Dr. Tara H. Budinetz

Tara Hope Budinetz, D.O., FACOG, earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). It was during her OB/GYN subspecialty rotation in Reproductive Endocrinology and infertility in medical school that Dr. Budinetz knew this was the career path she was meant to follow. She then pursued her residency at Geisinger Medical Center, earning the recognition of Executive Chief Resident. She subsequently completed her fellowship at the University of Connecticut, a place where she further nurtured her passion for teaching. Dr. Budinetz is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Her interests include infertility, in vitro fertilization, fertility preservation, donor egg, third party reproduction, recurrent pregnancy loss, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and reproductive surgery. Serving as her patients’ biggest advocate, Dr. Budinetz’s dedication has been recognized with awards as a Mainline Top Doctor, Vitals People’s Choice Awards, and more. Dr. Budinetz serves as the REI Section Chief at St. Luke’s University Health Network and is also teaching faculty for the minimally invasive gynecologic surgical fellowship. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Medical Association, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrine Society, and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. During her career, she has contributed to research publications and presentations on numerous topics and has been invited to present at national meetings. Born and raised in the Lehigh Valley, Dr. Budinetz is excited to start seeing patients at SGF’s brand new Allentown office in Pennsylvania as of August 2021. In her free time, Dr. Budinetz enjoys skiing, soccer, playing the violin, baking, gardening, and spending time with her four children along with her husband who works in fire protection.

Dr. Budinetz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Double Uterus-Hemivagina-Renal Agenesis, Infertility, and Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens.

Dr. Budinetz is board certified in Obgyn and Rei. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Budinetz is currently accepting new patients.