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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She was great very patient
Answered all my questions
Sep-2025
Excellent provider. Very nice while understanding your pain
Sep-2025
Dr.Sonnanstine was very knowledgeable.
Sep-2025
Very helpful and knowledgeable.
Aug-2025
Gives clear and concise instructions. Discusses options completely.
Aug-2025
Her office is top notch great consult. Toni was very helpful and the patience of the sphinx! Great visit!!
Aug-2025
Very caring doctor who listens to you and looks at all options to support a healthy active lifestyle. 🫶
Jul-2025
Very alternative listening to my problems she is a very sweet Dr
Jul-2025
Fantastic doctor. This was my first visit seeing and she listened to all my concerns, did not rush me out of the room and gave me the full attention as her patient which is rare now a these days. I will keep her as a long term physician.
Jul-2025
Very professional, she takes her time with you and sit and talk and show that she’s concerned about you and your well-being and also about your family
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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She was great very patient Answered all my questions
Excellent provider. Very nice while understanding your pain
Dr.Sonnanstine was very knowledgeable.
Very helpful and knowledgeable.
Gives clear and concise instructions. Discusses options completely.
Her office is top notch great consult. Toni was very helpful and the patience of the sphinx! Great visit!!
Very caring doctor who listens to you and looks at all options to support a healthy active lifestyle. 🫶
Very alternative listening to my problems she is a very sweet Dr
Fantastic doctor. This was my first visit seeing and she listened to all my concerns, did not rush me out of the room and gave me the full attention as her patient which is rare now a these days. I will keep her as a long term physician.
Very professional, she takes her time with you and sit and talk and show that she’s concerned about you and your well-being and also about your family