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Dr. Ira Ockene, MD

Cardiology* Age 82
Dr. Ira Ockene, MD
3.5 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Ira Ockene, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Worcester, MA.
Dr. Ira Ockene, MD
3.5 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Ira Ockene, MD

Cardiology* Age 82
Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
58 years of experience
Dr. Ira Ockene, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Worcester, MA.

About

Dr. Ira Ockene, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Worcester, MA and has 58 years experience. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1966 and completed a residency at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center|Mount Sinai Hospital.They currently practice at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus and are affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ockene received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Ockene is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Tilt_Testing
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Sinus Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UMass Chan Medical School
    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ockene
3.5
Based on 11 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 29, 2018
I chose Dr. Ockene as my cardiologist as he is a nationally recognized expert. He proved to be just that and a kind dedicated physician. He listened carefully to what I had to say, asked questions and explained things in a respectful and clear way. He followed up carefully and made recommendations and referrals that have resulted in my being reassured, and confident in my condition and prognosis as well as a vastly improved quality of life. I have recommended family members to him who are al
WILLIAMSBURG — Oct 29, 2018
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Specialties*
Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1966
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Bellevue Hospital Center
    1967
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bronx Municipal Hospital Center|Mount Sinai Hospital
    1970
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital
    1970
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ira Ockene, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ockene's profile.

Dr. Ira Ockene, MD is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ira Ockene, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Umass Memorial Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA