Christine DiEnna D.O.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
OK, 73013About
Christine DiEnna, DO, is an established cardiologist currently working with Oklahoma Heart Hospital Physicians in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She received her medical degree from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She then trained at Largo Medical Center in largo, Florida, where she completed her internal medicine residency. Dr. DiEnna holds specialty certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine and is fellowship trained in cardiology at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. She maintains professional society memberships with the American Osteopathic Association, the American Medical Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Society of Echocardiography.
Education and Training
DO at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Oklahoma State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2009
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Provider Details
Christine DiEnna D.O.'s Expert Contributions
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, 2015
Professional Society Memberships
- Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, American Orthopaedic Association, American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, Heart Failure Society of America
What do you attribute your success to?
- Excellent training, institution, physician leaders and the opportunities to attend conferences in her field. Also, her proficiency and technical skills.
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Kayaking, Church, Her Dog, Republican Women's Organization
Christine DiEnna D.O.'s Practice location
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