A passion to serve those in need prompted Dr. Takenaga to leave academic philosophy to pursue a career in medicine. He graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. During residency, Dr. Takenaga performed research, published articles, and presented at meetings on topics such as fragility fractures and the long-term outcomes of total hip arthroplasty.

Prior to joining EmergeOrtho, Dr. Takenaga practiced orthopedic surgery in Toledo, Ohio. He enjoys working with general orthopedic patients to address a variety of subspecialties, injuries, and conditions which include:

• Sports medicine
• Rotator cuff tears
• ACL tear
• Meniscus tear
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Trigger finger

His training and experience in general orthopedics, as well as the knee, hip, and shoulder enable Dr. Takenaga to perform a number of conservative and surgical treatment methods, which include:

• ACL reconstruction
• Meniscus surgery
• Rotator cuff and labral repair
• Joint replacement surgery
• Shoulder replacement
• Carpal tunnel and trigger finger releases
• Tendon repair
• Fracture treatment of the upper and lower extremities
• Arthroscopic techniques
• Shoulder pain
• Knee pain
• Knee replacement
• Hip replacement

Community Connections

Dr. Takenaga resides in Durham with his wife, Nancy, and their son, Dylan, and two daughters, Sophie and Lizzy. They enjoy youth sports, camping, the Carolina beaches, and exploring local eateries and attractions. Together, they have also gone on medical mission trips to Kijabe, Kenya, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.