Biruh T Workeneh, MD, FASN
Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine
About Dr. Workeneh
Dr. Biruh Workeneh is a provider in the MD Anderson Internal Medicine Center and an Associate Professor in the Section of Nephrology. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and joined MD Anderson in 2015.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2002 | University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA, MD, Doctor of Medicine |
| 1998 | University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA, BA, BA |
Board Certifications
| 2008 | American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Nephrology |
| 2005 | American Board of Internal Medicine |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Ahmed S, Guffey D, Minard C, Workeneh B. Efficacy of loop diuretics in the management of undocumented patients with end-stage renal disease. Am J Emerg Med 34(8):1552-5, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27260551.
- Razzak Chaudhary S, Workeneh BT, Montez-Rath ME, Zolopa AR, Klotman PE, Winkelmayer WC. Trends in the outcomes of end-stage renal disease secondary to human immunodeficiency virus-associated nephropathy. Nephrol Dial Transplant 30(10):1734-40, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26175146.
- Workeneh B, Guffey D, Minard CG, Mitch WE. Causes for Withdrawal in an Urban Peritoneal Dialysis Program. Int J Nephrol 2015:652953, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26064683.
- Workeneh B, Shypailo R, DeCastro I, Shah M, Guffey D, Minard CG, Mitch WE. Adverse Effects of Sporadic Dialysis on Body Composition. Nephron 131(1):73-7, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26314556.
- Peck BW, Workeneh B, Kadikoy H, Abdellatif A. Sodium hypochlorite-induced acute kidney injury. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 25(2):381-4, 2014. PMID: 24626008.
- Shah MK, Workeneh B, Taffet GE. Hypernatremia in the geriatric population. Clin Interv Aging 9:1987-92, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25429210.
- Workeneh B, Bajaj M. The regulation of muscle protein turnover in diabetes. Int J Biochem Cell Biol 45(10):2239-44, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23838169.
- Workeneh B, Mitch WE. High-protein diet in diabetic nephropathy: what is really safe?. Am J Clin Nutr 98(2):266-8, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23824718.
- Workeneh B, Sangsiraprapha W, Addison D, Longfield E. A novel case of persistent Bartters-like syndrome associated with gentamicin exposure. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 24(1):144-6, 2013. PMID: 23354214.
- Xu J, Li R, Workeneh B, Dong Y, Wang X, Hu Z. Transcription factor FoxO1, the dominant mediator of muscle wasting in chronic kidney disease, is inhibited by microRNA-486. Kidney Int 82(4):401-11, 2012. PMID: 22475820.
- Ahmed S, Truong L, Eknoyan G, Workeneh B. Evolving spectrum of HIV-associated nephropathy. Nephron Clin Pract 121(3-4):c131-5, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 23208246.
Abstracts
- Shah M, DeCastro I, Workeneh B. Sickle Cell Trait as Risk Factor for CKD. American Society of Nephrology, 2014.
- Ahmed S, Truong L, Workeneh B. Job's Syndrome related Glomerulonephritis. American Society of Nephrology, 2014.
- Hothi J, Truong L, Workeneh B. Glomerular Changes in a Patient with Methylmalonic Acidemia. American Society of Nephrology, 2014.
- Workeneh B, Mandayam S, Mitch WE. Causes of Peritoneal Dialysis Withdrawal in an Urban Peritoneal Dialysis Program. International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis, 2014.
- Ahmed S, Minard C, Guffy D, Workeneh B. Effect of loop diuretics in ER utilization rates among emergent dialysis. Baylor Symposium, 2014.
Book Chapters
- Workeneh B. "Acute Kidney Injury: Classification and Prognosis". In: Essentials of CKD. Second Edition, 2015.
- Workeneh B, Mitch WE. "Chronic Kidney Disease: Pathophysiology and Influence of Dietary Protein". In: Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney: Physiology and Pathophysiology. Fifth Edition, 2013.
- Workeneh B, Mitch WE. "The Influence of Kidney Disease on Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism". In: Kopple and Massry's Nutritional Management of Renal Disease. Third Edition, 2012.
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | Examining Body Compositional Changes and Energy Metabolism after Kidney Transplantation |
| Funding Source: | Roche Foundation Grant |
| Role: | Principal Investigator |
| Title: | Credence Study, Effects of Canagliflozin on Renal and Cardiovascular Outcomes |
| Funding Source: | Janssen |
| Role: | Principal Investigator |
| Title: | Efficacy and Safety of Tolvaptan in Subjects with Chronic Kidney Disease Between Late Stage 2 to Early Stage 4 Due to Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease |
| Funding Source: | Ostuka |
| Role: | Principal Investigator |
| Title: | A Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Arm Study Comparing the Effect of Once-Weekly Dulaglutide with Insulin Glargine on Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Moderate or Severe Chronic Kidney Disease |
| Funding Source: | Ely Lilly |
| Role: | Principal Investigator |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified November 29, 2023