Summary

Dr. Tamara Means is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who also specializes in surgery. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and its affiliated hospitals in 2005. With 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Means brings extensive expertise to women's healthcare. She provides care in English.

Dr. Means practices at CaroMont Women's Health locations in Gastonia and Belmont, North Carolina, and maintains an affiliation with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. She focuses on treating conditions such as abdominal pain during pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, and other pelvic pain disorders. Her treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients achieve optimal health outcomes. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 25 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, Galveston, TX
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Tamara Means has 2 locations

CaroMont Women's Health - Ashley

1225 E Garrison BlvdGastonia, NC 28054
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

CaroMont Women's Health - Belmont

2000 Caromont Pkwy Ste 400Belmont, NC 28012
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Obstetrics & GynecologyNurse PractitionerPlastic SurgeryNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
25 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Russian
Gastonia , NCHuntersville , NCCHARLOTTE , NCCORNELIUS , NC
Med School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Med School: Touro University California College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Tamara Means

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Tamara Means has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Tamara Means has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hot Flashes
  • Menopause
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Tamara Means holds an active medical license in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of North Carolina that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, Galveston, TX and University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals in 2005.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2001.

NPI Number

Tamara Means' NPI number is 1154312734.

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Which hospitals is Tamara Means affiliated with?
Tamara Means is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.
Where is Tamara Means's office located?
Tamara Means's office is located at 1225 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC, 28054.

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