Dr. Tara Lynn Wenger, MD
At a glance
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry · See training
2 board certifications listed
Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics, Medical Genetics – American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics · See credentials
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Specialty
Pediatrician
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood.
Treatments & procedures
- Genetic Counseling
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryMedical school · MD
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryGraduate school · Toxicology · PhD
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryGraduate school · Toxicology · MS
- Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency · Combined Pediatrics and Genetics
Board certifications
- Pediatrics – American Board of PediatricsCertification
- Medical Genetics – American Board of Medical Genetics and GenomicsCertification
Awards and honors
- Top Rated AbstractAmerican College of Medical Genomics · Awarded 2022
Alpelisib for the treatment of PIK3CA-related head and neck lymphatic malformations and overgrowth
- Top Doctors 2025Seattle Met magazine · Awarded 2025
Pediatric Medical Genetics
- Top DoctorsSeattle Met Magazine · Awarded 2023
2023-2024, Pediatric Clinical Genetics
- John M. Optiz Young Investigator AwardAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics · Awarded 2021
About
Dr. Tara Lynn Wenger is a pediatrician in Philadelphia who also focuses on genetic counseling. She completed medical school and graduate training in toxicology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, followed by residency training in combined pediatrics and genetics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is board certified in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics, speaks English and Spanish, and has received multiple honors including awards from Seattle Met and the American College of Medical Genomics.
- Languages spoken
- Spanish
- English
- NPI
- 1295991768
- Primary taxonomy
- 208000000X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Tara Lynn Wenger’s specialty?
She is a pediatrician with a focus on medical genetics and genetic counseling.
What conditions or services are listed for Dr. Tara Lynn Wenger?
Genetic counseling is listed among her services.
Where does Dr. Tara Lynn Wenger practice?
She practices in Philadelphia, PA, at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th & Civic Center Blvd.
What training, certifications, or languages are listed for Dr. Tara Lynn Wenger?
She earned an MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, completed graduate study in toxicology there, trained in combined pediatrics and genetics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is board certified in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics, and speaks English and Spanish.