About
Dr. Tara Velloff grew up in Florissant, Missouri in a large family and entered the University of Missouri-Kansas City's six-year medical program directly after high school. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at St. Luke's Hospital and Truman Medical Center in Kansas City and holds board certification in internal medicine.
After working in private practice in Kansas City, Dr. Velloff moved to Columbia in 1998. Her career has spanned private practice, student health, urgent care, and academic medicine. She sees patients ages 12 and older. Dr. Velloff is passionate about prevention and early intervention, and she believes that teaching patients within a primary care setting produces better long-term outcomes. Outside medicine, she enjoys trout fishing, bicycling the Katy Trail, St. Louis Cardinals games, gardening, and time at Lake of the Ozarks with her three grown children.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (6-year program)
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. Luke's Hospital and Truman Medical Center, Kansas City
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Velloff right for?
Dr. Velloff focuses on patients ages 12 and older, with particular strength in adult and complex chronic disease management. Patients dealing with cardiovascular risk, metabolic conditions, or multiple overlapping health concerns benefit from her internal medicine background. Those who want a physician who emphasizes prevention and patient education will find her approach valuable. She currently accepts new patients ages 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Velloff specializes in internal medicine and holds board certification in the field. She focuses on prevention, early intervention, and long-term chronic disease management.
Dr. Velloff sees patients ages 12 and older. She does not provide care for younger children, as her training is in internal medicine.
Dr. Velloff completed the six-year medical program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, entering directly after high school. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency at St. Luke's Hospital and Truman Medical Center in Kansas City.
Yes. Dr. Velloff currently accepts new patients ages 12 and older at the Columbia location.
Dr. Velloff manages a broad range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease, asthma, thyroid disorders, seasonal allergies, and mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety. She sees patients across a wide range of chronic and acute presentations.
Dr. Velloff has practiced in Columbia since 1998. Her career includes private practice, student health, urgent care, and academic medicine.
Dr. Velloff is passionate about prevention and catching disease processes early. She also values patient education, believing that teaching patients within a primary care setting leads to better long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Velloff sees patients at the Liberty Family Medicine Columbia location at 2614 Forum Boulevard, Suite 100.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026