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24 Ratings with 24 written Reviews
Summary
Nurse Practitioner Tara Kays specializes in surgery, oncology, and surgical oncology, bringing nine years of dedicated experience to cancer care. She earned her advanced nursing degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, where she developed expertise in comprehensive cancer treatment approaches. Tara Kays is fluent in English and maintains current certifications in her specialized field.
Kays practices at the Margie Petersen Breast Center in Santa Monica, California, where she focuses on caring for patients with breast health concerns. She treats conditions such as dense breast tissue, non-cancerous breast masses, and benign breast cysts with expertise and compassion. Her procedural skills include breast cancer screening, specialized breast imaging, and breast ultrasound examinations. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Kays practices at the Margie Petersen Breast Center in Santa Monica, California, where she focuses on caring for patients with breast health concerns. She treats conditions such as dense breast tissue, non-cancerous breast masses, and benign breast cysts with expertise and compassion. Her procedural skills include breast cancer screening, specialized breast imaging, and breast ultrasound examinations. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 9 years of experience
- 23 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
- 24 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Surgery | Pediatrics | Critical Care Medicine | Colorectal Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 9 Years of Experience | 58 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Santa Monica , CA | Los Angeles , CA | Los Angeles , CA | Los Angeles , CA |
| Med School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific | Med School: University Of Tokyo Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Tara Jean Kays
Medical Specialties
Tara Jean Kays has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Tara Jean Kays has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
9 Years Experience
Tara Jean Kays holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Nurse Practitioner with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 2017.
NPI Number
Tara Jean Kays' NPI number is 1609388271.
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