Dr. Tara Wilson is a board-certified General Surgeon, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma her family travels took her to Colorado where she attended high school. After completing undergraduate studies in Biology and French at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California she was commissioned in the US Navy and attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for medical school. She is a Navy Veteran and her time in the service as a surgeon allowed her to serve in multiple international humanitarian crises to include the tsunami in Indonesia, anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden, and the earthquake in Haiti. With her interest in education she also served as the Assistant Program Director for the General Surgery Residency in Portsmouth, Virginia. After 16 years of military service, Dr. Wilson and her family returned to Oklahoma where she practiced for the last 8 years as a general surgeon.
She enjoys performing the full spectrum of general surgery including treatment of skin cancer, benign and malignant breast disease, gallbladder disease, intestinal and colorectal disorders including colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, and all types of abdominal and inguinal hernias. Dr. Wilson has a special interest in minimally invasive techniques to include use of the laparoscopic/robotic instruments for abdominal procedures and hidden scar and nipple sparing techniques for the breast. She is committed to providing patient-centered surgical care that is personalized to the needs of each individual patient along with the highest quality.
She enjoys spending off time with her husband, children and 2 dogs and is looking forward to everything the local area has to offer.
Specialty:
General Surgery
Education:
Pepperdine University
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Awards & Recognitions:
Community Teacher of the Year
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal x 4
General Surgery Intern of the Year
