Nathan R. Wilken, MD
Associate Medical Director of Hemostasis, Transfusion Medicine & Coagulation
Assistant Professor, Pathology & Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-5850
Idiomas: English
Departamentos:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Nathan R. Wilken, MD
Dr. Nathan Wilken is a Transfusion Medicine physician with a focused clinical and academic interest in pediatric transfusion. His clinical expertise includes the management of bleeding patients, complex hemostatic disorders, and transfusion support for patients receiving extracorporeal life support (ECLS). Dr. Wilken is particularly engaged in optimizing transfusion strategies in critically ill pediatric populations, where balancing hemostasis and thrombosis presents unique challenges.
Dr. Wilken’s research interests center on pediatric transfusion practices, with an emphasis on evidence-based blood utilization, transfusion thresholds, and outcomes in children. Additional scholarly interests include the development, validation, and clinical application of pediatric coagulation laboratory assays, as well as innovations in blood bank operations and management to improve safety, efficiency, and stewardship of blood products. Through clinical care, research, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, Dr. Wilken aims to advance transfusion practices and improve outcomes for pediatric patients.
Educacion
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine | 2024 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Anatomic and Clinical Pathology | 2023 |
| Texas A&M College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2019 |
| The University of Texas | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science | 2012 |
Organizaciones
| Nombre de la Organizacion | Rol |
|---|---|
| College of American Pathologists | Member |
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