First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
Age 59
Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbia, MO.
Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD
Columbia, MO
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbia, MO.
About Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD
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Blue Preferred Plus POSAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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Open Access PlusCigna HMO
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APCN Choice POS IIAetna HMOManaged Choice (Open Access) POSPremier Care Network Plus - Innovation HealthElect Choice (Open Access) EPOChoice Plus POS IIOpen Choice PPO
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HealthyBlue Advantage
Where Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD Sees Patients
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Columbia Orthopaedic Group LLP1 S Keene St, Columbia, MO 65201
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Boone Hospital Center1600 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
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Great bedside manner.Thorough and explains the procedure and options available.
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Tarbox's Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tarbox's profile.
Dr. Tarbox in specializes in Orthopedic Surgery. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Tarbox frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Chondromalacia, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Hip Sprain, Rotator Cuff Tear, Knee Ligament Tears, Internal Derangement of Knee, Meniscus Tear and Glenoid Labrum Tear. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Tarbox's office is located at 1 S Keene St Columbia, MO 65201. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.
Dr. Tarbox provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD is affiliated with Lake Regional Health System, Bothwell Regional Health Center, Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care.
Yes, Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD has a star rating of 5.0/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
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University of Colorado At Denver
1994
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
Internship
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University of Hawaii
1995
Residency Hospital
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University of Missouri / Columbia Campus
2000
Fellowship Hospital
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American Sports Medicine Institute Birmingham AL
2001
Hospitals Where Dr. Byron Tarbox, MD Practices
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Lake Regional Health System
54 Hospital Dr, Osage Beach, MO
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Bothwell Regional Health Center
601 E 14th St, Sedalia, MO
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Boone Hospital Center
1600 E Broadway, Columbia, MO
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University of Missouri Health Care
1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO
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