Summary

Dr. Tamara Pistoria is a board-certified Pediatrician with over two decades of experience. She cares for patients ages 0-18. Dr. Pistoria is passionate about education and believes in teaching parents to better understand disease processes, medication risks and benefits, and the natural course of an illness, so they are better able to keep their family healthy.

Dr. Pistoria earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pistoria cares for patients at the Winter Haven Campus.


How long have you worked in your field?
I have worked in my field for over two decades.
Describe your clinical specialties.
I am a pediatrician who works with children ages 0-18.

What is your patient care philosophy?
I treat my patients the way I want my own family members to be treated by their physicians.

What do you enjoy most about working with patients?
I enjoy watching children grow and seeing who they become.

How does your work improve lives?
My goal is to prevent illness when I can and treat illnesses to restore health.

Would you like to share about your family?
I am married and have 5 children.

What childhood memory do you have about visiting the doctor?
My pediatrician made every child feel like they were the smartest, cutest child. He also had a Dum Dum tree that held lollipops for after your visit.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St. Luke's Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tamara Threlkeld Pistoria

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Progressive
  • Simply Healthcare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tamara Threlkeld Pistoria has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tamara Threlkeld Pistoria has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St. Luke's Hospital
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Medical School

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical Education)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Tamara Pistoria affiliated with?
Dr. Tamara Pistoria is affiliated with Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies.
Does Dr. Tamara Pistoria accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Tamara Pistoria accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tamara Pistoria?
You can find contact information for Dr. Tamara Pistoria here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Tamara Pistoria speak?
Dr. Tamara Pistoria speaks English.
Where is Dr. Tamara Pistoria's office located?
Dr. Tamara Pistoria's office is located at 3030 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33803.

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