
Tinsay Woreta, MD, MPH
Gastroenterology
Hospital Medicine
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Tinsay Woreta
Professional Titles
- Program Director, Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology Fellowships
- Associate Program Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Osler Medical Residency
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Background
Dr. Woreta joins Johns Hopkins from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where she was the interim chief of the division of gastroenterology. Specializing in acute and chronic liver diseases, she sees patients with viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and those in need of cirrhosis liver transplantation.
Dr. Woreta has authored several publications and chapters.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
After Hepatitis C Is Cured, Inside Tract (Winter, 2018)
Research Interests
Chronic Viral Hepatitis, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Liver Transplantation Outcomes
Lab Website
Tinsay Woreta
- The Woreta Lab does clinical and translational research on Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Liver Transplantation Outcomes; Chronic Viral Hepatitis.
Selected Publications
- Kim B, Woreta T, Chen PH, Limketkai B, Singer A, Dagher N, Cameron A, Lin MT, Kamel I, Gurakar A. Donor-Transmitted Malignancy in a Liver Transplant Recipient: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Dig Dis Sci. 2012: Epub ahead of print.
- Woreta TA, SutcliffeCG, MehtaSH, BrownTT, HigginsY, ThomasDL, TorbensonMS, MooreRD, SulkowskiMS. Incidence and risk factors for steatosis progression in adults coinfected with HIV and hepatitis C virus. Gastroenterology. 2011; 140: 809-817.
- Woreta TA, Feldman LS, Stewart RW. Exotic Origin, Familiar Culprit. Am J Med. 2010; 123(3): 220-2.
- Woreta TA, Munoz BE, Gower EW, Alemayehu W, West SK. Effect of trichiasis surgery on visual acuity outcomes in Ethiopia. Arch Ophthalmol. 2009; 127(11): 1505-10.
- Rybak EA, Polotsky AJ, Woreta T, Hailpern SM, Bristow RE. Explained Compared with Unexplained Fever in Postoperative Myomectomy and Hysterectomy Patients. Obstet Gynecol. 2008; 111(5): 1137-42.
- Syin D, Woreta TA, Chang DC, Cameron JL, Pronovost PJ, Makary MA. Publication Bias in Surgery: Implications for Informed Consent. J Surg Res. 2007; 143(1): 88-93.
- Poliquin K, Ershov YV, Cunningham FX Jr., Woreta TA, Gantt RR, Gantt E. Inactivation of sll1556 in Synechocystis Strain PCC 6803 Impairs Isoprenoid Biosynthesis from Pentose Phosphate Cycle Substrates In Vitro. J Bacteriol. 2004; 186(14): 4685-93.
Book chapters:
- Woreta, T.A. & Hamilton, J.P. (2012). Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Etiology and Natural History. In Reau, N. & Poordad, F.F. (Ed.). Primary Liver Cancer (pp. 1-16). New York: Humana Press.
- Woreta, T.A. (2010). New-onset Jaundice. In Garabaldi, B.T. (Ed.), Patient Encounters: The Internal Medicine Work-Up (pp. 274-280). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Woreta, T.A. & Makary, M.A. (2008). Patient Safety. In Makary, M.A. (Ed.), General Surgery Review, 2nd edition (pp. 553-556). Washington DC: Ladner-Drysdale.
Edited Book Chapter:
- Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary chapters in First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK, 6th edition. Tao Le and Vikas Bhushan. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2007.
Oral/Poster Presentations:
- Woreta, T.A., Khashab, M.A., Victor, D.W. A Diagnostic Dilemma: The Case of a Highly Aggressive Vascular Lesion Involving the GI Tract. Presented as a poster presentation at: ACG 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting; Las Vegas, NV.
- Woreta, T., Sutcliffe, C., Mehta, S., Brown, T., Sulkowski, M. (2010, May). The Natural History of Hepatic Steatosis Among HIV/Hepatitis C Co-infected Adults with Paired Liver Biopsy. Poster Presentation at: Digestive Disease Week 2010; New Orleans, LA.
- Woreta, T., Feldman, L., Stewart, R. (2009, May). An Airtight Case: An Ethiopian with Abdominal Pain and Pneumoperitoneum. Poster Presentation presented at: Society of General Internal Medicine 32nd Annual Meeting; Miami, FL.
- Woreta, T., Munoz, B., Gower, E., Alemayehu, W., West, S. (2007, May). The Impact of Trichiasis Surgery on Visual Outcomes in Ethiopian Patients. Oral Presentation presented at: The Wilmer Residents Association Clinical Meeting; Baltimore, MD.
- Woreta, T., Cameron, J,, Chang, D., Syin, D., Makary, M. (2007, February). Measuring Publication Bias in Surgery: Implications for Informed Consent. Poster Presentation presented at: 2nd Annual Academic Surgical Congress; Phoenix, AZ.
Honors
- The Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology 2007 Student Award
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society
- Member, Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health
- Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Fellowship Award
- Banneker/Key Scholarship
- Gemstone Honors Program
- University Honors Program
- Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Departmental Honors Program
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Fellowship Award
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, STE 305, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-955-0670
- fax: 410-616-7421
- Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
- 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Columbia, MD 21045
- phone: 410-933-7495
- fax: 443-546-1703
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2013Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Medicine, 2010Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Graduate School, MPH, 2007Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2007Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023Transplant Hepatology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014Gastroenterology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
31 ratings, 13 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Dr Woreta Is very knowledgeable and explains everything regarding my condition. She provides In depth information that is current and listens to all concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Dr Woreta is very professional. She was prepared for the appointment. I have confidence in her ability to help me stay healthy. I am pleased to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
She was very pleasant and understood what I was saying.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
My provider was The MOST courteous, very patient, VERY understanding and most of all very caring! By far, The best Doctor I've ever had!!! Thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr Woreta is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
It was my first visit with her. She was patient and took a detailed history. She was not judgmental. She offered a variety of treatment approaches. I felt more informed and less concerned about my condition after seeing her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr. Woreta is one of the most thorough and compassionate doctors I have ever seen. She is highly intelligent and her bedside manner makes patients feel respected and relaxed during appointments. I would recommend her highly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr. Woreta is an excellent physician who is sincerely interested in the care and well-being of her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr. Woreta is very kind and I'm glad I chose her as my provider. She has excellent bedside manner, is patient, and has given me truthful advice about the state of my liver, and my weight loss journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Dr. Woreta is an excellent doctor and she answered all my questions and took time with me during this appointment. I am so fortunate to have her as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Love my provider.Excellent services like always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Personable, informative and positive