In 2011, Dr. Oken
transitioned to a
solo practice that
allows him to
continue providing
his patient’s with
traditional primary
care. Unlike an
insurance based
medical practice, in
which a physician
may be responsible
for a large number
of patients, Dr.
Oken has
dramatically limited
number of patients
in his practice.
This enables him to
continue to maintain
close personal
attention to his
patients in the
office, after hours,
in the emergency
room and during
hospitalizations.
This is known as
direct medical care
and uses a retainer
model to embrace the
old-fashioned small
medical practice
that existed many
years ago.
Additionally, Dr.
Oken provides 24/7
cell phone
availability for his
patient’s as well as
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Dr. Oken is one of only a few of
Howard County primary care
physicians that continues to see
his patients if hospitalized. If
his patients require admission
to Howard County General
Hospital, he will provide daily
oversight of their care with the
admission hospital list team.
Further, Dr. Oken will
coordinate with the emergency
room physician should you need
immediate care in our local
emergency room. Dr. Oken’s
philosophy is that continuity of
care is of the utmost
importance, particularly during
those times when the patient’s
health may be in the greatest
jeopardy. |
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