Dr. Katherine Marie Oakden, MD

Dr. Katherine Oakden is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing nine years of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Queensland School of Medicine, providing her with a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care. Dr. Oakden is board-certified and focuses on managing complex medical conditions that require hospitalization and intensive monitoring.

Dr. Oakden practices at two locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. She has particular expertise in treating chronic kidney disease, including advanced stage 5 kidney disease, as well as heart failure. Her procedural skills include performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart function, interpreting CT scans for diagnostic purposes, and conducting chest fluoroscopy to evaluate lung and heart conditions.