Dr. S. Curtis Takagishi, Ph.D.
Psychologist | Health
14448 Bruce B Downs Blvd Ste 111 Tampa FL, 33613About
Dr. S. Curtis Takagishi is a clinical psychologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Takagishi specializes in performing pre-surgical evalautions, such as providing psychological evaluations for clients seeking a spinal cord stimulator and prior to bariatric/weight loss surgery. Dr. Takagishi also has a position at the Tampa VA where he provides non-medication treatment for clients with headaches and biofeedback training.
Education and Training
Fordham University Ph.D. 2000
Fordham University M.A. 1995
Boston University M.Ed. 1988
University of Notre Dame B.A. 1987
Board Certification
Board Certified in Biofeedback (B6194)
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
2018 and 2022.
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Psychologist James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital 2009 - Present
- Clinical Psychologist Tampa General Hospital 2002 - 2009
- Group Leader USF Hope House for Eating Disorders 2007 - 2009
- Consultant Geriatric Psychological Specialists 2009 -
- Staff Psychologist Spectra Healthcare 2002 - 2009
- Founding Partner Florida Medical Psychology Associates 2006 - 2007
- Interim Assistant Director. University of South Florida Counseling Center for Human Development, Employee Assistance Program 2001 - 2002
- Academic Advisor New York College of Podiatric Medicine - 1998
- Big Brother Fordham University - 1995
Professional Memberships
- Biofeedback Society of Florida, President
- Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
- American Headache Society
- American Pain Society, 2009 to 2014
- American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Associate Member, 2002 to 2009
- Florida Psychological Association, 2002 to 2012 President, Bay Region Chapter, 2005 to 2008 Secretary, Bay Region Chapter, 2002 to 2012
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- 1993 Special Olympics, Boston, MA Volunteer. Assisted individuals with special needs participating in athletic events
- 1986-1987 University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN Psychological Services Commissioner. Served in student government as a liaison between the students and University Counseling Center.
- 1984-1986 Neighborhood Studies Help Program, Notre Dame, IN Captain of Northeast Side Center. Organized tutoring and counseling services for underprivileged, predominantly minority, school-age childre
Internships
- St. Luke\'s Roosevelt Hospital, Pre-Doctoral Internship, 2000
Fellowships
- University of South Florida, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 2001
Professional Society Memberships
- AHS, BST
What do you attribute your success to?
- He attributes his success to providing individual treatment and helping prevent headaches.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- He developed a program to treat veterans who suffer with headaches, chronic pain, anxiety, and stress.
Areas of research
Pain
Headaches
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Get to know Psychologist Dr. S. Curtis Takagishi, who serves patients in Tampa, Florida.
A seasoned psychologist, Dr. Takagishi sees patients at his private practice in Tampa, Florida. He specializes in bariatric surgery evaluations, spinal cord stimulator evaluations, and headache management that includes biofeedback sessions.
In regards to his educational background, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 1987, followed by a Master of Education degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston University in 1988.
Later, he completed his PhD in Clinical Psychology at Fordham University in 2000, before going on to complete a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of South Florida in 2001.
Throughout his early career in Boston, Dr. Takagishi worked in both a private psychiatric hospital and a psychiatric emergency room, which provided him with a diverse range of encounters with individuals from various walks of life.
During his time in graduate school, he developed a keen interest in being a psychologist in a medical setting. His experiences at Bellevue Hospital and St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City exposed him to the emerging field of health psychology. A move to Florida, prompted by personal reasons, led him to complete his training at the University of South Florida.
Since 2002, Dr. Takagishi has maintained a private practice while holding positions at Spectra Healthcare and Tampa General Hospital (TGH). At TGH, he served as the primary burn psychologist, worked in the rehabilitation department, and provided counseling to bariatric surgery patients. He was also one of the original psychologists in the TGH multidisciplinary bariatric surgery evaluation program and has introduced many other psychologists to the area of pre-surgical evaluations.
Driven by evolving interests, he delved more into the area of health psychology and became an expert in the areas of pain management and biofeedback, leading him to accept a position at the
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. In this role, he became a headache specialist, offering non-medication-based treatments through cognitive-behavioral therapy. Currently, as the clinical director of a multidisciplinary headache program, he helps individuals successfully cope with their headaches and improve their overall quality of life.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Takagishi prioritizes supporting his family and is known for his passion as an avid sports fan, especially college football.
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