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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 (141 Ratings, 59 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 Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Dr Okada is highly intelligent person and very knowledgeable about fungoides mycosis. I realize he's busy but he takes time to thoroughly explain treatments and plans. He's a great physician. Highly recommend him.

  2. Dr. Okada has been my on oncologist for many years. He Is topnotch.

  3. Very kind, patient, and thorough.

  4. I have been through chemo therapy at OHSU two years ago and Dr.Okada and his team saved my life and the treatment went smoothly.

  5. Thorough, informative, excellent at dealing with complex situations.

  6. Dr okada is outstanding

  7. Dr. Okada is incredibly competent, compassionate, and caring. I am relieved that we found him, I feel hopeful that my care is in his hands. Cancer is terrifying, but Dr. Okada's experience and confidence is reassuring.

  8. Dr Okada is so kind and always shows concern for anything that I bring up. He listens and explains things thoroughly.

  9. All good

  10. Excellent

  11. Excellent care!

  12. Dr. Okada is calm, gentle, very reassuring and takes the time to be sure all concerns are addressed.

  13. Dr. Okada is a very kind and understanding person. He takes the time to explain things that can be difficult to understand.

  14. Very good and informative

  15. OHSU has great doctors and nurses.

  16. Caring people

  17. OHSU is blessed to have Dr Okada! His knowledge and ability to communicate with patients is exceptional!

  18. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life shattering. Dr. Okada takes the time to explain the disease and treatment plans. He listens to my concerns and always provides answers, even if the news is not good. His kindness is very much appreciated.

  19. Pain relief was not an issue at my appointment

  20. I am grateful for Dr Okada's expertise, concern and thorough explanations.

  21. I felt very confrontable, and my worries and concerns, was answered Great communication

  22. Felt very well cared for

  23. Doctor was thorough, knowledgeable and concerned with development of condition and quite personable.

  24. Everything was good

  25. I always receive the best care and treatment. The explanations of care and test results are explained very well.

  26. Dr. Okada is very professional and personable with his patients.

  27. Dr Okada takes his time and explains things very well and allows us time to process information and ask pertinent questions

  28. Very thorough

  29. Dr. Craig Okada walks on water, he saved my life, it doesn't get any better than that!

  30. Always efficient, professional, informative.