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Craig Okada, M.D.

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  • Associate Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer

Clinical focus

  • Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
  • Lymphoma

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Okada specializes in the care of patients with lymphoma. He joined OHSU in 2004 and has a particular interest the treatment of cutaneous lymphoma and immunotherapy. With over 30 different types of lymphoma, focusing his practice in lymphoma allows Dr. Okada to appreciate the subtle difference between the various kinds of lymphoma. This kind of expertise helps in choosing the best treatment for each patient. 

Dr. Okada is part of the OHSU multidisciplinary lymphoma group, which allows for coordinated care from radiation oncology, oncology and bone marrow transplant. He conducts several clinical trials in lymphoma, making promising new treat available for patients with this disease.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • Ph.D., 1990, Stanford University
    • M.D., 1990, Stanford University

  • Residency

    • Stanford University, 1992

  • Fellowship

    • Hematology, Stanford University, 1993

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine (hematology), 1996 (recertified 2007)

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Hematology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (139 Ratings, 57 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Consistently superb

  2. Dr. Okada is the very best physician I have known. He is extremely skilled, professional, respectful and thorough. He reviews test results in detail and explains their significance in clear language. He always answers my questions and does not rush. I rate him A+ = 10/10 in all ways.

  3. Dr. Okada was calm and explained everything very clearly. Absolutely charming bedside manner. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor.

  4. Dr. Okada is 5 STAR physician. Lucky to have him treating me.

  5. I have complete confidence in Dr Okada

  6. He was prompt, answered my questions, professional, courteous and knowledgeable.

  7. Excellent! Thanks!

  8. Love Dr. Okada.

  9. The clinician is good at speciality, also showing kind and nice way to add new test for me at the time I need it.

  10. Dr Okada is very present and explains things so I can understand. He is very upbeat.

  11. I am fortunate to have Dr Okada available for my treatment. Very skilled, kind and good communicator.

  12. I'm totally satisfied with the service.

  13. This is my third year with Dr. Okata, and obviously I trust him with my life. His experience and expertise have seen me through some harrowing days.

  14. Very professional and personable

  15. Top notch

  16. He's highly qualified and has a nice manner

  17. The nursing staff for Dr. Okada is simply incredible. They are friendly, polite, patient, caring, and knowledgeable. I couldn't ask for a better nursing staff.

  18. Excellent, I felt like the only patient the Dr had. Great visit.

  19. Dr. Okada is the very best! And his assistants are very attentive and knowledgeable as well.

  20. Personable and knowledgeable. He listened asked questions and overall made me feel I was in good and caring hands. I left feeling lucky he took my case

  21. Always knowledgeable and helpful

  22. Excelent

  23. Dr Okada is so nice, caring and explains my diagnosis very well.

  24. Craig Okada is a gem, he saved my life, literally.

  25. Personable, efficient, accommodating, invitational, and an excellent presence are attributes that describe the clinician. The professional knowledge is superior.

  26. Everyone from reception to Dr. Okada were highly professional, responsive and seemed caring and kind. Everyone listen attentively to every word, and addressed my concerns appropriately.

  27. Dr. Okada is an excellent physician and He knows his topic well

  28. Very knowledgeable and caring. Had good access to my past meds tried.

  29. Excellent knowledge and to explain labs and couture plan

  30. I can never express enough gratitude, thanks or praise to Dr. Okada. How do you do that for someone who's choices of treatment literally saved my life. Dr. Craig Okada in my opinion is outstanding and I believe you are very lucky to have him on your staff. He always explained things, answered my questions, in a very friendly and understandable way always taking time to make sure I understood. I am not a very religious man however I thank god I chose Dr. Craig Okada and his staff.