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Dr. Paul Tarnasky, MD

Dr. Paul Tarnasky, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Tarnasky, MD is a gastroenterologist in Dallas, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tarnasky has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 75 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (75 reviews)

Methodist Gastroenterology Specialists - Dallas

221 W Colorado Blvd Ste 630 Dallas, TX 75208
Telehealth available

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Dr. Tarnasky is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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Dr. Tarnasky's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tarnasky

3.7

75 ratings, 48 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Linda Reeve – Oct 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Katherine Homan – Feb 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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M. Heinze – Feb 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Kathy Goldsmith – Dec 02, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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R. J. Stewart – Nov 18, 2023
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Stephanie Maddox – Nov 18, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Joe – Oct 28, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 26, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Scott Schroder – Nov 17, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Misty Stokes – Oct 10, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Raja Posanipalli – Sep 29, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Chris – Sep 28, 2022
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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
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Mr. and Mrs.Gilbert Sanchez – Sep 28, 2022
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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
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AH – Aug 26, 2022
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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
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Aug 10, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Disappointed Patient – Jun 28, 2022
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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
Helpful
Jessie Smith – Feb 09, 2022
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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
Helpful
Cliff Martinez – Jan 01, 2022
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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
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George – Dec 18, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

With 30 years of experience serving patients in the Dallas area, Dr Paul Tarnasky specializes in general gastroenterology and advanced interventional endoscopy procedures. He has also participated in research efforts focused on pancreatic and biliary...read more

biography

With 30 years of experience serving patients in the Dallas area, Dr. Paul Tarnasky specializes in general gastroenterology and advanced interventional endoscopy procedures. He has also participated in research efforts focused on pancreatic and...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • Duke University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • University Of California-los Angeles

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Tarnasky is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Methodist Gastroenterology Specialists - Dallas

    Methodist Gastroenterology Specialists - Dallas221 W Colorado Blvd Ste 630 Dallas, TX 75208
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Methodist Dallas Medical Center

      1441 N Beckley Ave
      Dallas, TX 75203
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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