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Dr. Lauren Tarnok, MD

Dr. Lauren Tarnok, MD

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Lauren Tarnok, MD is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician in Union, NJ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2008. She is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

2840 Morris Ave Union, NJ 07083
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(888) 244-5373

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Tarnok specializes in the areas of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tarnok's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tarnok

2.1
7 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
71%
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She is an amazing doctor
She is amazing and makes a great connection with my son with ASD. She is attentive and the exact opposite of the other reviews I have read on here. I wouldn't want any other doctor for my son. She is helpful and caring. Always tried to give my son the help he needs and to find the proper supports.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Connie D'Errico – Jan 05, 2023
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I hate to leave bad reviews but I would have to agree with the others. Don't waste your time or money with this doctor. She barely talks, oddly stares at you and asks questions. Provides little to no feedback. Extremely disappointed. The whole experience was just odd with her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 24, 2020
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Dr. Tarnok doesn't speak. She sits there and just watches your child. Takes notes and then leaves the room. It was like pulling teeth just to get her to answer a question. Not a good experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2019
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If I could rate her zero star I wouldn't hesitate for one second . Worst Doctor I have ever seen !!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Amanda in Babylon,NY – Aug 03, 2016
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I went twice with my 9 yr old son who is high functioning autism. The first time my son didn't like her and I wasn't crazy about her. All she did was type, read from the computer and type some more! She asked questions and when my son wouldn't answer (she should know how to engage a child with ASD) she just typed some more! What the hell was she typing for so long. It was uncomfortable silence. I went back the second time to give another try. My son hated her!She has no personality. Changed dr's
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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CB in New York, NY – Jul 18, 2016
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Horrible experience with Dr. Tarnok. She is a painfully shy, reading diagnosis from the book, uninformative doctor. It's like pulling teeth for suggestions and will not speak unless a question is asked. Trying to get follow up paperwork from her is a nightmare and my special needs child is getting screwed this year by his school for accomodations because her office failed to send the paperwork in time (we had an appointment months ago). The school then tried to call her couldn't get an answer
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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N. D in Smithtown, NY – Apr 01, 2016
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Dr. Lauren Tarnok, MD is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician in Union, NJ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in...read more

  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

  • Pediatrics

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Children's Specialized Hospital-Union2840 Morris Ave Union, NJ 07083
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Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside150 New Providence Rd Mountainside, NJ 07092
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    Recipient of 55
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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