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Dr. Katie Taranto, MD

Dr. Katie Taranto, MD

Internal Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Katie Taranto, MD is an internist in Covington, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2009. She is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Locations

St. Tammany Physicians Network

St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington80 Gardenia Dr Ste B Covington, LA 70433
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Taranto is a patient favorite Internist

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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Taranto specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Taranto's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Taranto

4.1

35 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
20%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Karl Marx – Dec 14, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Katie Walthall – Jan 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sherry – Apr 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jim S – Jan 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael & Nancy Lingenfelter – Jan 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marti – Aug 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
mike nieburg – Aug 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
" Fredrica "freddie" Bellard – Feb 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mandeville – Oct 31, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
honey17 in new orleans, la – Apr 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael Getscher in Covington, LA – Feb 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Norma Murray in Slidell, LA – Jan 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brian Thiel in Covington, LA – Apr 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cindy in Covington, LA – Jan 25, 2016
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About Me

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care philosophy

My passion is taking care of patients and focusing on obesity and preventative medicine.

biography

Dr. Katie Taranto originally is from Lafayette, La., but has been living and practicing medicine in Covington since 2012. She received her bachelor's degree in biological sciences from Louisiana State University in 2005 and earned her...read more
  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Earl K Long Hosp-lsu Affil Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2012
  • Earl K Long Hosp-lsu Affil Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2010
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Taranto is a patient favorite Internist

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

      1202 S Tyler St
      Covington, LA 70433
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

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