Dr. Tarantino graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PERUGIA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY. Dr. Salvatore Tarantino, MD is an Internist in La Mesa, CA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Tarantino currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Tarantino has experience treating conditions like Secondary Hypertension, Secondary Renovascular Hypertension and Nail Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tarantino received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Tarantino's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Tarantino also speaks Italian. Dr. Tarantino is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Caring Physicians Medical Group Inc.
8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 370, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Mar 03, 2020

I wish I had joined Dr. Tarantino’s practice earlier in my life.

Jeff Coleman — Mar 03, 2020

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Italian

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Internal Medicine

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UNIVERSITY OF PERUGIA / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
1981

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Salvatore Tarantino, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tarantino's profile.

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Dr. Tarantino in specializes in Internal Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

What conditions does Dr. Salvatore Tarantino, MD treat?

Dr. Tarantino frequently treats the following conditions: Secondary Hypertension, Secondary Renovascular Hypertension and Nail Infection. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Tarantino's office is located at 8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 370 La Mesa, CA 91942. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. Tarantino provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Salvatore Tarantino, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Salvatore Tarantino, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Is Dr. Salvatore Tarantino, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Salvatore Tarantino, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

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Dr. Salvatore Tarantino, MD has a star rating of 3.4/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

Hospital Affiliations

Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA

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