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Michael G. Taggart, M.D.

Dr. Taggart

Comprehensive Eye Care and the Treatment of Eye Disease
Refractive Cataract Surgery

Dr. Taggart earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine.  Following medical school, Dr. Taggart completed an internship in internal medicine at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC; thereafter, he completed a residency in Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Dr. Taggart joined Morganton Eye Physicians, in August of 2019. He is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist through the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is also a member of the Refractive Surgery Alliance and the North Carolina Society for Eye Physicians. Dr. Taggart specializes in cataract and refractive surgery as well as providing comprehensive eye care for the treatment and management of eye disease such as macular degeneration, diabetes, glaucoma and eyelid abnormalities. He regularly performs a variety of eye surgeries specializing in premium lens implants to correct astigmatism and presbyopia. He performs laser procedures for glaucoma and as well as for visual improvement. Dr. Taggart is committed to the highest standards of surgical and clinical excellence in providing personalized, quality care to each of his patients.

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Our Locations

The Marion Eye Clinic

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location:

40 E. Medical Court
Marion, NC 28752
Phone: (828) 652-1000 • Fax: (828) 652-7170

After Hours Emergency Number:

(800) 222-3335
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Morganton Eye Physicians, PA & Surgery Center

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Weekend hours are subject to change. Please call to confirm hours of operation.

Location:

335 East Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: (828) 433-1000 • Fax: (828) 433-6274

After Hours Emergency Number:

(800) 222-3335
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The Forest City Eye Clinic

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location:

640 Oak Street
Forest City, NC 28043
Phone: (828) 245-5550 • Fax: (828) 245-0551

After Hours Emergency Number:

(800) 222-3335
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The Cleveland Eye Clinic & Eye Surgery Center

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location:

1622 East Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28150
Phone: (704) 482-2020 • Fax: (704) 482-7707

After Hours Emergency Number:

(800) 222-3335
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The Rutherford College Eye Clinic

OFFICE HOURS:

This location is temporarily closed.

Location:

831 Malcolm Boulevard
Rutherford College, NC 28671
Phone: (828) 874-1000 • Fax: (828) 874-4142

After Hours Emergency Number:

(800) 222-3335
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Surgery Center of Morganton Eye Physicians

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Location:

335 E. Parker Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: (828) 433-1000 • Fax: (828) 433-9581

After Hours Emergency Number:

(800) 222-3335
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Eye Surgery Center of Shelby

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Location:

1622 E Marion St
Shelby NC 28150
Phone: (704) 482-2020 • Fax: (704) 482-1420

After Hours Emergency Number:

(800) 222-3335
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