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Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4.0 (31)
Map Pin Small Livingston, NJ
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD

Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Livingston, NJ. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from U OF BUFFALO SUNY SCH OF MED & BIOMEDICAL SCI|U OF BUFFALO SUNY SCH OF MED & BIOMEDICAL SCI and is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center. Dr. Tarantino, completed a residency at 1995-1999|1995-1999|Case Western Reserve University. Patients rated Dr. Tarantino an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Tarantino works at Associates in Colon & Rectal Diseases, P.A. in Livingston, NJ with other offices in Morristown, NJ and Parsippany, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Tarantino's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Associates In Colon Rectal Dis
    200 S Orange Ave # 3, Livingston, NJ 07039 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 649-3337
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    Morristown Medical Center-ambulatry Surg Ctr
    111 Madison Ave Ste 100, Morristown, NJ 07960 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 649-3337
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    Parsippany Office
    3699 US Highway 46 Ste 2, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 649-3337

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    About Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1952477986
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • 2000|St Luke's - Roosevelt Hosp Ctr|St Luke's - Roosevelt Hosp Ctr|St Luke's-Roosevelt Hosp Ctr|St Luke's-Roosevelt Hosp Ctr
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • 1995-1999|1995-1999|Case Western Reserve University
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    Internship
    • 1994-1995|1994-1995|Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine|Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
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    Medical Education
    • U OF BUFFALO SUNY SCH OF MED & BIOMEDICAL SCI|U OF BUFFALO SUNY SCH OF MED & BIOMEDICAL SCI
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    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Morristown Medical Center
    • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
    • Jersey City Medical Center

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