Harry Oken MD

Harry Oken MD operates on a direct medical care retainer model. Patients pay a retainer fee that gives them access to Dr. Oken's personalized primary care services. This model allows Dr. Oken to keep his patient panel small and maintain close attention to each patient across all care settings.

Yes. Dr. Oken gives his patients direct access to his personal cell phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He also offers email access for questions that do not need an immediate reply. For true emergencies, patients should call 911 first and then contact Dr. Oken.

Yes, and this is a defining feature of the practice. Dr. Oken is one of only a few Howard County primary care physicians who continues to see patients admitted to Howard County General Hospital. He visits daily and works with the hospitalist team throughout a patient's stay. He also coordinates with emergency room physicians for urgent care needs.

com for information about joining the practice. The office phone number is 410-910-7500. The practice is located at 10700 Charter Drive, Columbia, MD 21044.

Harry Oken MD operates as a direct medical care practice using a retainer model, separate from standard insurance billing. com or 410-910-7500 to discuss fee and coverage details.

Dr. Oken delivers comprehensive primary care, including preventive care, management of acute and chronic conditions, and infectious disease treatment. The practice also provides hospital oversight, emergency room coordination, and continuity of care during hospitalizations, keeping Dr. Oken involved at every stage.

Dr. Oken makes himself available to patients by both cell phone and email. Patients can reach him directly at any hour by phone and use email for ongoing communication with the practice. These options support continuous access between in-office visits.

Dr. Oken co-hosts the "Finding Your Wellness" podcast with Howard Community College and the Columbia Association, offering health guidance to the broader community. He has also published more than 130 patient newsletters covering health news, advice, and updates. He participates in the BOOM High Intensity Interval Training program at Columbia Gym in Clarksville.