Overview
Alden Harken is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oakland, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alden Harken
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alden Harken?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alden Harken by calling their office at 510-437-4091. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alden Harken a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alden Harken is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alden Harken specialize in?
While Dr. Alden Harken is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Hiatal Hernia, and Peripheral Artery Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Alden Harken participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alden Harken has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Alden Harken's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alden Harken accept my insurance?
Dr. Alden Harken accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-437-4091 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Harken isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Harken isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Harken isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Harken isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.