Michael Taravella, MD

Professor, Ophthalmology


FacultyPhoto
Medical School
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1981)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, Colorado School of Mines (CO) (1977)
Internship
  • Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program (1982)
Residency
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program, Ophthalmology (1985)
Fellowships
  • University of Connecticut Program, Cornea and Refractive Surgery (1986)
Languages
English
Department
Ophthalmology

Professional Titles

  • Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship

Recognitions

  • Americas Best Doctors Database, Consumers' Research Council (2011)
    2010, 2011
  • Full-time Faculty Teacher of the Year, CU Ophthalmology Department (2010)
    2009, 2010
  • Top Docs Listing, 5280 Magazine (2009)
    2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009
  • America’s Top Ophthalmologists, Castle Connolly (2006)
    2006, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Who’s Who Among American Teachers & Educators , Who’s Who (2006)
  • Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2005)
  • Distinguished Alumni Medal, Colorado School of Mines (2003)

Publications

  • Geiger MD, Lynch AM, Palestine AG, Grove NC, Christopher KL, Davidson RS, Taravella MJ, Mandava N, Patnaik JL. Are there sex-based disparities in cataract surgery?. Int J Ophthalmol. 2024;17(1):137-143. PubMed PMID: 38239954
  • Patnaik JL, Grove N, Elson G, Lynch AM, Taravella MJ. Prevalence of cortical cataracts by sex, race, and ethnicity in a Colorado cohort. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2024 Mar 1;50(3):301-303. PubMed PMID: 38381617
  • Gnanaraj R, Taravella MJ, Lynch AM, Patnaik JL. First-eye intraocular pressure spike as a predictor of second-eye spike in cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2024 Aug 1;50(8):883-885. PubMed PMID: 38736170
  • Gnanaraj, R. McCoy, C, Taravella MJ. Morning Rounds, A Cautionary Tale for Cataract Surgeons EyeNet, June 2024, 28:6.
  • Christopher KL, Terrin S, Lohmeier J, Hartman M, Davidson RS, Taravella MJ. Comparison of the Modified Jones Tube Technique and the DMEK EndoGlide Technique With and Without Viscoelastic Material for DMEK Tissue Preparation. Cornea. 2023 Feb 1;42(2):247-251. PubMed PMID: 36582037

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Fellow
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), Member
  • Pan American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO), Member
  • American Medical Association (AMA), Member
  • Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEPS), Member
  • Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA), Member
  • Paton Society, Member
  • Pediatric Keratoplasty Society, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020

UCHealth Eye Center - Boulder
5495 Arapahoe Ave
Suite 101
Boulder, CO 80303
303-545-2020

UCHealth Longs Peak Surgery Center
1750 E. Ken Pratt Boulevard
Longmont, CO 80504
720-718-1400

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology, Board Certification (1987)
  • Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Specialized Training (1986)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Eyes and Vision - Cataract
  • Eyes and Vision - Corneal Disease
  • Eyes and Vision - Corneal Transplantation
  • Eyes and Vision - LASIK Surgery
  • Eyes and Vision - Dry Eyes
  • Eyes and Vision
  • Surgery - Transplant Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Surgery - Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
  • Eyes and Vision - Eye Disease
  • Eyes and Vision - Ophthalmic Oncology
Clinical Interests
Laser vision correction (LASIK/PRK), cataract surgery and cornea transplantation.