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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Terrific doctor and great staff. Very friendly and took extra time to talk with my 85 year old mother. Great experience!
(1 week 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 week ago)
Mar-2026
Friendly, knowledgeable, excellent communication skills, good listener, skilled with injections.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very friendly and knowledgeable great doctor and great experience
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very personable and patient.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
I highly recommend Dr. Sonnanstine.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional, great listener, and medically thorough.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
The BEST! Dr Sonnestine listens. That is the most important thing to me. She takes her time and gives you the answers you are seeking.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Love Tara and she has EXCELLENT bedside manners. Delivers results and My Dear Maggie is a big plus!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Tara is extremely professional and very kind. She did a great job with me. I really appreciate it.
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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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
Very personable and patient.
I highly recommend Dr. Sonnanstine.
Very professional, great listener, and medically thorough.
The BEST! Dr Sonnestine listens. That is the most important thing to me. She takes her time and gives you the answers you are seeking.
Love Tara and she has EXCELLENT bedside manners. Delivers results and My Dear Maggie is a big plus!
Dr. Tara is extremely professional and very kind. She did a great job with me. I really appreciate it.