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Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD
3.9 (33 Ratings)

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Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Livingston, NJ.
Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD
3.9 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 56
Livingston, NJ
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Livingston, NJ.
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Dr. Tarantino graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1994 and completed a residency at 1995-1999|Case Western Reserve University.Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Livingston, NJ and has 30 years experience. Dr. Tarantino currently practices at Associates in Colon & Rectal Diseases, P.A. and are affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center. Dr. Tarantino has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Proctoptosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tarantino received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Tarantino's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tarantino is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 Associates in Colon & Rectal Diseases, P.A.
    200 S Orange Ave Ste 232, Livingston, NJ 07039

Experience and Background Check

Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Proctoptosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Colectomy
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pelvic Abscess
Rectovaginal Fistula
Small Intestine Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colectomy Laparoscopic
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Colectomy Robotic Assist
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Atherectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision
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Excision of Anal Tags
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Repair of Rectocele
Sphincterotomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

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Oct 05, 2024
Dr. Tarantino was consulted when I was in ICU at Cooperman Barnabas Hospital in West Orange, NJ two years ago. She took my hand and assured me that I'd survive and I will be forever grateful for her kindness.
Caring Upbeat Surgeon — Oct 05, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Livingston, NJ and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1994. She specializes in Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, and more.
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Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Robotic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    1994
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • 1994-1995
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • 1995-1999|Case Western Reserve University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center|St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tarantino's profile.

Dr. Tarantino frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Proctoptosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Dr. Tarantino has over 30 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ

  • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ

  • Jersey City Medical Center

    355 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ

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