Tara S. Kent
Experienced in Cholecystitis

Dr. Tara S. Kent

Oncology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Surgical Oncology
330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 3, 
Boston, MA 
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Experienced in Cholecystitis
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Surgical Oncology
330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 3, 
Boston, MA 
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Overview

Tara Kent is an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 116 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Weill Medical College Of Cornell University
Residency
Montefiore Medical Center
Specialties
Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
Languages Spoken
English
French
Gender
Female

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • PPO
Senior Whole Health
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Tufts
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Surgical Oncology
330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 3, Boston, MA 02215
Call: 617-632-1020

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

116 Total Publications

Diagnostic Dilemma: Pancreas Cancer vs Chronic Pancreatitis.
Diagnostic Dilemma: Pancreas Cancer vs Chronic Pancreatitis.
Journal: Surgical oncology clinics of North America
Published: November 13, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Pancreatectomy
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  • Pancreatic Cancer
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  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy
    Dr. Kent is
    Elite
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  • Ampullary Cancer
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    Distinguished
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  • Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Dr. Kent is
    Distinguished
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  • Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Dr. Kent is
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  • Childhood Pancreatitis
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    Advanced
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  • Chronic Pancreatitis
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  • Gallbladder Disease
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  • Gallstones
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  • Glucagonoma
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  • Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
    Dr. Kent is
    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Acute Pancreatitis
    Dr. Kent is
    Experienced
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  • Bile Duct Stricture
    Dr. Kent is
    Experienced
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  • Cellulitis
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  • Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Dr. Kent is
    Experienced
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  • Cholangitis
    Dr. Kent is
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  • Cholecystitis
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