George Stoupakis, MD

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. George Stoupakis, who serves patients in Hackensack and Teaneck, New Jersey.

Dr. Stoupakis is a board-certified cardiologist who is currently serving patients at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey, as well as Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, New Jersey. Hackensack University Medical Center is a 770-bed non-profit, research and teaching hospital that has grown to become the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in New Jersey. Holy Name Medical Center is a comprehensive 361-bed acute care facility, which provides technologically advanced, compassionate and personalized care across a continuum that encompasses education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and wellness maintenance. 

Dr. Stoupakis earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He then went on to complete his residency and internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, followed by his fellowship at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

Dr. Stoupakis is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Stoupakis is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Fellowship is one of the most distinguished designations the college offers its members. It is the ultimate recognition of professional achievement. In addition to English, Dr. Stoupakis speaks Greek. 

Cardiology is a branch of internal medicine. A cardiologist is not the same as a cardiac surgeon. A cardiac surgeon opens the chest and performs heart surgery. A cardiologist, like Dr. Stoupakis, specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the cardiovascular system. 

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