Tara Lynn Spivey, MD
General Surgery, Breast Surgery
Dr. Tara Spivey is a board-certified breast surgeon who devotes her practice to the diagnosis and management of all breast health issues, from benign disease to breast cancer. As a Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center participating provider, she offers individualized treatment tailored to specific cancers along with a multidisciplinary team of highly specialized cancer care experts. She is available for second opinions to offer peace of mind or additional treatment options.
Dr. Spivey received her medical degree from Rush University and Cook County Hospital, Illinois. She completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Institutes of Health, Maryland, and a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Harvard Hospitals in Boston.
Dr. Spivey is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
In her spare time, Dr. Spivey enjoys spending time with her husband, three stepsons, her family, and her dog and cat who made the journey with her through medical school.
Dr. Spivey received her medical degree from Rush University and Cook County Hospital, Illinois. She completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Institutes of Health, Maryland, and a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Harvard Hospitals in Boston.
Dr. Spivey is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
In her spare time, Dr. Spivey enjoys spending time with her husband, three stepsons, her family, and her dog and cat who made the journey with her through medical school.
About Tara
Specialties
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Teenagers
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Medical School, Medicine, 2012
Rush-Copley Medical Center
Internship, Internal Medicine, 2013
Rush-Copley Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 2017
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Fellowship, Breast Surgery, 2018
American Board of Surgery
Board Certification, Surgery
Patient Reviews
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5 out of 5
146 ratings,
98 reviews
8/8/2025
Dr. Spivey made me feel so informed and so comfortable. She spent a great of time with me answering questions and giving me tons of information. She cared about me personally.
8/8/2025
My experience with Dr. Spivey and her team was beyond amazing. They made me feel comfortable, answered my questions and concerns, very knowledgeable, and made me feel at ease. She is the perfect fit for me.
7/29/2025
Dr. Spivey is excellent! She is highly competent, professional, and gives very personalized care. We are very fortunate to have her and her team in Anderson!
7/25/2025
Very knowledgeable and compassionate
7/22/2025
Dr. Spivey is very caring and thorough. She listens to concerns and addresses them.
Insurance Coverage
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MDWise Hoosier Care Connect
MDWise Hoosier Care Connect (New Patient)
Conditions Treated
nipple diseases
bloodless breast surgery
nipple fissure
mammogram
breast examination
breast atrophy
breast conservation
fibrocystic breast changes
benign breast lump
breast abscess
breast augmentation
dysplasia of breast
resensation technique
areola sparing mastectomy
endoscopic breast augmentation
nipple reinnervation
transverse upper gracilis flap
transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
skin sparing mastectomy
nipple sparing mastectomy
sentinel lymph node biopsy
breast prosthesis
scar hypertrophy
abdominal scars
ruptured implant
disproportion of reconstructed breast
acquired deformity of reconstructed breast
deformity of reconstructed breast
acquired absence of breast
history of fibrocystic disease
male breast reduction
breast fine needle aspiration
atypical ductal hyperplasia
oncoplastic breast surgery
nipple repair
mondor's disease
fat grafting
hypopigmented nipple lesions
nipple lesions
lumpectomy
aspiration breast cyst
postpartum mastitis
abnormal mammogram
microcalcifications
mastotomy
mammary dysplasia
galactorrhea
breast cancer
breast surgery
breast lump
postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome
contusion of breast
mammary duct ectasia
galactocele
nipple discharge
mastodynia
mastitis
mastectomy
hypertrophy of breast
mediports
lymph node biopsy
skin abscess
small bowel biopsy
splenic cyst
laparoscopic hernia repair
incision drainage abscess
ileostomy
hiatal hernia repair
stomach fistula
femoral hernia
gallbladder disease
splenic anomalies
internal hernia
laparoscopic splenectomy
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
cholecystectomy
hernia repair
fundoplication
ventral hernia repair
thoracoscopic debridement
thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair
laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repair
laparoscopic imperforate anus repair
laparoscopic pyloromyotomy
laparoscopic excision of choledochal cyst
laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair
laparoscopic ladd procedure
congenital diaphragmatic hernia (cdh) repair
reduction of volvulus
excision of tumor
anastomosis of bile duct
imperforate anus repair
biopsy of rectum
closure of enterostomy
duodenoduodenostomy
enterectomy
gastrostomy closure surgery
esophagoplasty
excision of cystic hygroma axillary or cervical
excision of cervical lymph node
cervical lymph node biopsy
gastroesophageal reflux surgery
vascular access device
exploratory surgery
peg (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
cecostomy
laparoscopic toupet fundoplication
da vinci inguinal hernia repair
laparoscopic treatment of small bowel obstruction
laparoscopic pancreatectomy
laparoscopic lymph node biopsy
laparoscopic gastrostomy
laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair
laparoscopic recurrent hernia repair
laparoscopic incisional hernia repair
laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
abdominal wall defect
infusaport placement
abdominal surgery
endoscopic surgery
fine needle aspiration
pancreaticobiliary disease
intestinal fistula
port
soft tissue biopsy
musculoskeletal biopsy
abdominal wall reconstruction
duodenal ulcer surgery
recurrent femoral hernia
mechanical complication of gastrostomy
rectus sheath hernia
mesenteric mass
laparoscopic umbilical herniorrhaphy
laparoscopic bowel resection
minimally invasive surgery
fistula enterocutaneous
peptic ulcer surgery
epigastric hernia
inclusion cyst
hiatal hernia
inguinal hernia
lysis of adhesions
reducible hernia
varicose veins
peridiverticular abscess
incarcerated hernia
abdominal adhesions
spigelian hernia
laparoscopic appendectomy
parastomal hernia
recurrent hernia
incisional hernia
colonic volvulus
abdominal abscess
intestinal infarction
small bowel obstruction
partial splenectomy
pyloroplasty
muscle biopsy
hickman catheter
perforation of gallbladder
biliary colic
pilar cyst
thyroid nodule
subphrenic abscess
splenomegaly
splenectomy
pilonidal disease
laparoscopy
mesenteric cyst
lipomas
intussusception
intestinal obstruction
ventral hernia
umbilical hernia
diaphragmatic hernia
hernia
hemorrhoids
cholecystitis
appendectomy
breast biopsy
axillary lymphadenectomy
sentinel node biopsy
Map & Directions
Community Physician Network, Breast Care
1210 Medical Arts BoulevardAnderson, IN 46011
Office
765-298-4767