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Robert Takla, MD, Emergency Medicine, Southfield, MI

Robert Takla MD


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  • 18161 W 13 Mile RdSte A2Southfield, MI 48076

  • Phone+1 248-642-9893

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Education & Training

  • University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
    University of Michigan, Ross School of BusinessMBA, 2007 - 2008
  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (Detroit Receiving Hospital)
    Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (Detroit Receiving Hospital)Residency, Emergency Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1993
  • University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and Arts
    University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and ArtsBS, Biology and Psychology, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1996 - 2002
  • Emergency Medicine
    American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Hot Docs Ambassador Magazine, 2010
  • Detroit Top Docs Hour Magazine, 2009
  • Graduation with Distinction University of Michigan Ross School of Business, 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Efect of Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness When an Observation Unit is Managed as a Closed Unit vs an Open Unit  
    M.E. Pena, J.M. Fox, A.C. Southall, R.B. Dunne, S. Szpunar, S. Kler, R.B. Takla, American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1/1/2013
  • Peripheral Venous Catheter Care in the Emergency Department: Education and Feedback Lead to Marked Improvements  
    M. Fakih, K. Jones, J. Rey, R. Takla, S. Szpunar, K. Brown, A. Boelstler, L. Saravolatz, American Journal of Infection Control, 1/1/2012
  • Ethical Considerations in Pandemic Influenza for Emergency Care Providers-Ready or Not  
    M. Pena, C Irvin, R. Takla, Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, 1/1/2009

Abstracts/Posters

  • Guest Relations Associates-How Do They Impact Perception Of Care And Loyalty?
    Guiden, D, Majmundar N, Pena ME, Cindrich L, Takla RB, New England Regional SAEM, Brown Alpert Medical School, Providence, RI, 1/3/2013
  • Are Emergency Physicians More Efficient in Running a Large Observation Unit?
    Pena ME, Takla RB, Dunne R, Szpunar S, Kler S, The 2012 Annual SAEM Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/10/2012
  • The Impact of a Neurology Consult in Patients Placed in Observation for Syncope or Near Syncope.
    Simon Katrib, MD; Robert Takla, MD; Margarita Pena, MD; Susan Szpunar PhD, The 2012 Annual SAEM Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/10/2012

Lectures

  • "Acute Coronary Syndrome and Antithrombotic/Antiplatelet Therapy" 
    Multiple locations, 2002-2014 - 1/1/2015
  • "Venous Thomboembolism-Prophylaxis and Treatment" 
    Multiple locations, 2006-2014 - 1/1/2015
  • "Anticoagulation in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation" 
    Multiple locations, 2010-2014 - 1/1/2015

Other

  • "Staffing of ED Could Become Central Issue During Med/mal Suit." 
    Robert T. Takla, MD (contributing author), ED Legal Letter, Vol. 25, No. 4
    1/1/2014
  • "Did Frequent ED Patient Sue? Thoroughness of Workup is Issue." 
    Robert T. Takla, MD (contributing author), ED Legal Letter, Vol. 24, No. 9
    1/1/2013
  • "Patient Leaving Without Diagnosis? Avoid Suits By Clarifying Limitations." 
    Robert T. Takla, MD (contributing author), ED Legal Letter, Vol. 23, No. 11
    1/1/2012

Authored Content

  • ACEP Updates in Detection of Acute Coronary Syndrome by MagnetocardiographyNovember 2021

Press Mentions

  • Genetesis Receives 2nd FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Myocardial Ischemia Using CardioFlux MCG
    Genetesis Receives 2nd FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Myocardial Ischemia Using CardioFlux MCGApril 14th, 2023
  • What’s Going Around Metro Detroit: Doctors Are Seeing Flu Cases, Upper Respiratory Infections
    What’s Going Around Metro Detroit: Doctors Are Seeing Flu Cases, Upper Respiratory InfectionsNovember 18th, 2021
  • COVID-19 Lays Bare Cracks in Health Care System as Hospitals Brace for the Worst
    COVID-19 Lays Bare Cracks in Health Care System as Hospitals Brace for the WorstApril 12th, 2020

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