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Harry Oken, MD, Internal Medicine, Columbia, MD

HarryAOkenMD

Internal Medicine Columbia, MD

Adjunct Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland

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  • Office

    10700 Charter Dr
    Ste 200
    Columbia, MD 21044
    Phone+1 410-910-7500
    Fax+1 410-910-2310

Summary

  • Harry Oken, MD, is an internationally renowned expert in Internal Medicine based in Columbia, MD. His education and training were completed at the University of Maryland, where he now serves as an Adjunct Professor and Clinical Professor of Medicine. Dr. Oken's specialty lies in general internal medicine. He is a published author, and his work has been recognized and cited by other publications multiple times, highlighting his significant contributions to the field. He has garnished a number of notable recognitions, including the "Top Doc" from Baltimore Magazine in 2018-2019 and he has consistently been on the list of Top Doctors in Washington-Baltimore since 2012. The American College of Physicians also recognized him as a Fellow in 1990.

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1986
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandInternship, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1983
  • University of Maryland, College Park
    University of Maryland, College ParkM.S., 1978
  • University of Maryland, College Park
    University of Maryland, College ParkB.S., 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Washington-Baltimore since 2012 Castle-Connolley, 2014
  • Best Doctors of America 1997
  • Fellow American College of Physicians 1990
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Is mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis the trigger in the Crohn's Disease spectrum?  
    Oken, H.A., Saleeb, P.G., Redfield, R.R., Schimpff, S.C., Open Forum Infectious Disease, 1/1/2017
  • The consensus from the mycobacterium avium ssp Paratuberculosis (MAP) conference 2017  
    Kuensner, J.T., Naser, S., Chamberlin, W., et al, Frontiers of Public Health, 1/1/2017
  • Polyunsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 as predictors of mortality in depressed heart failure patients  
    Fiusat, M., Jiang, W., Oken, H., Shaw, L., O'Connor, C., J of Amer Col of Cardiology, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Absorption of DHA from algal DHASCO capsules compared to fish.
    Arterburn, L., Oken, H., Massayesva, S., Hammerseley, H., Benisek, D., & Bailey-Hall, E., Abstracts of the 93rd Annual AOCS Meeting and Expo, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1/1/2002
  • Validation of simple food frequency questionnaire as an indicator of long chain omega-3 intake.
    Benisek, D., Bailey-Hall, E., Oken, H., Masayesva, S. & Arterburn, L., Abstracts of the 93rd Annual AOCS Meeting and Expo, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1/1/2002
  • Hemoptysis: An Unusual Cause in a Young Male
    Oken, H.A., and Silverman, H., Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Associates Meeting, American College of Physicians, 1/1/1984
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Authored Content

  • When Medical Certainty Hampers Progress: The Case of Crohn’sJanuary 2018
  • When Medical Certainty Hampers Progress: The Case of Crohn’sJanuary 2018

Press Mentions

  • Mia Syn, RDN Partners with Digestive Health Company PanTheryx
    Mia Syn, RDN Partners with Digestive Health Company PanTheryxJune 23rd, 2021
  • After Shortage, Vaccine for Flu Goes Unused
    After Shortage, Vaccine for Flu Goes UnusedDecember 16th, 2006