Summary

Dr. Wayne Tworetzky is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 38 years of experience treating heart conditions in patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Stellenbosch Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his pediatric residency training at University of California Affiliated Hospitals and Groote Schuur Hospital. Dr. Tworetzky furthered his expertise through a pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of California - San Francisco, where he developed specialized skills in treating complex heart conditions in children. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Tworetzky practices at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on treating patients with heart valve problems and congenital heart disease. His expertise includes caring for children born with heart defects that require specialized treatment from birth through adulthood. He performs diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and angiograms to examine blood vessels. Dr. Tworetzky also conducts stress tests using medications like dobutamine to assess how well the heart responds under different conditions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 38 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of California - San Francisco, CA
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Department of Cardiology

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseDiagnostic Radiology
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38 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
Boston , MACambridge , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: Stellenbosch University Faculty of Health Sciences Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Wayne Tworetzky

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • ConnectiCare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • Senior Whole Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Wayne Tworetzky has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Wayne Tworetzky has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aortic Valve Stenosis
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Fetal Diseases
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  • Percutaneous Arterial Septic Defect (ASD) Closure

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Wayne Tworetzky holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of California - San Francisco, CA in 1995 and Unv. California San Fransisco, Fellow:Pediatric Cardiology in 1995.

Residency

Completed their residency at Groote Schuur Hospital, Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Pediatric Cardiology; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Pediatrics, University of California Affiliated Hospitals in 1993, and Groote Schuur Hospital in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from Stellenbosch University Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1988, and University Of Stellenbosch- Fac Of Med- Tygerberg- So Africa in 1988.

NPI Number

Wayne Tworetzky's NPI number is 1962493817.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Wayne Tworetzky affiliated with?
Wayne Tworetzky is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
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What languages does Wayne Tworetzky speak?
Wayne Tworetzky speaks English.
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