IraSOckeneMD
Cardiology • Worcester, MAAdult Congenital Heart Disease, Interventional Cardiology
Professor, Medicine, University Massachusetts Medical School
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Office
55 Lake Ave N
Department Of Cardiovascular Medicine
Worcester, MA 01655Phone+1 508-856-3907
Summary
- Dr. Ira Ockene, MD is a cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Colorado. He is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center and is a Professor at University Massachusetts Medical School.
Education & Training
Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1974
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1969 - 1970
Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1967 - 1969
NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1966 - 1967
Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1966
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 1972 - 2023
CT State Medical License 2004 - 2013
CO State Medical License 1970 - 1995- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Clinical Trials
- Seasonal Variation of Blood Cholesterol Levels Start of enrollment: 1994 Sep 01
- Lawrence Latino Diabetes Prevention Project Start of enrollment: 2004 Jul 01
- Improving Adherence to Pharmacological Treatment Start of enrollment: 2000 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsChanges in Glycemic Load Are Positively Associated with Small Changes in Primary Stress Markers of Allostatic Load in Puerto Rican Women.Andrea Lopez-Cepero, Milagros C. Rosal, Christine F. Frisard, Sharina D. Person, Ira S. Ockene
The Journal of Nutrition. 2020-03-01 - 3 citationsRNA Interference for the Masses? siRNA Targeting PCSK9 Promises Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease.Jonathan K. Watts, Ira S. Ockene
Nucleic Acid Therapeutics. 2020-01-28 - 9 citationsProvider-Level Variation in Smoking Cessation Assistance Provided in the Cardiology Clinics: Insights From the NCDR PINNACLE RegistryMayank Sardana, Yuanyuan Tang, Jared W. Magnani, Ira S. Ockene, Jeroan J. Allison
Journal of the American Heart Association. 2019-07-02
Press Mentions
Yo-Yo Dieting Hikes Death, Heart Risks in Overweight Heart Disease PatientsApril 6th, 2017
Physical Fitness in Youth Cuts Mid-Life Mortality RiskDecember 2nd, 2015
Even in Your 20s, Fitness Cuts Risk for Later Heart Disease, Major Study FindsNovember 30th, 2015- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Lawrence Latino Diabetes Prevention ProjectNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2007
- Determinants Of C-Reactive ProteinNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2005
- Improving Adherence To Pharmacological TreatmentNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2000–2003
- Systems To Enhance Provider Counseling In HyperlipidemiaNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1998–2002
- Seasonal Variation Of Blood Cholesterol LevelsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1994–1997
- Physicians Role In Lowering Elevated Lipids By DietNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1991–1994
- Preventive Cardiology Academic AwardNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1987–1991
Professional Memberships
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