Overview
Michael Taggart is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Morganton, North Carolina.
Dr. Taggart is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Presbyopia, and Astigmatism.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Taggart is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
40 E Medical Ct, Marion, NC 28752
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael G. Taggart
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael G. Taggart?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael G. Taggart by calling their office at 828-433-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael G. Taggart a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael G. Taggart is classified as an Advanced expert for Cataract, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael G. Taggart specialize in?
While Dr. Michael G. Taggart is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Presbyopia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Michael G. Taggart participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael G. Taggart has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Michael G. Taggart's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael G. Taggart accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael G. Taggart accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AmeriHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-433-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- AstigmatismDr. Taggart isAdvanced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- CataractDr. Taggart isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Taggart isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- PresbyopiaDr. Taggart isAdvanced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EntropionDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- EsotropiaDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Gonococcal ConjunctivitisDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Gonococcal Conjunctivitis.
- HyphemaDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- MeibomianitisDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- NearsightednessDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- PterygiumDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- StrabismusDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- UveitisDr. Taggart isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.