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Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD

Ocular Oncology*
4.6 (18)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD

Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. They specialize in Ocular Oncology, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Dr. McCannel, completed a residency at University Of Toronto (Univ. Health Network). Patients rated Dr. McCannel an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. McCannel works at Doris Stein Eye Research Center in Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Serous Detachment Retina, Eye Cancer and Malignant Neoplasm of Eye along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. McCannel's Office Locations

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    Office
    200 Stein Plz Fl 1, Los Angeles, CA 90095 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-5058

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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Serous Detachment Retina
Eye Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Melanoma
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Esotropia
Exotropia
Floaters
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Macular Hole
Mechanical Strabismus
Pinguecula
Posterior Capsule Clouding
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Uveal Melanoma
Cataract Removal Surgery
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Plaque Radiation Therapy
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
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    4.6
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    Based on 18 ratings
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    About Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD

    Specialties*
    • Ocular Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1790707842
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Toronto (Univ. Health Network)
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Of Toronto (Univ. Health Network)
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Tara McCannel, PHD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. McCannel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. McCannel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. McCannel works at Doris Stein Eye Research Center in Los Angeles, CA. View the full address on Dr. McCannel’s profile.

    Dr. McCannel has seen patients for Serous Detachment Retina, Eye Cancer and Malignant Neoplasm of Eye, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McCannel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. McCannel. 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. McCannel.

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