James Hamilton Jerkins MD

Physician

3601 The Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-5000
Fax+1 414-805-6815

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Education & Training

University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2011 - 2014
Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2011
Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 2007

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2011 - Present
TN State Medical License 2023 - 2026
WI State Medical License 2016 - 2023
OH State Medical License 2007 - 2012
American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Brexucabtagene Autoleucel in the Outpatient Setting: A Single-Institution Experience.
Grace Johnson Mercadante, Phavina Akhom, Nur Ali, Brittney Baer, Eden Biltibo
Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. 2026-06-03
Outcomes of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients aged 70 years and older.
Rachel B Gorham, Salyka Sengsayadeth, Christina A Snider, Chiu-Lan Chen, Eden Ayele Biltibo
Bone Marrow Transplantation. 2026-06-01
Feasibility of outpatient administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel and reduction in healthcare utilization cost: the Vanderbilt experience.
Ihunayachi Ohuabunwa, Bhagirathbhai Dholaria, Megan Wanca, Grace Johnson Mercadante, Phavina Akhom
Bone Marrow Transplantation. 2026-03-01

Press Mentions

Guide Published for Outpatient Cancer Treatment with Bispecific AntibodiesJanuary 12th, 2026
$Alpha-1-Antitrypsin for the Treatment of Steroid-Refractory Acute Gastrointestinal Graft-Versus-Host Disease$
Alpha-1-Antitrypsin for the Treatment of Steroid-Refractory Acute Gastrointestinal Graft-Versus-Host DiseaseJuly 12th, 2017