Pediatrics

Masako Shimamura, M.D.

Principal Investigator, Center for Microbe and Immunity Research

Dr. Masako Shimamura, M.D., is a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, focusing on the diagnosis and management of complex infections in children. She treats pediatric patients with a range of infectious conditions, including those requiring specialized host defense interventions, as part of the Host Defense Program physician team. Her subspecialty emphasizes pediatric infectious diseases, serving primarily children from infancy through adol

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (ABPD)
Pediatric Infectious Diseases (ABPD)

Education & Training

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (MD, 1991)
Residency: Seattle Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1994)
Fellowship: University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital (Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2001)

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Conditions & Treatments

HIV/AIDSPediatric Infectious DiseasesSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Shimamura treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Shimamura accept Aetna insurance?

Masako Shimamura's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Shimamura practice?

Masako Shimamura practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Nationwide Children's Hospital.

What does Dr. Shimamura specialize in?

Masako Shimamura is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

What is Dr. Shimamura's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (MD, 1991); Residency: Seattle Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1994); Fellowship: University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital (Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2001).