WHASN Sunset Valley

I came to WHASN after a frustrating experience elsewhere for perimenopause concerns, where I felt treated like just another patient and was prescribed hormonal pills without much discussion. After researching potential side effects, I knew I wanted a more thoughtful approach. From my very first visit, Dr Tara [even though her title is Nurse Practitioner, I call her Dr] made a difference. She truly listened. I never felt rushed or dismissed. Rather than immediately attributing everything to perimenopause; she ordered bloodwork and noticed I was extremely low in iron and anemic, something that had not been emphasized before not even my primary doctor had addressed this issue. We focused on treating that first, including a GI referral for a colonoscopy/endoscopy and iron infusion. Over time many symptoms I assumed were perimenopause improved. Dr Tara truly 'peeled the onion' to understand what was really going on, instead of offering a one-size-fits-all solution. She saw me first as a human being, then through the eyes of a woman and finally with the clinical judgement of a medical professional. That kind of care has no price, no tangible value. My husband and I are incredibly grateful. I highly recommend Dr Tara and WHASN to anyone looking for thoughtful, attentive and genuinely care.

Valery Chavez · December 27th, 2025

This was my first time meeting Tara, I had a great experience, I mean as great an experience can be for what she does 😂 all kidding aside. She was warm and friendly, knowledgeable and on time. She's young which I like because as long as she stays with the practice she will be around for a long time. Which I love. I hate finding a doctor that I like and then you lose them. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for things like paps, and exams. She's lovely, really lovely.

Roxanne Campanella · January 21st, 2026

I couldn’t be more grateful for this office! For Tara Harris and Dr. Staci McHale I came to them after I had an emergency appendicitis removal and they found a 12cm ovarian cyst that’s been the ROOT cause of all my pain. I was horribly released from the hospital in pain and was told “goodluck, find an OBGYN” . My mother came across this office online and I called immediately. I was initially told I could get in as a new patient but the surgeon OBGYN (Dr. Staci McHale) wouldn’t be available until April. I was CRUSHED and in fear. but I took the appointment anyways. Tara Harris IMMEDIATELY validated my immense pain, took it upon herself to text/call Dr. Staci while I was there and explained the urgency. Due to both their extreme compassion, they scheduled me for an emergency surgery the very next day! Thanks to them, I finally had answers and results. I’m finally healing and feeling like myself again after months of misdiagnosing. I will forever be grateful for them giving my life back to me.

Angela Carpentier · February 13th, 2026