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Tomoko Tanaka, M.D. Neurosurgeon

Primary Appointment Location

Arkansas Children’s
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
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Overview

Patient Type
Children and Adolescents
Language
English

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Tomoko Tanaka, M.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Tanaka

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the main Arkansas Children's Hospital appointment line at (501) 364-4000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart.

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

Neurosurgeon looking at brain imaging.

Neurosurgery

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Locations Where Dr. Tanaka Practices

Providers with Patient

Arkansas Children’s , Primary Location

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Tanaka

New patients can make an appointment by contacting the clinic directly or by calling the main Arkansas Children's Hospital appointment line at (501) 364-4000.

Existing patients also have the option to request an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart.

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