Marissa L. Taggart, PA-C

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I take a special interest in building strong relationships with my patients to ensure the best care. I am well versed in acute care medicine and cancer care and promise to do my best to make every patient feel heard and well cared for.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I want my patients to expect me to be dedicated to their care. As their caregiver, my patients should feel comfortable and supported. I promise to make every effort to build a lasting relationship. I expect respect in return which includes open and honest conversations about all aspects of my patients' care.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you’re not caring for patients?
I played soccer while in college and I try to remain active when I can. I like to go hiking, running, boating or almost any outdoor activity. I also love to spend time playing board games with my friends and family.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I have always been interested in medicine. I was lucky enough to be a part of many organizations that focused on cancer care and outreach programs during high school and college which helped to shape my career in oncology care. The greatest reward in medicine is caring for my patients and building lifelong bonds with them.