
Jennifer Cohen Takagishi
Pediatrician
5802 North 30th Street Tampa Florida, 33610About
Jennifer Cohen Takagishi, MD, FAAP, works at the University of South Florida and Healthpark Pediatrics in Tampa, Florida. She has co-authored several case reports and articles on pediatric resident education, and specializes in breastfeeding, advocacy, and the business of medicine. In the past, she taught residents at St. George's University and also served as Director of Pediatric Undergraduate Medicine for LICH. She is an active researcher, and a current participant in the Academic Pediatric Association's Educational Scholars Program, Community Cohort, studying the effects of linking pediatric residents with doulas to learn breastfeeding and cultural competency. Dr. Takagishi is author of 7 publications and conductor of 3 other research studies.
Education and Training
Tufts University
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of South Florida -
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
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The Challenges she has the Opportunity to Work With
Areas of research
Research conducted with the National Children's Study
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time
Favorite professional publications
- Academic Pediatrics
Areas of research
Research conducted with the National Children's Study
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Toni Alexis Richards-rowley M.D.16301 FISHHAWK BLVD LITHIA FL 33547
- Dr. David Rosenberg MD4714 N Armenia Ave Tampa FL 33603
- Dr. David T. Toturgul M.D.2985 DREW ST CLEARWATER FL 33759
- Dr. Peter Allen Kosoff MD9406 Balm Riverview Road Riverview FL 33569
- Dr. Eugene Edward Hiben M.D.13389 N 56th St Tampa FL 33617
- Dr. Myrna T Boneta M.D.10330 N DALE MABRY HWY TAMPA FL 33618
Nearest Hospitals
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12502 USF PINE DR TAMPA FL 33612