Hematologist at @UTHSC. Sickle Doc and advocate. Grady Made/UChicago fellowship grad. She/Her. Views=my own.
Memphis, TN
Joined October 2020
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Marquita Nelson retweeted
Happy National Doctors’ Day to all the physicians making a difference.
And a special thank you to hematologists for the work you do, the progress you drive, and the lives you impact every single day.
#NationalDoctorsDay @ConquerSCD @BloodPortfolio @ASHCollab
Marquita Nelson retweeted
⚠️ Final reminder ⚠️
ASH Trainee Council applications are closing on March 29.
Do not miss your chance to help guide trainee programs and represent voices across the trainee pipeline.
Apply now! ow.ly/baLo50XKrkK
#ASHTrainee #Hematology #HemeOnc
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Congratulations to Dr. Marquita Nelson on being recognized as one of the 2026 Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine! This places her in the top 2% of female physcians nationwide.
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Congrats to Dr. Marquita Nelson — named one of Memphis’ 2025 Top Doctors! 👏 As a physician-scientist, she’s advancing pediatric care through hematology research. Read her story in Memphis Magazine: memphismagazine.com/health/2…
#TopDoctors2025 #Pediatrics #UTHSC
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Hi!
Please join us on May 14th via zoom for our Hematology Speaker Series on May 14th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. central time.
Our speaker is Dr. Jerome Jeffrey Federspiel, MD, PhD. He will present on "Pregnancy and Blood Disorders: Better Together."
Marquita Nelson retweeted
The ASH Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Away Elective offers a chance to train at top institutions in #SickleCell care: @DukeU, @JohnsHopkins, @PittTweet, NHLBI. Gain hands-on experience in #SCD care.
Ready to train? Apply today: ow.ly/kSzU50VCNuS
#hematology
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Black women are more likely to experience heavy menstrual bleeding but often have their symptoms dismissed by clinicians.
This dismissal leads to:
❌ Undiagnosed #irondeficiency
❌ Delayed treatment
❌ Poor health outcomes
Learn more: ow.ly/FWhN50Vu3G2
#Hematology
Marquita Nelson retweeted
Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, and heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a major contributor. Yet, HMB is often overlooked or normalized.
Learn more: ow.ly/HZzu50Vu3H4
#Hematology #MedTwitter #Anemia #IronDeficiency #MaternalHealth
Marquita Nelson retweeted
What is Duffy null-associated neutrophil count (DANC) and how to discuss it with patients?
Follow a patient conversation to review #DANC's epidemiology, biology, and impact on healthcare in this e-module.
🔗 ow.ly/4ozl50Vz4al
#DuffyNull #Hematology #ASHEducation
Marquita Nelson retweeted
🚨 No evidence links #sicklecell trait to sudden death or acute pain crises. It is medically inaccurate to claim SCT as a cause of death on an autopsy report.
Learn more about the findings from ASH published in @BloodJournal.
🩸 ow.ly/aE6x50UQlV7
#MedTwitter #SCD
Marquita Nelson retweeted
Attention SCD community worldwide! Share with us how you're spreading awareness for World Sickle Cell Day around the globe🌍. Check out our SCD calendar scdcoalition.org/scdc-calend… to find events near you or share your own to inspire others. Let's make a positive impact together!
Marquita Nelson retweeted
🩺🩸Comprehensive care for #SickleCell Disease is necessary. Urge your representative to cosponsor the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (H.R. 7432) today! 👇
ow.ly/RmNo50Sl2ti
#WorldSickleCellAwarenessDay #Fight4Hematology #SCD #SupportSCD #ConquerSCD
Marquita Nelson retweeted
What we really want this Valentine's Day is improved access to high-quality outpatient care for individuals living with #SickleCell.
#HealthPolicyValentines #ConquerSCD #SickleCell #SCD #sicklecelldisease #FundHealth #DontCutCures
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How I treat anemia in older adults
ow.ly/98og50QslZS #geriatrichematology #redcellsironanderythropoiesis
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Thousands of Black children with sickle cell disease struggle to access disability payments
Roughly 76% families of children with sickle cell disease who have applied, or at least 12,249 families, had their requests denied between 2015 and 2020.
cbsnews.com/news/sickle-cell…
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're highlighting why #RepresentationMatters at ASH 🩸 Dr. Michael DeBaun recognizes that representation played a large role in his lifelong aspiration to become a physician & serve his community 🩺⚕️ Read more: loom.ly/XCft0ME
