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Dr. Michael J Taravella MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(38)
12605 E 16th Ave Aurora CO, 80045
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Michael Taravella is an ophthalmologist practicing in Aurora, CO. Dr. Taravella specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Taravella can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Taravella can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1981

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  •  2009 Magazine, Top Docs Listing 
  •   Americas Best Doctors 

Treatments

  • Vision Problems, Cataract Surgery, Eye Problems And More

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 
  • Member American Academy of Ophthalmology 
  • Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 
  • Member Pan American Association of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • University of Connecticut Program    1986
  • Univ Connecticut, Cornea/External Disease    1985
  • University of Connecticut Program, Ophthlamology: Cornea and Refractive Surgery    1986

Experience & Accolades

  • Professor1989School of Medicine, Ophthalmology. Teach Basic Science Course, Pharmacology Course for Med Students.

Dr. Michael J Taravella MD's Practice location

Practice At 12605 E 16th Ave

12605 E 16th Ave -
Aurora, CO 80045
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University of Colorado Medicine

1675 Aurora Ct Ste F731 -
Aurora, CO 80045
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Patient Experience with Dr. Taravella


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Dr. Michael J Taravella MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 38 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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CHILDRENS HOSPITAL COLORADOl

13123 EAST 16TH AVENUE AURORA CO 80045

12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045, USA

MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA, THEl

1501 S POTOMAC ST AURORA CO 80012

12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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4567 E 9TH AVENUE DENVER CO 80220

12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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12605 EAST 16TH AVENUE AURORA CO 80045

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MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA, THEl

1501 S POTOMAC ST AURORA CO 80012

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CHILDRENS HOSPITAL COLORADOl

13123 EAST 16TH AVENUE AURORA CO 80045

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