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Michael Taravella, MD, Ophthalmology, Aurora, CO

MichaelTaravellaMD

Ophthalmology • Aurora, CO

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Rocky Mountain Lion Eye Institute

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  • Office

    12605 E 16th Ave
    Aurora, CO 80045
    Phone+1 720-848-2020
    Fax+1 720-848-5079

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, International Ophthalmology Fellowship Through Project Orbis, NY, NY; Degree Granted Through Washington University, St. Louis MO. , 1986 - 1986
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston)
    University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1982 - 1985
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 1999 - 2000
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • CORE Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association of Federal Regulations in the United States and Canada with Potential Corneal Donation by Men Who Have Sex with Men  
    Michael J Taravella, Alan G Palestine, JAMA Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • Nearsighted Nutritionist Calls ICL Surgery the ‘Best Gift’
    Nearsighted Nutritionist Calls ICL Surgery the ‘Best Gift’April 25th, 2018
  • Kenneth Greenberg, MD, Catalyst in Development of Excimer Laser, Dies
    Kenneth Greenberg, MD, Catalyst in Development of Excimer Laser, DiesFebruary 19th, 2016
  • Incidence of Nd:YAG Capsulotomy After Implantation of AcrySof Multifocal and Monofocal Intraocular Lenses: A Case Controlled Study
    Incidence of Nd:YAG Capsulotomy After Implantation of AcrySof Multifocal and Monofocal Intraocular Lenses: A Case Controlled StudyAugust 1st, 2010

Professional Memberships

Dr. Michael Taravella, Dr. Michael Taravella, MD, Dr. M Taravella