Tara J. Loux
Geisinger Mount Pocono - Pediatric Surgery
126 Market Way, 
Mount Pocono, PA 

Overview

Tara Loux, MD, is a double board-certified general surgeon specializing in pediatric surgery. She performs a variety of surgical procedures for children including hernia repair, appendectomy and treatment for abscesses. She also provides pediatric cancer care including removing solid tumors and central line placement.|“I love my young patients,” she says. “It's impossible to keep them down for long. They’re too happy and curious. They remind me to live in awe.”|Dr. Loux, who has a clinical interest in minimally invasive and neonatal surgery and congenital malformations, acts as the primary caregiver for children who’ve had moderate or severe traumatic injuries, coordinating any specialty care they need.|Expectant mothers whose babies have congenital abnormalities can see her for a prenatal consultation.|Dr. Loux earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Huntsville. She followed this with a residency in general surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and a fellowship in pediatric surgery at Miami Children’s Hospital.|Dr. Loux is a third-generation physician. “Service in healthcare has been in my family for a long time,” she says. “I was naturally inclined to it. Surgery has always fulfilled my desire for quick decision‐making and action, and I absolutely love being able to take care of the youngest patients.”|She is an active member of several professional organization including the American College of Surgeons, American Pediatric Surgical Association and Pediatric Trauma Society. She’s a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.|Dr. Loux has published several papers and participated in many research projects.|In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, playing piano, singing, reading, writing, entertaining and spending time with her family.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Cysts and Appendectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Loux is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Fellowships

Miami Children's Hospital, 2015

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • 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

Geisinger Mount Pocono - Pediatric Surgery
126 Market Way, Mount Pocono, PA 18344
Other Locations
Geisinger Scranton - Pediatric Surgery
5 Morgan Highway, Suite 8, Scranton, PA 18508
Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Surgery
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822

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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Is Dr. Tara J. Loux a top-rated expert for Appendectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tara J. Loux is classified as an Experienced expert for Appendectomy, 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 J. Loux specialize in?

While Dr. Tara J. Loux is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendectomy, Bile Duct Cysts. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Tara J. Loux participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Tara J. Loux has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Appendectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Tara J. Loux's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Tara J. Loux accept my insurance?

Dr. Tara J. Loux accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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