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Christopher Tanga, DO

4.6 out of 5 (224 Ratings)

Specialties:

Vascular Surgery

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About Christopher Tanga

Christopher F. Tanga earned his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia, with his undergraduate studies completed at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. He completed a General Surgery residency at Ohio University, Ohio Health Doctors Hospital and Grant Medical Center where he served as Chief Resident. He is a certified General Surgeon by the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He has also completed a vascular surgery fellowship at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York where he also served as Chief Vascular Fellow, and is currently board eligible in vascular surgery.

Dr. Tanga had his first exposure to surgery while working on the North Shore as a nurse’s aide. He felt inspired by two vascular surgeons who exposed him to their practice and patients. He saw the complexity of their work as a challenge, and the relationships that were able to be developed with the patients as extremely rewarding. As a vascular surgeon he has the privilege of making and maintaining long term relationships with his patients which is what has drawn him to this line of surgery. His clinical interests include open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage, dialysis access, venous disease, thoracic aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, and smoking cessation programs.

Dr. Tanga’s philosophy of care is centered around keeping the whole patient as an individual in mind rather than simply the illness that brought them in, and being understanding of how the disease is affecting the patient’s life and overall wellbeing. It is his hope that his patients are able to improve their health and wellbeing while maintaining their dignity. Now, as a member of the Southcoast Health community, Dr. Tanga strives to deliver high quality compassionate care in an efficient health system filled with other expert physicians and practitioners.

Outside of work, Dr. Tanga enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 boys, reading books weekly, and making custom furniture in his woodshop. In addition, he enjoys indulging in seafood and shellfish.

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

  1. Southcoast Health Vascular Surgery

    300A Faunce Corner Road Suite 201
    Dartmouth, MA 02747

    P: 508-973-2213

    Get Directions 41.65998099999999 -70.99087600000001

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Provider Ratings

Rating Willingness to recommend provider’s office Overall Provider Experience
4.6
4.5
4.5

Patient Comments (47)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.

  • Always do a nice job. Great staff.No complaints on my end.

  • Doctor and staff are always professional and helpful.

  • All the staff I have encountered since I have been in Dr. Tanga's care have always been caring and courteous. I am very confident and happy with the care I have received.

  • Explained the results of my tests in a way that makes it easy for me to understand.

  • Accommodating. Courteous. Helpful. Outstanding. Thank you!

  • Very perfetional, listened to me. Caring.

  • He was too quick explaining the procedure

  • Very satisfied. Good communicator.

  • excellent as always, thanks again,,,,

  • When I got there, the receptionist greeted me with a smile, very friendly, and knew what I was there for. So I was very pleased with that. Dr. Tanger saw me quickly. He answered all my questions, and he assured me that my health was coming along. So I am very appreciative of what he did, and I would recommend him highly to anyone who asks me. Thank you.

  • Friendly staff, Dr. very personable and easy to understand.

  • explained the procedure talked me through was treated very good

  • Explained what was happening and what many need to be done as well as how to manage the issue until the issue can be taken care of.

  • As always, Dr. Tanga and his staff listen to my concerns and explain everything clearly so that I understand.

  • Everything was just fine.

  • Check in person made me feelLike I was imposing on her while she was in her computer. Not very friendly

  • Nothing u could have done better

  • Nice experience from start to finish.Dr.Tanga and his staff listened to my questions and concerns and addressed all the medical issues that I was there for . Very reinsuring that my medical issues will be followed going forwardBy Dr. Tanga.

  • with the ability that the people were listening to how I felt about my health and about what's happened to me. And they were very courteous. That's all I can say.

  • Doctor Tanga was very polite, professional, and personable. His bedside manner was terrific, and I have only positive comments to make about this physician.

  • In the 3 years I have seen Dr. Tanga I continue to be impressed by how efficiently his office runs, how he is always on time for appointments and how he explains my medical issues clearly and easy to understand. It makes my life so much easier.

  • Excellent patient care

  • Excellent appointment.

  • Your staff is always friendly and efficient when we have appointments. They take the time to give clear and concise feedback and also give us a chance to ask any questions we may have.

  • First of all, the office is gorgeous, well designed, soothing lighting and immaculate. Thank you!The receptionist was busy on the phone with a patient when I arrived but the checkbout receptionist quickly jumped up as I approached and suggested I go to her window to sign in. She was lovely!The med asst immediately called me and brought me to the exam room. She was thorough, polite and calming.Than Dr. Tanga appears, very well informed of my medical issues. He asked me several important questions and than recommended further testing , which was immediately scheduled for tomorrow. This TEAM IS TOP NOTCH!!!!THANK YOU!AND YOUR CHECK OUT AREA IS GORGEOUS!GREAT, PROFESSIONAL TEAM!

  • Dr Tanga was knowledgeable and professional and served me well.

  • You answered my question accordingly and I was well informed and impressed with your support and help.

  • Dr. Tanga saved my life!

  • clear and concise

  • Doctor was in a hurry. Didn't seem interested The exam room was dirty with dust and dirt on the floor Not a good impression for the first visit.

  • I have no more pain so iam very thankful to doctor Tanga .

  • Everything was fantastic. They took very well care of me. They told me what I had coming next. And actually, I missed the appointment today, but they rescheduled me, and you are fabulous.

  • Ultrasound was done well and was normal.

  • Doctor answered questions a bit flippant that I felt was unprofessional

  • Dr. Tanga was always thorough in answering the many questions I had about what things in the test results meant. He additionally has excellent interpersonal skills so he was able to allay fears I had upon my initial meeting with him. I am very impressed by him.

  • Everybody very personable.more than just a patient partner in health

  • Every contact or phone call was very caring informative intuitive welcoming and professional at all times I want to thank you all for that...see you soon and thx. To all associates

  • The staff is wonderful and the doctor is wonderful

  • Professinal, patient staff and Doctor. Explanations were clear and precise

  • Staff was kind, considerate, friendly yet professional. Highly recommend. Medical personnel ws very professional. Dr. Tanga puts you at ease, very kind and understanding.

  • All around great office visit

  • Dr. Tango was very compassionate and very professional and knowledgeable and his expertise is very much appreciated I would highly recommend him to anybody in the future

  • Continue as you are,highly recommended

  • This was my first visit. Dr Tanga explained what was going on, what I should do And referred me to a Dr to follow up on ortho. Problems. If vascular condition deteriorated I was to contact him.His staff was most considerate and informative. Will go back as needed.

  • The receptionist is very kind. The gal who recorded my vitals, and etc is friendly and proffessional.. .There is not enough positive words to describe Dr. Tanga' care. It was very obvious Dr. Tanga had familarized himself with my medical history prior to my visit. He was very detailed in his explanation; along with very caring , kind, and professional

  • Can't think of anything that would make it better. I was very impressed

  • Before I even got there, the doctor had read all my past, all past machinery, all my CTs and things of that nature and was prepared to talk about the issues, which I thought was impressive.

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