Dr. Tara Kay Pelletier DO
Family Practitioner
100 Foden Road East Suite 201 South Portland ME, 04106About
Dr. Tara Pelletier is a family practitioner practicing in South Portland, ME. Dr. Pelletier specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Pelletier possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of New England, Armidale 2005
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eating Disorders
- Menopause
- High Cholesterol
- Actinic Keratosis
- Pregnancy
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Goiter
Fellowships
- Lawrence General Hospital
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