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747 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122
Phone+1 206-386-6006
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Kamitsuka is a neonatologist and perinatologist based in Seattle, WA. He completed his fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Tufts Medical Center and his pediatric residency at the University of Washington, following his graduation from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1982. He practiced at Evergreen Health and had been affiliated with Pediatrix Medical Group of Washington since 2011, as well as Swedish First Hill Campus until 2023, when he retired. Dr. Kamitsuka has contributed several publications to esteemed journals such as The Journal of Pediatrics and American Journal of Perinatology, addressing topics like cardiopulmonary events, gastric bleeding in neonates, and NICU deaths. His research also includes clinical trials on standardized definitions for cardiopulmonary events and studies on bacterial contamination in the NICU.
Education & Training
Boston Children's HospitalFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
University of WashingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1985
University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 1984 - 2027
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Clinical Trials
- Surveillance Study of Bacterial Contamination of the Parent's Cell Phone in the NICU Start of enrollment: 2012 Jun 01
- The Effect of Standardizing the Definition of a Clinically Significant Cardiopulmonary Event on Length of Stay Start of enrollment: 2018 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Effect of an Alternate Definition for a Clinically Significant Cardiopulmonary Event on DischargeAndrew C. Beckstrom, Grace Lin, Leah Ngoche, Sally Perla, Reese H. Clark
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2021-11-06 - 4 citationsDieulafoy Lesion: An Unusual Cause of Excessive Gastric Bleeding in a Neonate.Alison Kirse Coit, Uma Pisharody, Michael D Kamitsuka
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2019-06-11 - 25 citationsIncidence of Nasogastric and Gastrostomy Tube at Discharge Is Reduced after Implementing an Oral Feeding Protocol in Premature (< 30 weeks) Infants.Michael D. Kamitsuka, Patricia A. Nervik, Shana L. Nielsen, Reese H. Clark
American Journal of Perinatology. 2017-04-04
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