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Michael Tarantino, MD, Hematology, Peoria, IL

MichaelDTarantinoMD

Hematology Peoria, IL

Clotting Disorder, Hematologic Oncology, Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorder

Medical Director and President, The Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Institute

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  • Office

    427 W Northmoor Rd
    Peoria, IL 61614
    Phone+1 309-692-5337
    Fax+1 309-693-3913

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Tarantino is a hematologist in Peoria, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UnityPoint Health - Peoria, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, and UnityPoint Health - Proctor. He received his medical degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in clotting disorder, hematologic oncology, and hemophilia & bleeding disorder and is experienced in amyloidosis, hematologic oncology, platelet disorders, myelodysplasia, and myelofibrosis.

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1990 - 1993
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Pediatrics, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1990 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1990 - 2001
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician of the Year National Hemophilia Foundation, 2012

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An Outbreak of Synthetic Cannabinoid–Associated Coagulopathy in Illinois  
    Annia Martial, Michael D Tarantino, Jonathan C Roberts, Amar H Kelkar, Harsha Moole, The New England Journal of Medicine

Abstracts/Posters

  • Enhanced Responses to Fostamatinib As Second-Line Therapy and in Persistent Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Patients
    Michael D. Tarantino, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019
  • Lack of Inhibitor Development in the American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network (ATHN)-2 Factor Switching Study: Preliminary Report of Primary Outcome
    Michael D. Tarantino, 61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting, Orlando, FL, 12/7/2019

Lectures

  • Clinical Careers in Hematology (Private Practice Careers) 
    61st Annual American Society of Hematology Meeting - Orlando, FL - 12/7/2019
  • Career-Development Lunch Sessions: Clinical Careers in Hematology (Private Practice) 
    60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting - 12/1/2018
  • Immune Thrombocytopenia in US Clinical Practice: Incidence and Healthcare Utilization/Expenditures in the First 12 Months Following Diagnosis 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018

Press Mentions

  • Outbreak of Synthetic Cannabinoid–Associated Bleeding Disorders in Illinois
    Outbreak of Synthetic Cannabinoid–Associated Bleeding Disorders in IllinoisSeptember 27th, 2018
  • FDA Approves Nplate® (Romiplostim) for Use in Pediatric Patients with Immune Thrombocytopenia
    FDA Approves Nplate® (Romiplostim) for Use in Pediatric Patients with Immune ThrombocytopeniaJuly 15th, 2008

Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • Fellow
  • American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
    Member
  • Society for Pediatric Research
    Member
  • International Society for Thrombosis and Hemostasis
    Member
  • National Hemophilia Foundation
    Member
  • Platelet Disorders Support Association
    Member
  • Peoria Medical Society
    Member
  • State Medical Society of Illinois
    Member
  • Medical and Scientific Advisory Council of the National Hemophilia Foundation
    Member