Dr. Tamiko Robin Katsumoto M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
400 Parnassus Ave Plaza Level San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto is a rheumatologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Katsumoto specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Katsumoto treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Drexel University College of Medicine 2002
University of California 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor and accessory cells modulate radioprotection by purified hematopoietic cells.
- Structurally distinct phosphatases CD45 and CD148 both regulate B cell and macrophage immunoreceptor signaling.
- Blocking TGFβ via Inhibition of the αvβ6 Integrin: A Possible Therapy for Systemic Sclerosis Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Cut to the quick.
- L-selectin-carbohydrate interactions: relevant modifications of the Lewis x trisaccharide.
- Ligation of L-selectin on T lymphocytes activates beta1 integrins and promotes adhesion to fibronectin.
Treatments
- General Care
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