Summary

Dr. Christine Gerula is a cardiovascular disease specialist with three decades of experience treating heart and vascular conditions. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers and completed her residency at UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School, where she also pursued fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine. Board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Gerula brings extensive expertise to her practice. She provides care in English.

Dr. Gerula practices at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, focusing on comprehensive cardiovascular care. She treats patients with high blood pressure, including those experiencing hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Her diagnostic capabilities include performing electrocardiograms to assess heart rhythm and function, along with specialized imaging techniques like contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart structure and performance. Patients rate Dr. Gerula 4.3 out of 5 stars for her care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 30 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UMDNJ NJMS
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner

Office Location

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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30 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks Spanish Speaks Spanish, Arabic Speaks English
Newark , NJBronxville , NYBrooklyn , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Rutgers Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Obafemi Awolowo University College Of Health Sciences Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Christine M Gerula

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • Empire Plan - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Horizon NJ Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Progressive
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Christine M Gerula has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Christine M Gerula has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Christine M Gerula holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at UMDNJ NJMS and Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Cardiovascular Diseases; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers in 1996 and Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj in 1996.

NPI Number

Christine M Gerula's NPI number is 1619908878.

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Christine M Gerula speaks English.
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Christine M Gerula is affiliated with University Hospital.

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