Physician Assistant
Tara Richards, MS, PA-C, is a dedicated physician assistant with a strong background in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and whole-person patient care.
Tara is passionate about helping patients return to their highest level of function so they can fully enjoy their lives, careers, hobbies, and time with their families. She believes every patient deserves to feel heard, informed, and confident in their care. By taking a comprehensive, whole-person approach, she considers not only a patient’s medical condition, but also their lifestyle, family dynamics, work demands, and personal goals to create individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.
Tell us a little bit about your life outside of work.
"Outside of clinical practice, I enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and raising my two young children."
Education
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
Master of Science in Exercise Science from SUNY Cortland, Cortland NY
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Daemen College, Amherst, NY
