Dr. Leonardo Taarea, DO - Shenandoah, TX - Sports Medicine

Dr. Leonardo Taarea, DO

Sports Medicine
Shenandoah, TX 77385
"My goal is to provide comprehensive care for active individuals of all age groups, both for musculoskeletal problems as well as wellness and health purposes."Dr. Leonardo Taarea is certified in Sports Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and completed his DO at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015. He then completed his residency in Family Medicine from East Carolina University. Dr. Taarea then went on to complete his fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at St. Vincent’s. His clinical expertise includes chronic musculoskeletal problems, concussion management, family Medicine, sports Medicine, Nonoperative management of musculoskeletal injuries, overuse injuries, and more. Even treating the common cold can be a little different in the presence of athletic injury. Dr. Taarea understands that athletes and active individuals often have unique needs. He can guide referrals to occupational therapy, recommend lifestyle changes, and help plan for specific
performance and conditioning goals — all the while handling your most basic health care needs. U.S. News & World Report has named Houston Methodist Hospital the Best Hospital in Texas for 10 years in a row and No. 16 in the nation.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 41 insurances accepted
  • speaks English
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee, Georgia
  • 2 specialties
  • 35 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 location

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Location

Medical Office Building 1

17183 Interstate 45 S Ste 210 Shenandoah, TX 77385
Accepting New Patients

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Leonardo Taarea

  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • Aexcel PPO
  • BCBS AL PPO
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • BCBS TX Blue Essentials HMO
  • BCBS TX BlueChoice
  • Blue Essentials HMO
  • Bright Health Plan Individual & Family
  • CIGNA HMO
  • CIGNA LocalPlus
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace
  • Community Marketplace Premier
  • Community place
  • First Health PPO
  • Humana / ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana Choice POS
  • Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana HMO Premier
  • Humana National POS
  • Humana Preferred PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Imagine Health SmartCare
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • Molina Marketplace TX
  • Multiplan PPO
  • PHCS PPO
  • SureFit - Houston
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • UHC Options PPO

Specialties

Dr. Leonardo Taarea has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Leonardo Taarea has the following 35 areas of expertise

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM)
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Chronic Illness
  • De Quervain tenosynovitis
  • Chronic Pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Infectious mononucleosis
  • Bursitis
  • Sports Injury
  • Concussion
  • Trigger Finger
  • Stress Fractures
  • Finger Injury
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Fractures, dislocations, derangement, and sprains
  • Bronchial asthma
  • Post-Amputation Pain
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Tendonitis
  • Nerve Laceration
  • Sports Injury Management
  • Sports Performance
  • Sports Therapy
  • Knee replacement
  • Physical Therapy
  • Sports Medicine
  • Care Coordination
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • Occupational therapy (OT) evaluation
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Intake Assessment
  • General Surgery
  • Personal Training
  • Nutrition therapy
  • Physical Examination

Education

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee, Georgia

Medical School

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center at St. Vincent’s, Birmingham, Alabama

Fellowship

Vidant Medical Center/East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina

Residency

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