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Dr. Lorraine Tafra, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Annapolis, MD
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lorraine Tafra, MD

Dr. Lorraine Tafra, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Annapolis, MD. They specialize in General Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Anne Arundel Medical Center. Dr. Tafra, completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Tafra an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Tafra works at Practice in Annapolis, MD with other offices in Chester, MD, Bowie, MD and Easton, MD. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

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Dr. Tafra's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Aamg Gyn Oncology Specialists
    2000 Medical Pkwy Ste 200, Annapolis, MD 21401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 481-5300
  2. 2
    Office
    1630 Main St Ste 112, Chester, MD 21619 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 481-5300
  3. 3
    Luminis Health Medical Group LLC
    4175 N Hanson Ct Ste 201, Bowie, MD 20716 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 481-1199
  4. 4
    Aamg Talbot Primary Care
    28438 Marlboro Ave, Easton, MD 21601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 822-2440
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Anne Arundel Medical Center

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    About Dr. Lorraine Tafra, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1316946312
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • John Wayne Cancer Inst
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Rhode Island Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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