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Dr. Michael Taravella, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Michael Taravella, MD
4.8 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Taravella, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Aurora, CO.
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Dr. Michael Taravella, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Aurora, CO
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Michael Taravella, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Aurora, CO.

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Dr. Michael Taravella, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Aurora, CO and has 43 years experience. They graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital.They currently practice at Univ Colorado Hosp Eye Center and are affiliated with UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. Dr. Taravella has experience treating conditions like Keratoconus, Corneal Ulcer and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Taravella received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Taravella is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Keratoconus
Corneal Ulcer
Corneal Diseases
Keratoconus
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Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
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Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Visual Field Defects
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
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Chalazion
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Presbyopia
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Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cornea Transplant
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Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
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Bell's Palsy
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lagophthalmos
Localized Anterior Staphyloma
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photo Therapeutic Keratectomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Balanced-CO PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Limited To Official University Duties On
    1675 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 80045
  2. 2 Children's Hospital Colorado
    13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  3. 3 Boulder Health Center Pharmacy
    5495 Arapahoe Ave Ste 101, Boulder, CO 80303

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4.8
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (24)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
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Mar 24, 2018
I was very pleased with my visit. everyone was prompt and pleasant. even valet parking which made it easier than driving around .
Anthony in Westminster, co — Mar 24, 2018
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Presbyterian / St Lukes Medical Center
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Conn
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Taravella, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Taravella's profile.

Dr. Taravella frequently treats the following conditions: Keratoconus, Corneal Ulcer and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Taravella, MD is affiliated with UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Taravella, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital

    1750 E Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO

  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

    12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO