Dr. Parisa Taravati

Dr. Parisa Taravati is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and clinician educator at the University of Washington Medical Center. She believes in educating patients on their eye conditions and making them active participants in their care, which is central to her practice philosophy.

She manages a wide array of eye diseases, including dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, cataracts, glaucoma, and color blindness. Dr. Taravati is skilled in cataract surgery and addresses various ocular issues through comprehensive evaluation and treatment. Her research focuses on color blindness, cataracts, and resident education, contributing to advancements in the field.

Dr. Taravati completed her undergraduate degree in chemistry and medical school at the University of Iowa, followed by an internal medicine internship and ophthalmology residency. Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she has been a faculty member at the University of Washington since 2009. She serves as the residency program director, vice chair of education, and chief of service, dedicated to both patient care and teaching the next generation of eye care professionals.