About
Tara A. Cherry, MD
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Dr. Cherry is married to her high school sweetheart and has two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys long-distance running and has completed three marathons in addition to multiple other races. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, working on home improvement projects, reading, baking, and embroidery.
Dr. Cherry performs some procedures using the da Vinci® surgical system.
I decided to become an Ob/Gyn because I enjoy being able to build a relationship with my patients that can last a lifetime. I am able to treat, help, counsel, and comfort women during life’s major transitions of puberty, young adulthood, motherhood, menopause, and beyond. In what other field can one have the joys of establishing long-term bonds with patients and help bring new life into the world? All I can say is, I love my job!
Services
- 24-Hour Phone Nurses
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24-Hour Phone Nurses
You can reach all-night phone nurses by calling any clinic and pressing “4” to speak with a nurse.
- Adolescent Gynecology: "The First Visit"
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Adolescent Gynecology: "The First Visit"
Adolescent gynecology includes an introduction to a gynecologist or advanced practice clinician (APC) and general health counseling, as well as discussion of any concerns.
- Annual Gynecological Exam
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Annual Gynecological Exam
The annual gynecological exam is a yearly preventative and diagnostic examination that helps monitor any ongoing physical or hormonal conditions. The examination typically includes a routine breast and pelvic exam and may include a screening for sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
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- Birth Control and Contraceptive Counseling
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Birth Control and Contraceptive Counseling
Contraception (birth control) is any activity, medicine, or equipment used to prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available for women who do not wish to become pregnant. The choice of a birth control method is a complex decision; ARC provides information and supporting patients' decision-making about birth control methods through contraceptive counseling.
- Comprehensive Gynecological Care
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Comprehensive Gynecological Care
ARC gynecologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) see patients of all ages for a wide variety of health issues, including pap tests, menopause, UTIs, birth control, well-checks, and STD testing and treatment.
- da Vinci Surgery
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da Vinci Surgery
ARC offers minimally invasive surgical care using one of the most advanced and sophisticated tools, the da Vinci® Surgical System. The da Vinci® Surgical System is a tool that utilizes advanced, robotic technologies to assist your surgeon with your operation. It does not act on its own and its movements are controlled by your surgeon.
- Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding
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Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It's done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Fertility Care
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Fertility Care
Fertility care at ARC focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and restoring your reproductive and gynecological health.
- Flu Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
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Flu Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
Flu vaccines given during pregnancy help protect both the pregnant mother and the baby from flu. The influenza vaccine can be given during any trimester of pregnancy.
- Gynecology (Gyn-Only)
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- Hysterectomy
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Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. In some cases, other parts of the reproductive system may be removed.
- Mammogram Screening Referral
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Mammogram Screening Referral
Your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can refer you to a different ARC location or a medical provider outside of ARC for a mammogram screening.
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- Menopause Treatment
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Menopause Treatment
ARC primary care and Ob/Gyn physicians and APCs can help treat menopause symptoms and help prevent osteoporosis and will work with you to recommend lifestyle changes and possibly medicine.
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- Pap Smears and Other Gynecological Screenings
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Pap Smears and Other Gynecological Screenings
Getting regular preventive care and screenings may help find cancer and other health risks early, when they are most treatable and more treatment options are available.
- Pelvic Sonograms
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Pelvic Sonograms
A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area.
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- STD Screening and Treatment
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STD Screening and Treatment
STIs are infectious diseases passed from person to person through sexual contact. They may also be called STDs for sexually transmitted diseases.
- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
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- Tubal Ligation
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Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation, or “tying your tubes,” is a surgical procedure that prevents you from becoming pregnant.
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- Well-Woman Exams
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Well-Woman Exams
Well-woman exams at ARC help examine female patients and can help catch early signs of cancer and health problems. These annual checkups are also known as gynecological, pelvic, and annual exams.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency
Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Amarillo, 2004Medical School
Texas A&M University Health Science Center, TX, 2000Education
B.S. in Microbiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 1997Professional Positions
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)
- Member, Travis County Medical Society
Awards & Honors
- Austin Monthly Top Doctors For Women 2020
- "Austin’s Top Doctors," Austin Monthly, 2021, 2022
- Compassionate Doctor’s Award, Vitals.com
- Has received multiple Patients' Choice Awards since 2008