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Clifford Takemoto, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Memphis, TN

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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Memphis, TN

Pediatric Anemia and Red Blood Cell Hematology, Pediatric Coagulation Disorder Hematology, Pediatric Platelet Disorder Hematology

Director of Clinical Hematology, Lemuel Diggs Endowed Chair in Sickle Cell Disease, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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  • Office

    262 Danny Thomas Pl
    Memphis, TN 38105
    Phone+1 888-226-4343
    Fax+1 901-595-2952

Summary

  • Dr. Clifford Takemoto is a Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist based in Memphis, TN, with subspecialties in Pediatric Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Pediatric Coagulation Disorder, Vascular Anomalies , and Pediatric Platelet Disorder. He completed his medical education at the University of California, Irvine, followed by a residency and fellowship at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center respectively. He has held various positions at institutions such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, NIH Clinical Center, Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His clinical expertise extends to conditions including venous thromboembolism, thalassemias, sickle-cell anemia, microphthalmos, and hemophilia. He has numerous publications in recognized medical journals and has been awarded for his teaching contributions at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Takemoto is also involved in clinical trials, including evaluating risks for thrombosis in children, health outcomes in sickle cell disease and clinical informatics.

Education & Training

  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1993 - 1996
  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    Children's Hospital Los AngelesResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1992
  • University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
    University of California, Irvine, School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • University of California at Davis
    University of California at DavisBS, Biochemistry, 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1994 - 2016
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Housestaff Teaching Award Johns Hopkins Pediatric, 2014
  • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellow Teaching Award Johns Hopkins/National Institute of Health, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association of Perioperative Red Blood Cell Transfusions with Venous Thromboembolism in a North American Registry  
    Ruchika Goel, Beth Shaz, Ljiljana V Vasovic, Melissa M Cushing, Paul M Ness, Clifford M Takemoto, JAMA
  • Iron Status is Associated with Asthma and Lung Function in US Women  
    Brigham,E.P., McCormack,M.C., Takemoto,C.M., and Matsui,E.C., PLoS. One, 1/1/2015
  • Global microRNA Expression Is Essential for Murine Mast Cell Development in Vivo  
    Oh, S. Y., Brandal S., Kapur R., Zhu Z., Takemoto C. M., Exp.Hematol, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Associated Co-Morbidities, Healthcare Utilization, and Mortality in Hospitalized Children and Adults with Hemophilia in the United States: Updated Nationally Represent...
    Clifford M. Takemoto, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/9/2019
  • Lack of Inhibitor Development in the American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network (ATHN)-2 Factor Switching Study: Preliminary Report of Primary Outcome
    Clifford Takemoto, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
  • Case Control Study Of The Performance Of Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Versus Anti-factor Xa Activity For The Monitoring Of Therapeutic Unfractionated Heparin ...
    Trucco M, Lehmann C, Mollenkopf N, Takemoto C., 25th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Miami, FL, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Regulation of IL-13 in Mast Cells by the Let-7 miRNA Family 
    Baltimore MD - 1/7./2010
  • Venous Thromboembolism in Cystic Fibrosis: Prevalence, Risk & Management 
    Atlanta Georgia - 1/9./2014
  • VTE in Pediatrics 
    Baltimore MD - 1/7./2014
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Other

  • Neonatal Anticoagulation 
    Strouse, J.J, Takemoto, C.M., eNeonatal Review
    1/1/2009
  • Thromboembolic Disease in the Neonate 
    Strouse, J.J, Takemoto, C.M., eNeonatal Review
    1/1/2005

Press Mentions

  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Pioneering Work at St. Jude Provides “Promising” Path to a Cure for Sickle Cell Disease
    St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Pioneering Work at St. Jude Provides “Promising” Path to a Cure for Sickle Cell DiseaseFebruary 21st, 2023
  • VTE a Risk for Older, Sicker Hospitalized Kids
    VTE a Risk for Older, Sicker Hospitalized KidsFebruary 10th, 2016