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Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD

Ocular Oncology* Age 52
Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD
4.6 (19 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD
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Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD

Ocular Oncology* Age 52
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University Of Toronto (Univ. Health Network).They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Dr. McCannel has experience treating conditions like Serous Detachment Retina, Eye Cancer and Malignant Neoplasm of Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McCannel received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. McCannel also speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. McCannel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Serous Detachment Retina
Eye Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Serous Detachment Retina
Eye Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Serous Detachment Retina
Eye Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Melanoma
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Esotropia
Exotropia
Floaters
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Macular Hole
Mechanical Strabismus
Pinguecula
Posterior Capsule Clouding
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Uveal Melanoma
Cataract Removal Surgery
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Plaque Radiation Therapy
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Advantage-CA HMO
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    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
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    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
    Vivity-CA HMO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
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    Select Plus HMO
    Select PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Tricare
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    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • TriCare for Life
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
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    PacifiCare HMO
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Sherwood J. Isenberg M.d. Inc.
    100 Stein Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 206-7484
  2. 2 Ucla
    200 Stein Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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  3. 3 Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center
    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-8021
  4. 4 Office
    100 Stein Plz Rm 1-340, Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-3090

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCannel
4.6
Based on 19 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 19, 2024
Amazing experience with a compassionate Surgeon discussing a Melanoma diagnosis. Put me at ease.
— Apr 19, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ocular Oncology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of Toronto (Univ. Health Network)
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Toronto (Univ. Health Network)
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • HARVARD Medical School
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McCannel's profile.

Dr. McCannel frequently treats the following conditions: Serous Detachment Retina, Eye Cancer and Malignant Neoplasm of Eye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA