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.
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 Sonnanstine was professional, friendly and very thourough
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
The best doctor. I cannot say enough about how great she is. Also her assistant nurse Maggie is fantastic. I will put my health in these two women's hands for the rest of my life.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
She is excellent!! She is very sweet and good listener, explained all the problems and her staff too Maggie is excellent.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
She was very good at explaining things to where I could understand I was impressed
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Best pediatric ever,
Highly recommended
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
She is a wonderful Dr who listens attentively & shows you that she cares & has the knowledge I needed to come up with a good plan for me.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Terrific doctor and great staff. Very friendly and took extra time to talk with my 85 year old mother. Great experience!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Sonnanstine is excellent. She is thorough in explaining x rays and options for treatment. She listens and she has a wonderful demeanor.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Friendly, knowledgeable, excellent communication skills, good listener, skilled with injections.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very friendly and knowledgeable great doctor and great experience
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 professional, friendly and very thourough
The best doctor. I cannot say enough about how great she is. Also her assistant nurse Maggie is fantastic. I will put my health in these two women's hands for the rest of my life.
She is excellent!! She is very sweet and good listener, explained all the problems and her staff too Maggie is excellent.
She was very good at explaining things to where I could understand I was impressed
Best pediatric ever, Highly recommended
She is a wonderful Dr who listens attentively & shows you that she cares & has the knowledge I needed to come up with a good plan for me.
Terrific doctor and great staff. Very friendly and took extra time to talk with my 85 year old mother. Great experience!
Dr Sonnanstine is excellent. She is thorough in explaining x rays and options for treatment. She listens and she has a wonderful demeanor.
Friendly, knowledgeable, excellent communication skills, good listener, skilled with injections.
Very friendly and knowledgeable great doctor and great experience