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Dr. Eric Okum, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Eric Okum, MD
4.5 (2 Ratings)
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Dr. Eric Okum, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Montgomery, OH.
Dr. Eric Okum, MD
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Dr. Eric Okum, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 55
Montgomery, OH
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Eric Okum, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Montgomery, OH.

About Dr. Eric Okum, MD

Dr. Okum graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Vermont Medical Center. Dr. Eric Okum, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Montgomery, OH and has 30 years experience. Dr. Okum currently practices at Trihealth Heart & Vascular Institute-Ct Surgery-Thomas Comprehensive Care Center and is affiliated with Bethesda North Hospital. Dr. Okum has experience treating conditions like Pulmonary Insufficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Okum received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Okum's office accepts new patients. Dr. Okum is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pulmonary Insufficiency
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Stenosis
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Stenosis
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Pericardial Disease
Aortic Valve Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Thoracentesis
Aortic Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Aneurysm
Atrial Fibrillation
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Heart Valve Disorders
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiac Tamponade
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Fistula
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • APCN Choice POS II
    Health Network Option Open Access
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Medical Mutual HMO
    SuperMed PPO Plus
    SuperMed HMO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO

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Oct 26, 2022
Saved my life. Very professional and kept me informed.
Charles — Oct 26, 2022
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Meet Dr. Eric Okum, MD

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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Okum's Practice

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Dr. Eric Okum, MD is affiliated with Bethesda North Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Eric Okum, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of Vermont Medical Center
    1997
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Vermont Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    2004
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Eric Okum, MD Practices

  • Bethesda North Hospital

    10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH

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