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Tarah J. Ballinger, MD - Hematology - Oncology
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Tarah J. Ballinger, MD

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Hematology - Oncology

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Biography

Dr. Tarah Ballinger's practice philosophy is to empower her patients to engage in a shared decision-making process with honest discussions at each step of treatment. She feels it is important to individualize care and to focus on the impact of cancer care on a patient as a whole person. Her clinical interests include high-risk and survivor breast oncology, particularly the role of physical activity and exercise. Aside from medicine, Dr. Ballinger enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running and cycling.

Insurance

Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management (I-SNP Only)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
  • Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
  • Anthem Medicare PPO
  • Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
  • Care Source Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Care Source Hoosier Healthwise
Cigna
Community Health Alliance
Community Health System
Coventry/First Health
Deaconess OneCare
  • Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
IU Health Plans
Johnson County Health Network
Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect
  • Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise
  • Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage
  • MDWise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan
  • MDWise Excel Hoosier Healthwise
MultiPlan/PHCS
NaphCare
  • Parkview Health Plan Signature Care PPO
  • Point Comfort - Refugee Medical Assistance Program
  • Point Comfort - Unaccompanied Children Program
Sagamore
Select Health Network
SIHO
  • The Healthcare Group Encircle
  • The Healthcare Group Encore
  • TriCare Select
  • United DSNP
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare Hoosier Care Connect
  • United HMO
  • United Medicare Advantage
  • United PPO
  • VA - CCN via United Healthcare
  • Zing Health CSNP
  • Zing Health DSNP
  • Zing Health HMO
  • Zing Health POS
  • Zing Health PPO

Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.

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Specialties & Details

Specialties:

Hematology - Oncology

Conditions & Treatments:

Breast Oncology, Breast Cancer Risk Assessment, Survivorship

Education

School of Medicine:

Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Internship:

Vanderbilt University

Residency:

Vanderbilt University

Fellowship:

Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Hospitals & Affiliations

Hospital Privileges:

IU Health Methodist/IU Health University, IU Health North, IU Health West

Physician Group:

IU Health Physicians

Research

Research Publications
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Clinical Trials

Explore the ongoing clinical trials this provider is involved in and learn about the eligibility requirements for each one. Search the clinical trial directory to find additional clinical trials.

Effect of low intensity vibration (LIV) on aromatase inhibitor- induced musculoskeletal dysfunction in early stage breast cancer survivors

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A Single Arm Phase II Study of ADjuvant Endocrine Therapy, Pertuzumab, and Trastuzumab for Patients With Anatomic Stage I Hormone Receptor-positive, HER2-positive Breast Cancer

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A RANDOMIZED PHASE III TRIAL COMPARING ACTIVE SYMPTOM MONITORING PLUS PATIENT EDUCATION VERSUS PATIENT EDUCATION ALONE TO IMPROVE PERSISTENCE WITH ENDOCRINE THERAPY IN YOUNG WOMEN WITH STAGE I-III BREAST CANCER (ASPEN)

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