Tara Malone, APRN, NP

Meet Tara Malone, APRN, NP

Tara Malone is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with decades dedicated to improving the standard of care in Central Louisiana. As proud alumna of Northwestern State University, Tara’s deep roots in the community guides her approach to treating patients across Pineville. At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, she blends her hands-on expertise with a modern, evidence-based clinical perspective. Whether she’s helping someone navigate a challenging diagnosis or simply checking in during a routine visit, Tara’s care is always rooted in compassion and dedication. 

Career at a Glance 

• Decades of Clinical Experience: A veteran provider with a deep understanding of the local patient population’s evolving needs. 

• Dual-Expertise Focus: Board-certified in Family Medicine with a specialized focus on Pediatric Primary Care. 

• Patient Satisfaction: Consistently top-rated by patients for clarity of communication and the quality of time spent during visits. 

Clinical Role and Leadership 

As a senior clinician with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, Tara plays a key role in supporting the health and wellness of the Pineville community. She helps ensure that families across suburban and semi‑rural areas can easily connect with the high‑quality care they deserve. Tara brings a compassionate, hands‑on approach to some of the area’s most common health needs, including: 

• Pediatric Wellness & Acute Care 

• Metabolic Health Support 

• Geriatric Health Care  

• Preventive Health Screenings 

• Women’s Health & Reproductive Wellness 

• Chronic Hypertension & Diabetes Management 

What You Can Expect from Care with Tara Malone 

Tara believes that your care shouldn’t be rushed. Through a mindful approach to medicine, she ensures you feel confident that your concerns are heard and understood. Her approach centers on the idea that real progress comes from “small, daily steps” that add up to long‑term strength and wellness. 

During your appointment, she prioritizes you, ensuring you never feel like a number in a system. You can expect: 

• Attentive Listening: A provider who takes the time to hear your full story and your concerns. 

• Clear Communication: Complex medical information translated into actionable, easy-to-understand health plans. 

• Empathetic Partnership: A judgment-free environment where your personal "why" is central to your treatment. 

• Accessibility: A dedicated team ready to get you seen, answer your questions, and respond quickly when you need us. 

Advanced Surgical Innovation & Diagnostic Care 

Tara takes a thoughtful, thorough approach to understanding what’s really going on beneath the surface when someone isn’t feeling well. She looks at the whole picture, like metabolic changes, breathing concerns, and other underlying factors to get to the heart of each patient’s health needs. 

At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, she pairs this attentive, personalized style of care with the support of modern tools, including virtual visits and advanced lab testing. This blend allows her patients to benefit from the resources of a large health system while still experiencing the welcoming, individualized care of a community clinic. 

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity 

Tara is committed to improving access to care in Central Louisiana. She focuses on inclusive, supportive guidance that helps patients manage chronic conditions and stay healthy. By offering a reliable medical home in Pineville with services from routine wellness visits to ongoing care, she works to reduce barriers and ensure families receive consistent support.