Summary

Dr. Catherine Taras brings nearly four decades of experience to family medicine, having dedicated 38 years to comprehensive patient care. She earned her medical degree from Wright State University and completed her residency training at Summa Health System, where she developed her foundation in primary care medicine. Dr. Taras is fluent in English and provides care for patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.

Dr. Taras practices at Summa Health White Pond Primary Care in Akron, Ohio, where she focuses on managing chronic respiratory conditions including COPD and other lung diseases. She also provides preventive care services such as breast cancer screening and mammograms to help patients maintain their health through early detection. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Summa Health System
  • 21 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Summa Health White Pond Primary Care

1 Park West Blvd Ste 200Akron, OH 44320
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.5 
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38 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu Speaks English
Akron , OHLawrenceville , GABoca Raton , FLAkron , OH
Med School: Wright State University Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: Ohio Univ- Coll Of Osteo Med- Athens Oh
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Catherine Y Taras

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aultcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicare
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • SummaCare
  • SummaCare - Medicare
  • SummaCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SummaCare - PPO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Catherine Y Taras has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Catherine Y Taras has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Summa Health System

Medical School

Wright State UniversityGraduated in 1988

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Where is Dr. Catherine Taras's office located?
Dr. Catherine Taras's office is located at 1 Park West Blvd Ste 200, Akron, OH, 44320.
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