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Tara Jennings

Tara Jennings, MD

Dermatologic Surgery

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Tara Jennings

Professional Statement

Tara Jennings, MD, earned her bachelor's degree from Duke University and her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. At Temple, Dr. Jennings graduated at the top of her class and was selected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and Arthur P. Gold Humanism Honor Society. Following medical school, Dr. Jennings completed her internship at Lankenau Medical Center followed by her residency in dermatology at Cooper University Hospital. Dr. Jennings then completed her fellowship in micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology at Cooper University Hospital under the tutelage of Dr. Naomi Lawrence. 

Dr. Jennings' special interests include Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery, and complex cutaneous oncology. Dr. Jennings is a mentor and advisor to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University students and dermatology residents. 

Dr. Jennings is a member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology and American College of Mohs Surgery. 

Title

Dermatologic Surgeon

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Awards and Honors

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Arthur P. Gold Humanism Honor Society

Professional Memberships

American Society of Dermatologic Surgery

American Academy of Dermatology

American College of Mohs Surgery

Selected Publications

Manci R, Jennings T, Mclarney RM, Heymann WR, Sommer LL. An acute, ulcerative, sarcoidal tattoo reaction following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-1273 vaccination. Dermatol Online J. 2021 Dec 15;27(12). doi: 10.5070/D3271256710. PMID: 35499440."

Duffy R, Jennings T, Sahu J. Mechlorethamine Gel Usage in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides in a Lymphoma Clinic. Indian J Dermatol. 2020 May-Jun;65(3):237-239. doi: 10.4103/ijd.IJD_433_18. PMID: 32565576; PMCID: PMC7292456."

Hidalgo ET, Kvint S, Orillac C, North E, Dastagirzada Y, Chang JC, Addae G, Jennings TS, Snuderl M, Wisoff JH. Long-term clinical and visual outcomes after surgical resection of pediatric pilocytic/pilomyxoid optic pathway gliomas. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2019 May 17;24(2):166-173. doi: 10.3171/2019.2.PEDS18529. PMID: 31100719."

Jennings T, Duffy R, Gochoco A, Knoblauch K, Shi W, Alpdogan SO, Porcu P, Werner-Wasik M, Sahu J. Valchlor maintenance therapy for patients with mycosis fungoides who received low dose total skin electron beam treatment. Chin Clin Oncol. 2019 Feb;8(1):13. doi: 10.21037/cco.2018.10.01. Epub 2018 Nov 14. PMID: 30525753."

Jennings T, Ahmed S, Aphale A, Lee J, Valdes-Rodriguez R. Intravenous immunoglobulin G use in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy: An uncommon cause of drug-induced discoid lupus erythematosus. Australas J Dermatol. 2019 Aug;60(3):e208-e210. doi: 10.1111/ajd.12998. Epub 2019 Feb 7. PMID: 30734274.

Departments

Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery
Surgery

Programs & Centers

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center

Practice Groups

Cooper University Physicians

Locations

Clinical Interests

Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery, and complex cutaneous oncology

Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: Cooper University Hospital, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2024
  • Residency: Cooper University Hospital, Dermatology, 2023
  • Internship: Lankenau Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2020
  • Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 2019

Board Certifications

  • BC0000229: American Board Dermatology, 2024
  • Dermatology: American Board of Dermatology, 2023

Insurance

Cooper University Health Care accepts the following health plans. For questions about co-payments, deductibles, and the specific procedures your plan covers, please contact your plan provider.
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  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

250 ratings, 82 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    The Doctor was great

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Nurses are wonderful and cary

  • Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Always a pleasure to see Dr Jennings.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr. Jennings is thorough and compassionate and I always feel that I have received top-notch care.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    She is an amazing, warm, friendly physician. I could really tell how caring and empathetic she is.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Jennings was great, and so was her staff. Everyone was so nice. They were the caring professionals that I needed. Dr. Jennings did an excellent job with my excision. I feel like I am now with the dermatologist I need. Thank you for being there when I needed you!

