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Bockoven, J.R. MD, pediatric cardiologist

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J.R. Bockoven, MD

Associate Clinic Director; Director of Outreach Education, Cardiology; Pediatric Cardiologist

Gender: Male

Practices/Specialties: The Heart Center

Patient Rating
4.9out of 5
164 Ratings
57 Comments

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Primary Location:
Practicing in Beachwood and 6 other locations |


Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 216-896-0351

ALL LOCATIONS:

Akron Children's Pediatric Cardiology, Beachwood
Akron Children's Health Center, Beachwood
3733 Park East Drive
Suite 230
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Map & directions

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 216-896-0351

Akron Children's Pediatric Cardiology, Medina
Akron Children's Primary and Specialty Services, Medina
3443 Medina Road
Door 1
Medina, Ohio 44256
Map & directions

Main Phone: 330-725-5929

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Akron Children's Pediatric Cardiology, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 5
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3850
Map & directions

Main Phone: 330-543-8521

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Akron Children's Pediatric Cardiology, Mansfield
Akron Children's Health Center, Mansfield
1029 South Trimble Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
Map & directions

Main Phone: 419-521-2900

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Akron Children's Pediatric Cardiology, Marietta
Memorial Health System
Wayne Street Medical Campus
320 East 8th St., Suite 140
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Fax: 330-543-5405
Map & directions

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Akron Children's Pediatric Cardiology, North Canton
6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
Akron Children's Health Center, North Canton
North Canton, Ohio 44720
Map & directions

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Akron Children's Pediatric Cardiology, Wooster
Akron Children's Health Center, Wooster
3807 Friendsville Road
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Map & directions

Main Phone: 330-202-7500

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Meet J.R. Bockoven, MD

Dr. Bockoven is a pediatric cardiologist and director of outreach and education at Akron Children’s Heart Center. He’s been practicing since 1997 and came to Akron Children’s in 2003. He’s a graduate of the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo and Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management in Cleveland. He completed a pediatric internship and residency at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and a fellowship in cardiology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He has a special interest in pediatric cardiology and international pediatric cardiology care. Dr. Bockoven is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics with a sub-board in pediatric cardiology. He’s the author of several papers, abstracts and presentations, and is a lecturer on topics related to pediatric cardiology. He’s also an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Education & Affiliations

Medical School:

Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH

Residency:

Pediatrics: Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH

Fellowship:

Pediatric Cardiology: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA

Certifications:

American Board of Pediatrics; Pediatric Cardiology

Academic Appointments:

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Northeast Ohio Medical University

Special Interests:

Pediatric cardiology and international pediatric cardiology care

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4.9out of 5(164 Ratings, 57 Comments)
Feb 10, 2025

Dr. Bockoven was so caring and knowledgeable on our first visit to the heart center. You can tell he truly cares for her patients and loves his job!


Feb 3, 2025

I absolutely love Dr. B. He's so wonderful with my grandson.


Jan 24, 2025

Everyone was very nice and voiced their concerned and answer questions both me and my son had.


Jan 24, 2025

Dr Bockoven, his NP, and staff were great! They were kind and explained things in a way my daughter could understand. I'd definitely recommend him.


Jan 23, 2025

Very friendly and made my granddaughter feel at easy. Explained things to me and put me at ease too.


Jan 22, 2025

Dr.Bockoven is one of the most caring doctors we have met along our journey. He listens and also comes up with a plan that we all understand and agree upon. We fully trust him and his expertise which means a lot when it comes to a child with a heart defect. He will always be one of the BEST!


Jan 20, 2025

Both the doctor and nurse practitioner were very friendly and knowledgeable. They asked multiple times if we had any questions and made sure we understood what they were saying.


Dec 12, 2024

The Dr. Was amazing!!


Dec 11, 2024

Dr. Bockoven was very kind and gentle. I was very happy with our visit!


Dec 9, 2024

Dr. Bockoven was amazing - he is extremely thorough, informative, and kind. He took time to ensure we understood the information being conveyed. He also welcomed any questions we had and encouraged us to reach out should we have any questions or concerns at a later time.


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