Tomoko Tanaka, M.D. Neurosurgeon
Primary Appointment Location
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Patient Type
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. Tanaka
Clinical Biography
Tomoko Tanaka, M.D., is an associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Tanaka earned her medical degree at Kitasato University School of Medicine in Japan, graduating as valedictorian. She completed a neurosurgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta and a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She is board certified through the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS).
Dr. Tanaka previously was an associate professor at the University of Missouri HealthCare, where she cared for an underserved pediatric neurosurgery population as well as adult epilepsy patients. Her surgical management of epilepsy was integral to the institution achieving Level 4 Epilepsy Center designation. Her national activities include serving on the editorial advisory board for Practical Reviews in Neurosurgery. Dr. Tanaka conducts basic science research into spinal cord injury and recovery, and one of her research projects received the grant award of the North American Spine Society in 2016.
Dr. Tanaka's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Neurosurgery
- Associate Professor
Education
- Medical School
- Kitasato University School of Medicine
- Residency
- Emory University
Neurosurgery - Fellowship
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
Associations
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Dr. Tanaka's Areas of Expertise
Neurosurgery
Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.
Locations Where Dr. Tanaka Practices
Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients