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Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD
Overview of Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD
Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD is a Pulmonologist in Las Vegas, NV. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from University of Lisbon and is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital And Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center. Dr. Tavares, completed a residency at Flushing Hospital & Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Tavares an average 4.6 star rating.
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United Critical Care6040 S Fort Apache Rd Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89148 DirectionsBook an AppointmentPhysicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.(530) 638-7399Monday09:00 - 17:00Tuesday09:00 - 17:00Wednesday09:00 - 17:00Thursday09:00 - 17:00Friday09:00 - 17:00
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
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About Dr. Joaquim Tavares, MD
- Pulmonary Disease
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- 34 years of experience
- English, Portuguese and Spanish
- Male
- 1437147295
Education & Certifications
- New York Hospital Queens|University of Nevada School of Medicine|State University of New York in Stony Brook|Memorial-Sloan Kettering Hospital
- Flushing Hospital & Medical Center
- University of Lisbon
- Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Hospital Affiliations
- Southern Hills Hospital And Medical Center
- Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tavares accepts Aetna, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Tavares has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Tavares works at
Dr. Tavares has seen patients for Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tavares on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. Tavares speaks Portuguese and Spanish.
9 patients have reviewed Dr. Tavares. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tavares.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Tavares, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Tavares appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.