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Dr. Michael Tarnoff, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Michael Tarnoff, MD
4.6 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Tarnoff, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Michael Tarnoff, MD works in Boston, MA as a General Surgery Specialist and has 30 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1994. Dr. Tarnoff completed a residency at COOPER HOSP/UNIV Medical Center. At present, Dr. Tarnoff has received an average rating of 4.6 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. They are affiliated with Tufts Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Tarnoff practices at Practice in Boston, MA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Tufts Medical Center
    800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
    Wednesday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Saturday
    Closed Open 24 Hours
    Sunday
    Closed Open 24 Hours

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Dec 08, 2017
Dr turnoff is very caring and dedicated to his expertise. He took care of my husband and did a wonderful job of taking care of his needs.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    1994
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • COOPER HOSP/UNIV Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Michael Tarnoff, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Tarnoff accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Tarnoff accepts here.

Dr. Tarnoff has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 5 times.

Dr. Tarnoff is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Tarnoff has been practicing as a General Surgery Specialist for 30 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Tufts Medical Center

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