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Firstline App for Providers
Wednesday, December 13, 2023Experts will discuss a new mobile app called Firstline that can be used in...
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Michael Taravella, MD
- Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship
Provider's Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Provider's location(s)
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University of Colorado Health - Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus
Insurance plans accepted
We participate with most major health insurance plans and national transplant networks.
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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
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
Faculty member of
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