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Summary
Dr. Kenneth Ataga is a hematology and oncology specialist with 36 years of experience treating blood disorders and cancers. He earned his medical degree from the University of Benin School of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center. His extensive career has focused on providing comprehensive care for patients with complex blood-related conditions. Dr. Ataga is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Ataga practices at several leading medical centers across Tennessee and North Carolina, including North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill and Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He specializes in treating sickle cell disease and managing sickle cell crises, providing expert care for patients with these challenging conditions. His practice also offers virtual care services to ensure patients can access his expertise conveniently.
Dr. Ataga practices at several leading medical centers across Tennessee and North Carolina, including North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill and Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He specializes in treating sickle cell disease and managing sickle cell crises, providing expert care for patients with these challenging conditions. His practice also offers virtual care services to ensure patients can access his expertise conveniently.
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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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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Memphis , TN | Memphis , TN | Memphis , TN | Memphis , TN |
| Med School: University Of Benin Nigeria | Med School: Universidade Federal De Sao Paulo (Unifesp) Faculdade De Medicina | Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia | Med School: Universidad De Chile |
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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
Dr. Kenneth Isimemen Ataga holds an expired medical license in the states of North Carolina and Tennessee.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Suny Health Science Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Benin Nigeria and University Of Benin School Of Medicine in 1990.
NPI Number
Dr. Ataga's NPI number is 1306886825.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Kenneth Ataga speak?
- Dr. Kenneth Ataga speaks English and Spanish.
- Where is Dr. Kenneth Ataga's office located?
- Dr. Kenneth Ataga's office is located at 880 Madison Ave Ste A, Memphis, TN, 38103.
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