George Halko DO

Dr Halko

547 New RdSte ASomers Point, NJ 08244
Phone+1 609-267-9400
Fax+1 609-927-1616

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Summary

Dr. George Halko is a rheumatologist based in Somers Point, NJ, with extensive experience in managing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and arthritis. He completed his medical education at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network and a fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Connecticut, finishing in 1994. His research includes publication on type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in The Journal of Rheumatology, which has been cited 31 times. Dr. Halko has received honors such as the Fellow designation from both the American College of Physicians and the American College of Rheumatology, and received Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in 2011.

Education & Training

University of ConnecticutFellowship, Rheumatology, 1992 - 1994
Albert Einstein Healthcare NetworkResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1985

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Certifications & Licensure

NJ State License 1989 - 2027
FL State License 2021 - 2026
PA State License 1986 - 2004
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification ChartMaker Medical Suite, STI Computer Services, Inc., 2011, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ChartMaker Medical Suite, STI Computer Services, Inc., 2011, 2013-2017
Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

31 citations
Patients with type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome may be predisposed to atlantoaxial subluxation.
G J Halko, R Cobb, Micha Abeles
The Journal of Rheumatology. 1995-11-01