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Michael Taravella, MD

Provider's Specialties

Ophthalmology

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University of Colorado Health - Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

(720)848-2020

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Get to know Michael Taravella, MD

Conditions Treated

Cataracts
Corneal Disease
Corneal Transplantation
LASIK Surgery

Dry Eyes
Transplant Surgery
Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
Eye Disease
Ophthalmic Oncology

Languages spoken

English

Experience and background

Laser vision correction (LASIK/PRK), cataract surgery and cornea transplantation.

Undergraduate 1977

Colorado School of Mines (CO)

Medical Education 1981

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine

Internship 1982

Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program

Residency 1985

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Fellowship 1986

University of Connecticut Program

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Distinguished Alumni Medal 2003

Colorado School of Mines

Achievement Award 2005

American Academy of Ophthalmology

America’s Top Ophthalmologists 2006

2006, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Castle Connolly

Who’s Who Among American Teachers & Educators 2006

Who’s Who

Top Docs Listing 2009

2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009
5280 Magazine

Full-time Faculty Teacher of the Year 2010

2009, 2010
CU Ophthalmology Department

Americas Best Doctors Database 2011

2010, 2011
Consumers' Research Council

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