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Dr. Eric Okum, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Eric Okum, MD
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Dr. Eric Okum, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Montgomery, OH.
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Dr. Eric Okum, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 54
Montgomery, OH
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Eric Okum, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Montgomery, OH.

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Dr. Okum graduated from Ohio State University. Dr. Eric Okum, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Montgomery, OH and has 29 years experience. Dr. Okum currently practices at TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - CT Surgery - Thomas Comprehensive Care Center and are affiliated with Bethesda North Hospital. At present, Dr. Okum received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 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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Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
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
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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4.4
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Oct 27, 2022
Saved my life. Very professional and kept me informed.
Charles — Oct 27, 2022
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Ohio State University
    1996
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Board Certifications

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  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Okum, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Okum's profile.

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bethesda North Hospital

    10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH