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Dr. Tara Goecks, MD

Dr. Tara Goecks, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Tara Goecks, MD is an ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgeon in Grand Junction, CO and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine in 2011. She is affiliated with Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1190 Bookcliff Ave Unit 102 Grand Junction, CO 81501
Telehealth available
(970) 242-3323

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Goecks specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Goecks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goecks

4.6

22 ratings, 22 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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tpressey – Jan 27, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Anonymous – Jan 13, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Betty Seib – Sep 06, 2024
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What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Karen H. – Aug 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jody Dawn – Feb 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Cheri Hathaway – Jan 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Rick Roberts – Dec 17, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Randy J. – Nov 16, 2023
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What could be improved
No results
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Dennis Schreier – Nov 09, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Matt L Ward – Nov 09, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mike Botts – Jun 15, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Zane – Apr 11, 2023
Thank you, Zane, for sharing your results and for...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julie Volman – Apr 11, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review, Julie! It...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kh – Apr 06, 2023
Thank you so much for this wonderful, heartfelt...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
KRL – Sep 03, 2022
I am so pleased to hear you are doing so well,...Read More
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Brenda Turner – Aug 08, 2022
Thank you, Brenda, for sharing your thoughts and...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tama Dumlao in Santa Fe, NM – Jun 19, 2019
Thank you so much for your review, Ms Dumlao! I...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ginny Longbotham in Albuquerque, NM – Aug 16, 2018
Thank you so much for your review, Ms Longbotham!...Read More
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Goecks believes in providing optimal care to all patients. With specialized training in Oculofacial plastic reconstructive surgery, she understands what is required in treating each patient as an individual and addressing functional as well...read more

biography

Dr. Tara Goecks graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with honors, after which she served as a community health volunteer with the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso, West Africa. This inspired her, in large part, to pursue a career in medicine....read more

  • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Ut Memphis Hsc

    Fellowship Hospital, 2017

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Residency Hospital, 2015

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Internship Hospital, 2012

  • University Of Vermont Larner College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2011

  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office1190 Bookcliff Ave Unit 102 Grand Junction, CO 81501
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Practice

Evergreen Oculofacial Plastic Surgery LLC929 SW Simpson Ave Ste 250 Bend, OR 97702
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Midtown Surgical Center1919 E 18th Ave Denver, CO 80206
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital

    2635 N 7th St
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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