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Tara Spector

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Hospital Medicine
Dept of Medicine, Box 31289, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Since graduating residency in 2012, I have worked full time as an Internal Medicine Hospitalist.  I enjoy the challenge of caring for patients admitted to the hospital with a variety of illnesses, and strive to provide top notch best evidenced-based medicine.

My academic interests include teaching residents and medical students procedures, and optimizing the efficiency and safety of the discharge process.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Medicine

Recent Publications


Nutrition

Chapter · November 20, 2014 This new edition of The Perioperative Medicine Consult Handbook provides useful information, advice, and guidelines based on a combination of clinical experience and evidence-based medicine. ... Cite

MSSA brain abscess and pyomyositis presenting as brain tumour and DVT

Journal Article BMJ Case Reports · August 30, 2013 A 66-year-old man with a recent radiographic diagnosis of a parietal brain tumour presented with severe left thigh pain that prevented ambulation. On examination, his left anterior thigh was mildly swollen without erythema. Initial concern was for ... Full text Open Access Cite

Pertussis.

Journal Article Med Clin North Am · July 2013 Pertussis, or whopping cough, is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It has long been a concern in pediatric populations, leading to aggressive vaccination strategies to help decrease pediatric disease. In recent years, rec ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine · 2009 M.D.