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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

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Aurora, CO
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Michael Taravella, MD works in Aurora, CO as an Ophthalmologist and has 43 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Taravella completed a residency at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital. Dr. Taravella has has worked on more claims relating to Keratoconus, Corneal Ulcer and Corneal Diseases than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Taravella has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. They are affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Taravella practices at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin-Greenfield in Aurora, CO and has additional offices in Longmont, CO and Boulder, CO.

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Friendly Staff

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

Locations

  1. 1 Children's Hospital Colorado
    13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  2. 2 UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
    1750 E Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO 80504
  3. 3 Office
    1675 Aurora Ct Ste F731, Aurora, CO 80045
  4. 4 University of Colorado Hospital Authority
    1635 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 80045
  5. 5 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)
1 Star (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

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Michael Taravella, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Taravella accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Taravella accepts here.

Dr. Taravella frequently sees patients for Keratoconus, Corneal Ulcer and Corneal Diseases.

Dr. Taravella has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 27 times.

Dr. Taravella is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Taravella has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 43 years.

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