UCHealth Longs Peak Surgery Center
1750 E. Ken Pratt Boulevard Longmont, CO 80504Phone: 720-718-1400
Michael Taravella, MD
Ophthalmology
Board Certified
Clinical Interest for Patients
Laser vision correction (LASIK/PRK), cataract surgery and cornea transplantation.
Title(s)
Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-2020
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
Phone: 720-848-2020 720-848-2020
UCHealth Eye Center - Boulder
5495 Arapahoe Ave, Suite 101 Boulder, CO 80303Phone: 303-545-2020
Provider Information
Specialties
- Ophthalmology (1987)
Conditions
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Eyes and Vision
Eye Disease , Corneal Transplantation , Dry Eyes , LASIK Surgery , Ophthalmic Oncology , Cataract , Corneal Disease
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Surgery
Eye and/or Orbital , Transplant
Department
Professor, Ophthalmology
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Fellow American Medical Association (AMA), Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), Member Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEPS), Member Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), Member Pan American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO), Member Paton Society, Member Pediatric Keratoplasty Society, Member
Research and Grants
Grants
Multi-center, randomiZoster Eye Disease Study (ZEDS) (2018)
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1981)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Colorado School of Mines (CO) (1977)
Internships
Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program (1982)
Residency Program
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program (1985)
Fellowships
University of Connecticut Program (1986)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-2020
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-5079
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Cornea and External Diseases, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Laser Vision Correction
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Cornea disorders such as Keratoconus and Fuch’s Cornea dystrophy, Cataract, and refractive error such as myopia and astigmatism. Cornea Transplant, Keratoprosthesis, Cataract surgery with a variety of implants such as presbyopic correcting, astigmatism correcting and monofocal lenses; Lasik and Laser Vision Correction. Phakic Intraocular Lenses.