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Tarah Ballinger

Hematology

Tarah Ballinger, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine; Vera Bradley Foundation Scholar in Breast Cancer Research

Indianapolis, IN

Tarah J. Ballinger, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine and the Vera Bradley Foundation Scholar in Breast Cancer Research. She specializes in breast oncology and breast cancer prevention through her clinical practice at the IU Simon Cancer Center and the Catherine Peachey Prevention Program. Dr. Ballinger treats patients with breast cancer, focusing on high-risk cases, survivorship, and breast cancer risk assessment. Her approach emphasizes shared d

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14+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Hematology & Oncology (ABIM)

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine — Fellowship, Oncology (2017)
  • Vanderbilt University — Residency, Internal Medicine (2015)
  • Indiana University School of Medicine — M.D. (2012)
  • University of Notre Dame — B.S. in Biochemistry and Philosophy (2006)

Peer Recognition

  • Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical OncologyCareer Development Award

    2013

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hematology & OncologyMedical OncologyBreast Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Breast CancerLeukemiaLymphomaMultiple MyelomaHematologic Malignancies

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • IU Health Methodist/University Hospital
  • IU Health North Hospital
  • IU Health West Hospital
  • Indiana University Health

Languages

English

Experience

14+ years in practice