Tarra Evans, MD

Tarra Evans, MD, is a Gynecologic Oncologist and is the Medical Director for Gynecologic Oncology at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Brown University and completed gynecologic oncology fellowship training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Dr. Evans is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Gynecologic Oncology. She specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of gynecologic precancers, and cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva. Additionally, she sub-specializes in Palliative Medicine and completed the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Dr. Evans has advanced expertise in open, minimally invasive, and robotic surgical techniques, with an interest in complex pelvic surgery to alleviate pelvic pathology-related symptoms. She provides compassionate, whole-patient centered care ensuring patients feel heard, supported and cared for with dignity, combining leading-edge treatment with a thoughtful personalized approach to healing.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I focus on delivering personalized care with advanced skills and compassion, recognizing that every patient’s journey and needs are unique.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
My patients can expect clinical excellence in addition to comfort, and a thoughtful approach to finding a solution.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you are not caring for patients?
Enjoying my family and engaging with my faith community. All things beach related bring joy.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Gyn-onc provides the opportunity to change a life in helping women in need receive thoughtful and exceptional medical and surgical care. The greatest reward is seeing hope and peace restored.