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Michelle Tarver, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Michelle Tarver

Dr. Michelle Tarver is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in ocular inflammation. Before joining Solomon Eye Physicians & Surgeons, she was an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Division of Ocular Immunology. In 2009, she joined the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health where she works on ensuring that ophthalmic devices are safe and effective before entering the U.S. marketplace. She is actively involved in research on ophthalmic devices and incorporating the patient's voice in the evaluation of medical devices.

Education

Dr. Tarver attended Spelman College in Atlanta, GA where she received a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. She completed the M.D./Ph.D. program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2003. She then completed her residency in ophthalmology with fellowship training in ocular inflammation at the Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins). 

Affiliations and Awards

Dr. Tarver is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and has received the Secretariat's Award from the AAO for her contributions to ophthalmology.

Reviews

"The office staff are professional and courteous. And Dr Tarver is phenomenal at what she does and I am fortunate to have her as my eye care specialist!!"

S.C.

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"Dr. Michelle Tarver is caring, attentive and one of the best eye specialist. She not only cares about my eyes, but me as a whole person. I'm so fortunate to have her as my physician."

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"The staff was INCREDIBLY nice and accommodating! The provider I saw was very kind and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to meet Dr. Tarver!!!!"

V.H.

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"I always get excellent care from Dr. Tarver and the staff is always polite and professional."

K.W.

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"Dr. Tarver is a amazing doctor. She explains everything about your eyes and takes very good care of you!"

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