Type Of Business:
Private Practice
Expertise:
Dr. Taranto's expertise is in laparoscopic general surgery.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Researching on Robotic Surgery, Playing Football
Education Degrees:
Residency in General Surgery, St. John's Episcopal Hospital (2003); Doctor of Osteopathy, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (1998); Residency in General Surgery, Earned in Ecuador (1988); MD, Earned in Ecuador (1983)
Affiliations Awards:
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons; American Osteopathic Association; American Medical Association; American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
Date of Distinction:
1/9/2009
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Taranto's gentle demeanor, caring personality, varied knowledge of medicine and his skills separate him from his peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Dr. Taranto's greatest career achievements were making the transition from Ecuadorian medicine to American medicine and having to deal with the two different health systems between South America and America.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Dr. Taranto would like to be remembered as a physician who was compassionate, skillful and knowledgeable and who stayed up on all new medical procedures available to him.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Dr. Taranto would try to discover a gene to make people healthier with very little disease.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Dr. Taranto would like to have lunch with Mother Teresa because he tried to absorb some of her knowledge and peace that she projected throughout the world.
Charity:
Blanca's House; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his communication skills and dedication.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his desire to help people.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Taranto previously taught anatomy at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Performing General and Laparoscopic Surgery