Overview
Dr. Tara Barry is double-board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care; she specializes in liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation. She is also certified in robotic surgery and performs living donor nephrectomies as well as robotic general surgery procedures. She has dedicated her career to caring for patients with advanced organ disease and is passionate about helping people live longer, healthier lives through transplantation. Dr. Barry trained for more than ten years to provide expert, compassionate care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland and completed her general surgery residency at the University of South Florida, where she also spent two years in clinical research that led to several publications. During residency, she also completed a fellowship in surgical critical care and became certified in robotic surgery. She went on to advanced training in abdominal transplant surgery at Tampa General Hospital, one of the busiest transplant centers in the nation. Her clinical interests include improving outcomes for patients before and after transplant, caring for complex liver patients in the intensive care unit, and developing specialized transplant care programs. She also performs robotic general surgery procedures, including gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and dialysis access surgeries. Dr. Barry believes in caring for the whole patient and their family, not just performing surgery. She works closely with patients to guide them through every step of the transplant process, from evaluation and expectations for surgery to the operation itself and long-term follow-up. She is also active in community outreach and patient education, raising awareness about organ donation and improving access to transplant services. Her goal is to provide excellent care while helping build one of the best transplant programs in the country here at MUSC.
Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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135 Rutledge Ave, 1st Floor, 9th Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tara M. Barry
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tara M. Barry?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tara M. Barry by calling their office at 843-792-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tara M. Barry a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tara M. Barry is classified as an Experienced expert for Hernia, 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. Tara M. Barry specialize in?
While Dr. Tara M. Barry is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Tara M. Barry participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tara M. Barry has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Tara M. Barry's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tara M. Barry accept my insurance?
Dr. Tara M. Barry accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-6100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Barry isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- HerniaDr. Barry isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Barry isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.