Judah Askew, MD
Cardiac surgeon
My specialties:
- Thoracic surgery
Professional interests:
- Valve surgery
- Coronary artery bypass
- Aortic surgery for aneurysm and dissection
- Heart transplant
- Ventricular assist devices and artificial heart
- Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation
- Minimally invasive surgery
The Minneapolis Heart Institute® at Abbott Northwestern Hospital is recognized internationally as one of the world’s leading providers of heart and vascular care. We have developed an Integrated Cardiovascular Care Model, involving groundbreaking clinical research, scientific innovation, and premier medical care with top-ranked physicians throughout the Midwest, that are blurring the lines between today’s advanced clinical practices and tomorrow’s possibilities. We focus on the full range of cardiovascular specialties, working toward excellence in all areas of heart disease - prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation - as we work to change the face of CV care worldwide.
Dr. Askew specializes in thoracic surgery, including valve surgery, heart transplants and ventricular assist devices.
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Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Thoracic surgery
Educational institutions
- Harvard Medical School
- Tufts University School of Medicine
- Oregon Health Sciences University
Memberships
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Current licenses and certifications
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Internships
- Tufts Medical Center
Residencies
- Tufts Medical Center
Fellowships
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Harvard Medical School
Years of experience
- 16
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)