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Dr. Robert Tarnas, MD

Dr. Robert Tarnas, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Tarnas, MD is a family medicine physician in Pownal, VT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1979. He is affiliated with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

7237 Route 7 Pownal, VT 05261
(802) 681-2780

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Tarnas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tarnas

4.1

17 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
65%
65%
4 Star
12%
12%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
18%
18%

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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
Jennifer – Sep 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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B Demps – Jul 27, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Margar – Jun 18, 2019
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Diane in Williamstown, MA – Mar 17, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marsh in Bennington, VT – Dec 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Tarnas, MD is a family medicine physician in Pownal, VT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1979. He is affiliated with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 1979
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Locations

Practice

Pownal Campus7237 Route 7 Pownal, VT 05261
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

    100 Hospital Dr
    Bennington, VT 05201
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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