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Tara Nichole Thacker, MD

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My specialty:
Family Medicine

My provider affiliation:
Kaiser Permanente physician

I speak: English

My gender: Female

Where I practice

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About me

Hello, and welcome to my Web page. I am a family medicine physician who does a bit of everything, though my areas of specialty are women's health (including prenatal care), mental health, and care for LGBT members. I feel that it is a profound gift to be an intimate part of peoples' lives, and I strive to provide an atmosphere for health and healing in my daily patient interactions.

Biography

I was born in a small town in Arizona and have lived in New England, New York City, Little Rock, Arkansas, and now Los Angeles. I went to Dartmouth in New Hampshire for both my undergraduate studies and medical school. I also have a M.S. in health care reform. I have been privileged to be a Kaiser Permanente since 2005. When I was a kid, I first wanted to be a molecular biologist. When I got to junior high, I knew I wanted to be a doctor. So, I did molecular biology research prior to medical school and lived both my dreams! I am a science nerd and love medicine, but most of all, I love the interaction with my patients.

About my practice

I've done medical rotations in Tuba City on the Navajo reservation, Orange County, Hartford, Connecticut, and a VA hospital in Vermont. I take a piece of all the places I've been and try to make it a part of my practice. It is my goal to provide a non-judgmental space where health can happen.

How I thrive

My life is generally spent chasing around two very active young boys, and coordinating their many activities, but I also love to read and take advantage of Los Angeles’s many opportunities to see shows and concerts. I have a passion for preventing and educating against domestic violence, both at Kaiser Permanente and in the community. I serve on the breast feeding committee (I have helped make Kaiser Permanente more baby friendly) and on the drug utilization committee. I am also a mentor to a teen from a local STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) high school.

My office

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My provider type

Physicians and Surgeons

My training, certifications and licensing

Medical school

Dartmouth Medical School
Hanover , NH

Board certification

Family Medicine

American Board of Family Medicine

Medical training

Internship

Family Medicine

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Los Angeles , CA

Residency

Family Medicine

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Los Angeles , CA

Joined Permanente Medical Group

2008

Active license information

License number

A99654

License type

Physician and Surgeon

License issuing state

CALIFORNIA

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

1144426750

Cultural Competency Training (CCT)

Completed  

My hospitals

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Los Angeles Medical Center
4867 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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This page was last updated on: 07/02/2024