Tara Amini, DMSC, PA-C

  • Physician Assistant
  • Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine
Speaks: English, Farsi, German, Turkish
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Blackstone Community Health Center
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About Tara

Physician Associate Tara Amini holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biopsychology from California State University, Fullerton, a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Loma Linda University, and a Doctorate in Medical Science from Lynchburg University in Virginia, where her doctoral project focused on the effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in obesity management. She is currently completing her Addiction Medicine Fellowship through the TNT-PC Program at the University of California, Irvine. PA Amini specializes in the care of special populations, including sheltered and unsheltered individuals, patients with substance use disorders, and those seeking gender-affirming care, obesity treatment, and chronic pain management. Her practice is grounded in compassion, evidence-based medicine, and cultural sensitivity. Fluent in English, Farsi, Turkish, and German, Dr. Amini is deeply committed to building trust and understanding with her diverse patient community. Outside of medicine, she is an avid animal lover who enjoys spending time with her two cats and her dog.

Board Certification

  • National Commission on Certification of physician assistant
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Program Objectives

  • At least 80% of interns complete program/degree requirements within 13.5 months (150% of planned program length).
  • Of graduates who seek employment, at least 100% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
  • At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
  • The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
  • 80% of employers, who return surveys, rate graduates as “satisfactory” or “excellent” for ability to work effectively with multicultural populations from diverse backgrounds.
  • 90% of program graduates work as entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in community nutrition.
  • 90% of graduates work in Central Valley community programs for at least two years after graduation.

Do I Qualify for WIC?

WIC is a program that helps families with food and nutrition. Call us at (661) 862-5422 or send a message, and we’ll help you see if you qualify.

Here are some ways you might qualify:

  • You are pregnant
  • You are breastfeeding a baby who is less than one year old
  • You had a baby in the last six months
  • You have a child who is under the age of five
  • You experienced a loss of pregnancy or had a termination

You also need to think about your family’s income. Here are the monthly income limits for family sizes:

  • 1 Person: $2,413
  • 2 Persons: $3,261
  • 3 Persons: $4,109
  • 4 Persons: $4,957
  • 5 Persons: $5,805
  • More than 5 Persons: Add $848 for each additional member

This income limit is based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, and these amounts will be effective from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Also, if you’re pregnant, the baby counts as part of your family size when figuring out if you qualify.

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Need care right away? Our health centers offer same-day appointments, and our walk-in clinics also offer extended hours. Whether you schedule ahead or stop by, we’re here to deliver fast, high-quality care when and where you need it.

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