Summary

Dr. Tara Barnett is a board-certified oncologist who specializes in cancer care with 17 years of medical experience. She earned her medical degree from Texas A&M College of Medicine/Scott and White, where she also completed both her residency in 2012 and fellowship in 2016. Dr. Barnett holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Barnett practices at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest and sees patients at the Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center in Waco, Texas. She focuses on treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. Her clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work such as complete blood counts and metabolic panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients consistently rate Dr. Barnett highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 17 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Location

Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

150 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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17 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Urdu Speaks English, Mandarin Speaks English
Waco , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXCypress , TX
Med School: Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (Education) Med School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Med School: St Georges University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tara Barnett

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • FirstCare Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tara Barnett has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tara Barnett has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center2016

Residency

Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center2012

Medical School

Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (Education)Graduated in 2013
Texas A&M Health Science Center - School Of Medicine - Temple Campus (Education)Graduated in 2009

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Which hospitals is Dr. Tara Barnett affiliated with?
Dr. Tara Barnett is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Hillcrest.
Where is Dr. Tara Barnett's office located?
Dr. Tara Barnett's office is located at 150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX, 76712.
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