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Tinsay Woreta

Tinsay Woreta, MD, MPH

Gastroenterology

Hospital Medicine

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5.0 of 5 stars31 ratings, 13 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

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.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

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

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    • 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

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, STE 305, Lutherville, MD 21093
    • Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
      • 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Columbia, MD 21045

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2013

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Residency, Medicine, 2010

      Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

      Graduate School, MPH, 2007

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2007

      Board Certifications

      Internal Medicine

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023

      Transplant Hepatology

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014

      Gastroenterology

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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      • 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 reviews

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      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 5 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 11/11/2024

        She was very pleasant and understood what I was saying.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/7/2024

        Dr Woreta is the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 8/12/2024

        Good.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 6/19/2024

        Love my provider.Excellent services like always

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/10/2024

        Personable, informative and positive