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Tara Sonnanstine, MD
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Tampa
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
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4.9
818 Ratings
347 Comments
Dr. Tara Sonnanstine, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine, furthering her expertise. Her fellowship training took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she closely collaborated with LSU and Southern University student athletes. She provided sideline coverage at the collegiate level for both men’s and women’s sports. Additionally, she served as a team physician for Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
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4.9
818 Ratings
347 Comments
Dr. Tara Sonnanstine, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine, furthering her expertise. Her fellowship training took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she closely collaborated with LSU and Southern University student athletes. She provided sideline coverage at the collegiate level for both men’s and women’s sports. Additionally, she served as a team physician for Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
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Dr. Tara Sonnanstine, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine, furthering her expertise. She did her fellowship training in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she worked closely with LSU and Southern University student athletes. She provided sideline coverage at the collegiate level for both men’s and women’s sports. She was also a team physician for Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. In addition to sports medicine, she has experience in the fields of primary care, urgent care and concierge medicine.
Dr. Sonnanstine has lectured on sports medicine topics including proper physical exam techniques, acute sports injuries and the use of biologics in sports medicine. She has been involved in concussion and sports nutrition research and is a credentialed ImPACT consultant for concussion treatment.
Dr. Sonnanstine has been an active member of several professional medical organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine. She also serves as gratis faculty for the Tulane University School of Medicine.
For her patients, Dr. Sonnanstine believes in an individualized, comprehensive approach to medical management. She enjoys developing relationships with her patients that allow her to craft a unique nonoperative treatment plan to get her patients back to their active lifestyles. She takes into account her patients’ goals and works with them to achieve success.
In her spare time Dr. Sonnanstine enjoys traveling, hiking, golf, yoga and running. She has completed multiple marathons, a triathlon, scuba diving certification, as well as a yoga teacher training program. She also enjoys watching sports as a spectator and cooking at home with her husband.
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Dr.Sonnanstine was very knowledgeable and kind, my son really enjoyed the visit.
First Dr in a long time that acted like they were concerned about my well being and took the day off listen me. Thank you! .
Dr. Sonnanstine is wonderful! She’s kind, informative and collaborative. She explains everything in easy-to-understand language and really LISTENS to the patient.
Dr Sonnanstine took a lot of time with me and was very compassionate in helping me resolve my concerns. Her bedside manner was bar none!
Dr. Sonnanstine & her team are always EXceptional!😀 I had see 2 other doctors prior to finding Dr. Sonnastine @ FL Orthopedic & they were NOT helpful nor did they take the time to understand my lower back concern. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Sonnanstine to my family, friends or anyone who needs a competent, caring Orthopedic specialist.
Dr. Sonnanstine is an amazing Doctor! She listens and knows her field extremely well! Her assistant Maggie is also wonderful!!!
The doctor’s combination of excellent professional medical knowledge and personal empathy cause both my wife, the patient, and me, her caretaker, to be pleased Doctor Sonnanstine is Jouyce’s doctor.
Love Dr Tara. She has great listening skills and is very patient. Keep up the great work!
Great “bedside (office) manner. Makes the patient comfortable with her. Asks pertinent questions and explains things in manner that is easy to understand.
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