Dr. Tarantino has more than 30 years of experience in hematology, and over 10 years as the Founder, Chief Medical Officer and President of the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute. For over three decades he has devoted his medical career to the management of bleeding and clotting disorders as well as non-malignant hematology disorders. Dr. Tarantino also serves as the medical director of the Anticoagulation Consultation Service at St. Francis Medical Center. Since 2008, Dr. Tarantino is a tenured Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria and is active in teaching medical students, residents and allied health professionals. He is board certified in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. He is a longstanding member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council of the National Hemophilia Foundation and a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Platelet Disorder Support Association. In 2005 and 2017 Dr. Tarantino received the Research Excellence Award from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and in 2018 he was awarded the Excellence in Healthcare Award from the National Hemophilia Foundation. Dr. Tarantino has had an active career in clinical and translational research. As a result, he has authored or co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers, reviews, and book chapters and over 140 scientific abstracts.