Laura L. Tarter
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
850 Boylston Street, Suite 402 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
Chestnut Hill, MA 

Overview

Laura Tarter is a Rheumatologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Tarter is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical School, 2001 - 2005

Residency

UCSF, Graduate Medical Education Office, 2006 - 2009

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Rheumatology

Fellowships

UCSF, Graduate Medical Education Office, 2009 - 2011

Hospital Affiliations

Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Boston Magazine Top Doctor
2022
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors
2022

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Community Health Options
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Brigham and Women's Fish Center for Women's Health
850 Boylston Street, Suite 402 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Other Locations
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Heart and Vascular Center
70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, Boston, MA 02115
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Orthopaedic and Arthritis Center
60 Fenwood Road, 2nd Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, Boston, MA 02115

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Tarter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura L. Tarter

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura L. Tarter?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura L. Tarter by calling their office at 617-732-5325. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Laura L. Tarter a top-rated expert for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura L. Tarter is classified as an Advanced expert for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Laura L. Tarter specialize in?

While Dr. Laura L. Tarter is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Laura L. Tarter participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Laura L. Tarter has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). You can view a list of Dr. Laura L. Tarter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Laura L. Tarter accept my insurance?

Dr. Laura L. Tarter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-5325 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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