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Office
880 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38103Phone+1 901-545-8535
Summary
- Marquita Nelson, MD, is a hematologist based in Memphis, TN, specializing in hematology with a focus on sickle cell anemia. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2013, completed her residency in Internal Medicine there from 2013 to 2016, and undertook her fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University of Chicago from 2017 to 2020. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Nelson has several publications in reputable journals, with her research contributing to understanding the transition from pediatric to adult care in sickle cell disease, chronic kidney disease in sickle cell anemia, and treatment approaches with hydroxyurea. Her work on burnout among hematologists and oncologists highlights the impact of compensation models and advanced practice provider support.
Education & Training
University of ChicagoFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2017 - 2020
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2013 - 2016- Emory University School of MedicineClass of 2013
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2020 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2016 - 2020
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Association of biomarkers of endothelial function, coagulation activation and kidney injury with persistent albuminuria in sickle cell anaemia.Laila Elsherif, Yihan Tang, Kammie L Patillo, David Wichlan, Ugochi O Ogu
British Journal of Haematology. 2024-11-01 - Persistent albuminuria and chronic kidney disease in adults with sickle cell anaemia: Results from a multicenter natural history study.Laura Y Zhou, Vimal K Derebail, Payal C Desai, Laila Elsherif, Kammie L Patillo
British Journal of Haematology. 2024-09-01 - 2 citationsGaps during pediatric to adult care transfer escalate acute resource utilization in sickle cell disease.Kristen E Howell, Mariam Kayle, Matthew P Smeltzer, Vikki G Nolan, Joacy G Mathias
Blood Advances. 2024-07-23
Press Mentions
New hope for sickle cell patients in Memphis as FDA considers gene-editing treatmentNovember 8th, 2023
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