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Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD

Colorectal Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD
4.0 (31 Ratings)

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Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Livingston, NJ.
Dr. Debra Tarantino, MD
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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. Debra Tarantino, MD is a Colorectal Surgeon in Livingston, NJ and has 30 years experience. They 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.They currently practice at Associates in Colon & Rectal Diseases, P.A. and are affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center. At present, Dr. Tarantino received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tarantino is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

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

Experience and Background Check

Colectomy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anoscopy
Colectomy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anoscopy
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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wedge Resection Colon
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Disorders
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Atherectomy
Bladder Surgery
Colonoscopy
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision
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Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Repair of Rectocele
Sphincterotomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

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Jul 14, 2022
Dr. Tarantino is one of the best doctor's I have ever seen. She is so nice and makes you feel extremely comfortable. She is very informative and will go out of her way to accommodate you. I would recommend her to anyone who needs to see a speacialist in this field. It is a pleasure to be her patient.
Rosemarie Gall — Jul 14, 2022
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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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Specialties*
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|Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
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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. 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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