Tara Conley, MSN, APRN, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Location:

Cedar Park , Round Rock - Forest Creek , Round Rock - Wyoming Springs , Shoal Creek - Northwest

Meet Tara Conley

Originally from Southern Indiana, Tara relocated to Texas to obtain her Masters of Science in Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston to become an Adult Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing in gastroenterology since obtaining her licensure in 2010.

Tara practiced in Houston, where she worked for Baylor College of Medicine and enjoyed her role as a gastroenterology representative for the multidisciplinary tumor board.

Tara relocated to Austin in 2014 and is happy to call Austin her home. She treats all gastrointestinal issues with a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease and current on the latest treatment options. Tara practices with compassion and enjoys working with her patients to individualize care and treatment plans.

When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, traveling and staying active.

Education

Undergraduate Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bellarmine University
Graduate Degree: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX

Associations

American College of Gastroenterology
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Texas Nurse Practitioners
American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Associated Providers

Vijay Poreddy, MD, PA

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