
Robert Tahara MD FACS
Director, Allegheny Vein & Vascular Bradford PA; Attending Vascular Surgeon, Meadville Medical Center, Meadville PA; Attending Vascular Surgeon, Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford PA; President, Maraposa Surgical INC
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900 Chestnut Street ExtSuite ABradford, PA 16701
Phone+1 814-368-8490
Fax+1 814-368-8041
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Summary
- Dr. Robert Tahara is a vascular surgeon in Bradford, PA and is Attending Surgeon in Vasclar Surgery at Meadville Medical Center in Meadville, PA. He also maintains consulting/courtesy privileges in Vascular Surgery at Bradford Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and has been in practice 24 years. He is experienced in peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, vascular surgery, venous thromboses, and pulmonary artery. His research interests include ultrasound guided and minimally invasive arterial revascularization, complex iliocaval venous occlusive disease, musculoskeletal embolization. (GAE/TAME on-site teaching program & proctoring), and registry design and analysis. Dr Tahara is a charter member and the Immediate Past President of the Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS), Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery, and an active member of the American Venous Forum and the American Venous and Lymphatic Society. He continues to serve as the Technical Director for the OEIS National Registry and has been an active force recognized for physician advocacy both regionally and nationally.
Education & Training
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2002
Naval Hospital (Jacksonville)Internship, Transitional Year, 1993 - 1994
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2015 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
SC State Medical License 2003 - 2003
UT State Medical License 1995 - 1998
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FSVS) Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS)
- Distinguished Fellow (DFOEIS) Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society (OEIS)
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification TexTALK MD, Alma Information Systems, Inc., 2012-2017
Clinical Trials
- Venogram vs. Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) for Diagnosing Iliac Vein Obstruction Start of enrollment: 2014 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The OEIS National Registry: Rationale, Context, and Current Status.Robert Tahara
Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2024-03-01 - 19 citationsPreliminary Results of the Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society National RegistrySamuel S. Ahn, Robert W. Tahara, Lauren E Jones, Jeffrey G Carr, John Blebea
Journal of Endovascular Therapy. 2020-08-19 - 1 citationsStatistical determination of clinical outliers and public shaming.John Blebea, Robert W. Tahara
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2020-04-03
Press Mentions
Radiologists Say Hospital Physician-Practice Acquisitions Driving up Healthcare CostsJanuary 19th, 2026
Journalism That Holds Power to AccountDecember 14th, 2023
This Researcher Warned of Unnecessary, Risky Vascular Procedures. She Was Called a “Nazi” and Accused of “Fratricide.”December 14th, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Venous ForumMember
- Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional SocietyCharter Member
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