Parisa Taravati
Associate Professor; Residency Program Director; Robert E. Kalina, MD, Endowed Professor for Ophthalmology EducationOverview
Undergraduate Education: BS, Chemistry, University of Iowa, 2001
Medical School: MD, University of Iowa, 2005
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 2006 Residency: Ophthalmology, University of Iowa, 2009
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2010
Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Women in Ophthalmology, Iowa Eye Association
Sub Specialty Societies: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Biography
Dr. Taravati was born in Arlington, Texas, and raised in Ames, Iowa. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa. She also completed her medical degree at the University of Iowa. She continued at the University of Iowa, completing her internal medicine internship and her residency in ophthalmology.
Dr. Taravati was born in Arlington, Texas, and raised in Ames, Iowa. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa. She also completed her medical degree at the University of Iowa. She continued at the University of Iowa, completing her internal medicine internship and her residency in ophthalmology.
Dr. Taravati has been on the faculty at the University of Washington since 2009. She is the residency program director. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and two children. Her pastimes include playing piano, cooking, and reading.
Quote
“I believe in educating my patients on their eye conditions and making them active participants in their medical care.”
Primary Office
Location: UW Medical Center 1959 NE Pacific St., 3rd Floor Seattle, WA 98195 Clinic Phone: 206-744-2020 Clinic Fax: 206-744-8520
Mailing Address: UW Medical Center Box 356485 1959 NE Pacific St. Seattle, WA 98195
Awards and honors
2006 Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 2005 Research Distinction, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa 2000 Rhodes Dunlap Scholarship, Honors Program, University of Iowa 1997-2001 National Merit Scholarship, University of Iowa
Clinical interests
Dr. Taravati is a clinician educator and comprehensive ophthalmologist. She manages a wide range of eye conditions, including dry eye, blepharitis, cataracts, glaucoma, and color blindness.
Research focus
Dr. Taravati’s research interests include color blindness, resident education, and cataracts.
Publications
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