Arthur Okere, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1820 State Route 33 4B Neptune NJ, 07753About
Dr. Arthur Okere is a cardiologist practicing in Neptune, NJ. Dr. Okere specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Okere also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Cornell University BA 2001
Boston Univ Sch of Medicine MD 2007
Board Certification
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
National Board of Echocardiography
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director, Cardiology Consult Service, Internal Medicine Residency Program Ocean Medical Center 2019 - Present
- Core Assistant Professor Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University 2017 - Present
- Interventional Cardiologist Ocean Medical Center 2015 - Present
- Interventional Cardiologist Jersey Shore University Medical Center 2015 - Present
- Interventional Cardiologist Community Medical Center 2015 - Present
Awards
- Polaris Award 4 Hackensack Meridian Health Galaxy Recognition Committee
- Best Overall Dissection 19 Boston University School of Medicine
- Top Doc 2020 2 NJ Top Docs
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association
- Association of Black Cardiologists
- The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
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