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 is personable, professional, and highly intelligent. She establishes a great rapport with patients, giving options and suggestions, and involving me in my treatment.
(6 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Sonastine is the best! She’s a great listener and fully assessed my condition leaving no stones unturned, before rendering her medical opinion.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent professional physician who listened and addressed my questions and concerns. She is a stellar professional but also listens taking the time to hear my questions and responded with concise responses.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Love her and her amazing assistant
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Tara, thank you so much for your help today. I’ve been a nervous wreck the past 10 days and I’m so thankful that I was able to speak to someone about my situation. You were super helpful and reassuring.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very thoughtful and thorough.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent doctor. Strongly
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
This was my first visit with Dr. Sonnanstine. She was kind and approachable. She talked through my care plan and welcomed questions. I appreciate her candor and willingness to collaborate with me on my medical care. Thank you Dr. S and team.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
She is awesome.Explained treatments listened and answered all my questions her assistant Maggie was great. Check in staff was polite and pleasant. Great Appointment.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
She is fantastic… she did a great job of explaining what my injury was and what I could expect from the treatment
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 is personable, professional, and highly intelligent. She establishes a great rapport with patients, giving options and suggestions, and involving me in my treatment.
Dr. Sonastine is the best! She’s a great listener and fully assessed my condition leaving no stones unturned, before rendering her medical opinion.
Excellent professional physician who listened and addressed my questions and concerns. She is a stellar professional but also listens taking the time to hear my questions and responded with concise responses.
Love her and her amazing assistant
Tara, thank you so much for your help today. I’ve been a nervous wreck the past 10 days and I’m so thankful that I was able to speak to someone about my situation. You were super helpful and reassuring.
Very thoughtful and thorough.
Excellent doctor. Strongly
This was my first visit with Dr. Sonnanstine. She was kind and approachable. She talked through my care plan and welcomed questions. I appreciate her candor and willingness to collaborate with me on my medical care. Thank you Dr. S and team.
She is awesome.Explained treatments listened and answered all my questions her assistant Maggie was great. Check in staff was polite and pleasant. Great Appointment.
She is fantastic… she did a great job of explaining what my injury was and what I could expect from the treatment