Tara Harris, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

I became an advanced practice provider to develop a partnership with patients and their families. I was raised in rural North Carolina and my first exposure to healthcare was seeing a home health nurse provide care to my great-grandmother. This seed was planted and grew into what I became today. I love using a holistic approach while caring for my patients, thus empowering them to make informed decisions. My areas of special interest include primary care and men's health. Outside of work, I like to exercise, bake and spend time with my family.

I chose to become a family nurse practitioner because working as a nurse for several years, I wanted to learn more about medical conditions, what causes people to get them, and what can be done to prevent or reduce the complications once they have them. I felt that it was worthwhile to go through schooling in order to be able to help people at a higher level. My approach to care is to understand patients health goals, expectations, and to establish an informed care plan. My areas of clinical interest include high blood pressure/hypertension, diabetes management, hyperlipidemia, and chronic respiratory and cardiac conditions. Outside of work, I enjoy food, traveling, and physical activities such as running, hiking and working out at a gym. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Originally from Nebraska, I moved to Raleigh 10 years ago. I have been a nurse practitioner for 12 years specializing in General Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery working in the UNC REX Health system since I moved here. It has been my honor to be a US Army Reserve Soldier for the past 27 years.