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Jennings and her staff were excellent! I would highly recommend going forward!

  • Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr Jennings and her team are great and very knowledgeable and professional. They answered all my questions and concerns.

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Professional & amazing!

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    I was late due to traffic but Dr. Jenn took me. She explained what she was going to do in terms i understood.

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    The doctor and the tech were respectful, warm, & caring, & anticipated my needs.

  • Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    People at Cooper are wonderful

  • Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    It's very professional and pleasant. I have no complaints whatsoever.

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    All the nurses and Doctors were very caring and made me feel comfortable for the mohs procedure I was having done. They explained what to expect before, during and after since this was my first time with the mohs surgery.

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    This staff and doctors are so efficient and I really appreciate them for everything they do!

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Everyone was very nice and provided great care

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    They are very professional and caring

  • Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    This was my first visit and I was immediately comfortable with all involved. I can tell that they are all very good at adapting to situations and matching the patients personality. Everyone that I had contact with was professional and had awesome personalities. It may sound crazy but even though I was there for a surgical procedure, they actually made it fun! The staff worked very well together which always helps in gaining the trust and confidence of the patient.

  • Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Doctor Jennings was kind compassionate and has a very general touch. Thank you so much.

  • Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    From beginning to end, I had an exceptional experience. The doctors, the nurses, the check-in desk, everyone was wonderful and I just wanted to say thank you. I would recommend your office to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Everybody I dealt with in the office was very welcoming and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    Outstanding

  • Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    Dr Jennings and her staff were excellent. Very attentive and caring.

  • Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    Everyone was so pleasant and eager to make me feel comfortable and answer any question. I was very nervous and they all were very comforting- the dr, resident, nurses, techs. I have had 3 procedures here. Each time had been great!

  • Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    I always feel that Dr. Jennings cares as much about fixing my skin problems as I do. Couldn't be nicer.

  • Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Extremely satisfied with everything

  • Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    I love Cooper! I wish dermatology was in Moorestown, closer to where I live!

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Everyone who came in contact with me was courteous and treated me very well. They explained everything they were doing before doing it. I actually had a pleasant experience even though I was nervous about the surgery and outcome. They even played "Disturbed" for me as my music preference. Odd for a person of older yrs but they were cool with it. Thank you all.

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Cooper has wonderful doctors Very knowledgeable and caring

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr. Jennings and all of the staff that attended to me were great. Explaining every procedure and making sure I under stood what they had to do and making sure I understood what I had to do when I went home. All involved were professional and very helpful.

  • Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    I work overnight so scheduling appointments is always tough. Was not expecting such a pleasant experience and/or genuine caring, but Dr Jennings made it happen. Thank you sincerely!

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Very pleasant, always smiling, very polite. The nurses were great also. Very pleasant. I felt very comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Very satisfied about how I was treated and the degree of professionalism shown by your medical staff.

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Good experience.

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    The doctors and staff were very professional and very courteous

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Actually everything went great

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    The staff from the front end and through the office was great. Everyone paid attention to me through out the process and was updated all the time. Dr Jennings was concerned about me and how I feeling through process and explained everything the was happening. Dr Jennings did a great job. I would recommend her and her staff to everyone. A big thanks to them

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Very nice office . Personable office staff. Really like Dr Jennings. Would definitely go back and recommend to others

  • Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Kind and professional at all times, surgery was painless and great communication before,during and after ,very pleased

  • Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    My visit had to be one of the most pleasant visit that I've had as for as a physician's office goes. Every person that I dealt with was very polite, genuine and concerned for my well being. All my questions were answered to the level of my understanding and I felt that everyone did an excellent job performance. I was extremely happy with the overall dealings from start to finish. I highly recommend this establishment. Great job everyone!

  • Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Everyone was sincerely nice and understanding.

  • Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Everyone made my procedure run smoothly and efficiently. Everything was explained carefully.

  • Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Dr. Jennings & the entire staff were wonderful & so concerned about how I was doing during my surgery. Everyone kept checking on me & making sure I had everything I needed as well as answering any questions I had. Would highly recommend!

  • Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    wonderful staff, to a person! I believe this may have been the most caring staff I have had care for me!

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Perfection!

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    The staff do an excellent job in providing good service to all patients.

  • Reviewed on 4/20/2025

    Thank you

  • Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    That group is extremely professional

  • Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Nothing to add. Everyone was fantastic

  • Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Great staff!

  • Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Great Experience all the time!!!! !

  • Reviewed on 4/11/2025

    Felt comfortable in Dr Jennings hands.

  • Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Friendly and attentive and completely explained the procedure

  • Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    My first experience with the Cooper Dermatology Surgery Group. Totally please with the service and would highly recommend! Thanks to everyone involved in my appointment and care!

  • Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    This was my first visit everyone from the door was very friendly pleasant and caring

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    A super team. I was told everything that was going to happen from the time I walked in until I received my instructions for home care as I left.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Everyone one kind and answered my questions

  • Reviewed on 3/26/2025

    Every single person I dealt with in the office was fantastic. So nice and explained everything really well! They all made this a fantastic experience!

  • Reviewed on 3/26/2025

    Everyone showed care.

  • Reviewed on 3/24/2025

    Everyone at the office was very professional. They took me right away, explained everything properly. Dr. Jennings was very professional and did her job exceptionally well, along with her staff. Thank you very much. Bye.

  • Reviewed on 3/24/2025

    The doctor and all the nurses were so nice and friendly everyone at this facility made my procedure more comfortable. Everything was explained to me what they were doing. I would definitely recommend two friends and family.

  • Reviewed on 3/22/2025

    Dr Jennings and her staff made the experience wonderful, I would definitely recommend to anybody to use Dr Jennings for their Dermatology needs.

  • Reviewed on 3/22/2025

    No one could have been nicer. Would definitely continue with them whenever necessary. Everyone was always in a great mood when you had a visit from entering building to leaving. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing their services.

  • Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Appointment make quickly after a concern arose. This was appreciated as it helps with stress and anxiety about a diagnosis.

  • Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Except for going through the surgery every one was professional and made me as comfortable as possible

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2025

    Always a pleasant experience

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2025

    Everything was great

  • Reviewed on 3/14/2025

    Everyone was very kind.

  • Reviewed on 3/14/2025

    Most professional & caring physician & staff that I have ever experienced. They are all wonderful!

  • Reviewed on 3/8/2025

    Dr Jennings and her staff are terrific!! She did a great job removing a basal cell on my husband's face. Everyone was so kind and professional!! !

  • Reviewed on 3/7/2025

    When you experience Cooper/MD Anderson, the story is always the same. Awesome! !

  • Reviewed on 3/1/2025

    Dr Jennings and her staff were warm, friendly and very attentive.

  • Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    Very Good

  • Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    Terrific by all staff members

  • Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    All very kind.

  • Reviewed on 2/18/2025

    Judging by the excellent results of my various MOHS surgeries Dr Jennings, and her entire staff have the medical and organizational expertise needed to maintain a well-choreographed, effective, dermatology surgery center. In addition, all are personable, friendly, responsive, and look out for patients' comfort/well-being.

  • Reviewed on 2/17/2025

    Everyone was extremely caring and compassionate.

  • Reviewed on 2/15/2025

    Extremely sat

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2025

    I had a very good experience. All the care providers were very friendly, explained things well, and were eager to make me comfortable with the procedure I was having done. It was a 10 experience. It was very good. I can't think of anything that they could have done better. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2025

    The staff could not have been any nicer. Very comfortable atmosphere.

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2025

    I've had many surgeries with this group. I would go nowhere else! Dr. Decker, and now Dr. Jennings are 2nd to none.

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2025

    Dr. Jennings and her staff helped to ease my anxiety before, during, and after my procedure. Everyone was compassionate and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. Every step was clearly explained and time was given for questions.