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Dr. Eric Okum, MD

Dr. Eric Okum, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Okum, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Montgomery, OH and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1996. He is affiliated with Bethesda North Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (9 reviews)

TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - CT Surgery - Thomas Comprehensive Care Center

10506 Montgomery Rd Ste 300 Montgomery, OH 45242

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(513) 865-5120

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Okum specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Okum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Okum

4.4
9 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
78%
78%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
11%
11%

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Saved my life. Very professional and kept me informed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Charles – Oct 27, 2022
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Dr. Okum performed my CABGX4 after I was told by the Chief of Cardiology that I would probably die on the table the next day. However, God used Dr. Okum to keep me alive. Thank you Dr. Okum for being a vessel in God’s hands and a tremendous surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 11, 2019
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Excellent care by Dr. Okum and his staff, the follow up after surgery was beyond fantastic. Dr. Okum and his dedicated staff were there to answer any and all of my questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Dennis Peyton in West Chester, OH – Apr 08, 2016
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I was referred to Dr. Okum to have the mini-maze procedure done. I sat face to face with him and specifically asked what the risks were with this procedure and he told me no risks (I have witness). During the procedure, he cut the nerve that goes to my diaphragm and now I have a lot of difficulty breathing. I've been told there is no way to correct this. I spent 10 days in Cardio Vascular Intensive Care for what Dr. Okum told me would be a 3 day recovery. Then he tried to cover up his error.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Doug E. in Goshen, OH – Feb 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Okum's passion for the advancement of the cardiothoracic specialty has taken him as far as Brussels, Belgium, for training. As a result, he was the first physician in the United States to treat inappropriate sinus tachycardia (abnormally fast...read more

biography

Dr. Okum's passion for the advancement of the cardiothoracic specialty has taken him as far as Brussels, Belgium, for training. As a result, he was the first physician in the United States to treat inappropriate sinus tachycardia (abnormally fast...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Ohio State University

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - CT Surgery - Thomas Comprehensive Care Center

TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - CT Surgery - Thomas Comprehensive Care Center10506 Montgomery Rd Ste 300 Montgomery, OH 45242
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bethesda North Hospital

    10500 Montgomery Rd
    Montgomery, OH 45242
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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