Dr. Tara TarantinoDO
Family Medicine
at Dr. Tara Tarantino Direct Primary Care & Osteopathic Medicine — Walnut Creek, CA
About
Tara Tarantino, DO is a board-certified family medicine physician who brings osteopathic training to every aspect of primary care. She earned her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her internship at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, and finished her residency in Family Medicine at Saint John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York. The American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians granted her board certification, and she holds memberships in eight professional organizations including the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Obesity Medicine Association.
Dr. Tarantino founded her Walnut Creek practice in 2025 and moved to the Direct Primary Care model in 2026 to build medicine around genuine patient relationships. She integrates Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for musculoskeletal pain, respiratory conditions, digestive issues, circulatory problems, and pregnancy-related concerns. Her clinical interests span weight management, hormone management, sleep hygiene, pain control, stress management, diabetes, and hypertension. She is passionate about whole-person wellness and partners closely with each patient to set and track long-term health goals.
Education & Training
Medical School
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Saint John's Episcopal Hospital, Queens, NY
Additional Training
Internship at NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tarantino right for?
Dr. Tarantino works well for patients ages 10 and older who want a primary care physician involved in their long-term health. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or obesity benefit from her focused, unhurried approach. Patients with musculoskeletal pain, headaches, or respiratory issues gain access to hands-on OMT as part of their care. Adolescents and young adults receive thorough well visits that address physical, emotional, and developmental health. Anyone prioritizing preventive care and detailed health tracking will find her InBody 580 analysis and comprehensive annual physicals especially useful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tarantino treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, obesity, anxiety, depression, seasonal affective disorder, asthma, sinusitis, COPD, irritable bowel syndrome, and musculoskeletal issues such as back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and headaches. She also manages hormone health, weight, and pregnancy-related concerns.
Yes. Dr. Tarantino holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She earned her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Saint John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment is a hands-on technique that uses stretching, gentle pressure, and massage to address musculoskeletal structure and support the body's circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. Dr. Tarantino integrates OMT into her practice for conditions ranging from back pain and headaches to sinusitis, IBS, and pregnancy-related discomfort. DPC members receive one complimentary 50-minute OMT session per year.
Dr. Tarantino sees patients ages 10 and older, from adolescents through seniors. She provides well adolescent visits, sports physicals, annual physicals, and ongoing chronic disease management across all adult age groups.
Dr. Tarantino takes a whole-person view of weight and hormone health. She uses the InBody 580 body composition analysis to track fat mass, lean muscle, and body fat percentage over time. This data guides personalized plans that may include lifestyle modifications, medication management, and regular follow-up visits.
Yes. Dr. Tarantino offers medical-grade Red Light Therapy using the HueLight Full-Body PBM Panel, a system with 17,280 LEDs delivering five clinically researched wavelengths. Sessions support tissue repair, inflammation reduction, circulation, mood, and skin health. DPC members pay $50 per session or $150 for a five-session package.
Dr. Tarantino earned her DO degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed an internship at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn before finishing her Family Medicine residency at Saint John's Episcopal Hospital in Queens, New York.
Yes. Dr. Tarantino conducts video visits through Zoom and accepts secure messages through the HIPAA-compliant Spruce Health app. DPC members also reach her directly by phone for urgent questions or routine follow-up.
Dr. Tarantino holds active membership in the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, California Academy of Family Physicians, Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the Obesity Medicine Association.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026