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Dr. Kenneth Ataga is an oncology and hematology specialist who brings 36 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Benin School of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center. His extensive background has established him as an expert in blood disorders and cancer treatment. Dr. Ataga is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.
Dr. Ataga practices across multiple locations in Memphis, Tennessee, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with affiliations at North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, and Methodist University Hospital. He specializes in treating sickle cell disease and sickle cell crisis, conditions that require specialized expertise in blood disorders. His practice includes performing pathology tests to help diagnose and monitor various blood-related conditions. Patients benefit from his decades of experience in managing complex hematologic …conditions and cancer care.
Read More Read less Dr. Ataga practices across multiple locations in Memphis, Tennessee, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with affiliations at North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, and Methodist University Hospital. He specializes in treating sickle cell disease and sickle cell crisis, conditions that require specialized expertise in blood disorders. His practice includes performing pathology tests to help diagnose and monitor various blood-related conditions. Patients benefit from his decades of experience in managing complex hematologic …conditions and cancer care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 36 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Suny Health Science Center
- 2 specialties
- 17 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 8 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Kenneth Isimemen Ataga has 8 locationsDiggs Kraus Sickle Cell Center
880 Madison Ave Ste AMemphis, TN 38103 Tel: (901) 545-8535
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
North Carolina Basnight Cancer Hospital
101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514 Tel: (984) 974-0000
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Oncology | Pediatrics | Oncology | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 36 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, French | ||
| Memphis , TN | Memphis , TN | Corinth , MS | Memphis , TN |
| Med School: University Of Benin Nigeria | Med School: UNIVERSIDAD ANAHUAC | Med School: Dow Medical College | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kenneth Isimemen Ataga
Medical Specialties
Dr. Kenneth Isimemen Ataga has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Kenneth Isimemen Ataga has the following 17 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Suny Health Science Center
Medical School
University Of Benin Nigeria
University Of Benin School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990
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- Where is Dr. Kenneth Ataga's office located?
- Dr. Kenneth Ataga's office is located at 880 Madison Ave Ste A, Memphis, TN, 38103.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Kenneth Ataga affiliated with?
- Dr. Kenneth Ataga is affiliated with North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, Methodist University Hospital, Methodist North Hospital, The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, and METHODIST SOUTH HOSPITAL.
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