Summary

Dr. Alden Harken is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgery of the chest, including procedures involving the lungs, heart, and other organs within the chest cavity. They completed their medical residency training at Brigham & Women's Hospital, a prestigious teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Harken is multilingual and can communicate with patients in Spanish, Chinese, and English.

Dr. Harken practices at UCSF East Bay Surgery with locations in Oakland and Walnut Creek, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus. They focus on providing comprehensive surgical care for complex thoracic conditions. Patients have given Dr. Harken an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, reflecting their commitment to quality patient care and surgical expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 23 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Alden Hood Harken has 2 locations

UCSF East Bay Surgery

1411 E 31st StOakland, CA 94602
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Alden Hood Harken

1845 Castle Gate RdWalnut Creek, CA 94595

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4.3 
13 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English Speaks English Speaks English
Oakland , CAEmeryville , CAVallejo , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alden Hood Harken

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alden Hood Harken has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alden Hood Harken has the following 23 areas of expertise

  • Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Disease)
  • Cancer
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Hemorrhage
  • Hemorrhagic Shock
  • Hyperplasia
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Multiple Organ Failure
  • Myocardial Diseases
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Myocardial Stunning
  • Sepsis (Blood Poisoning)
  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Brigham & Womens Hospital.

NPI Number

Dr. Harken's NPI number is 1225148398.

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