaneous procedures to treat valvular heart disease. He is dedicated to providing innovative, top-tier patient care and has served as the principal investigator in clinical trials focused on advancing medical care. “I feel privileged to care for Brooklyn patients. I am committed to working with the Weill Cornell Medicine team to establish a high-quality interventional program that ensures excellent care at Methodist Hospital.”

Oluyemi O. Badero, MD is a highly skilled cardiologist affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. With expertise in cardiology, Dr. Badero provides comprehensive care to patients, utilizing advanced techniques and treatments to address a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Badero accepts a variety of insurance plans, ensuring accessibility to quality care for patients. With a commitment to patient well-being, Dr. Badero strives to deliver personalized and compassionate healthcare, helping individuals maintain optimal heart health.Generated from the website