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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

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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Outstanding experience all the way around
I had an upper blepharoplasty done by Dr. Goecks 4 weeks ago and couldn't be happier. The results are exactly as expected... my eyelids don't lay on my lashes anymore! :) The surgery was quick and painless. I would trust Dr. Goecks with any procedure and she and her staff are the kindest around!
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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Tara was the worst, just really short and rude for no reason. I left the office in tears because she was soo demeaning.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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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1st visit
Everyone up to this point were very helpful in getting me established as a new patient. My regular eye doctor recommended Dr. Goecks, so I was confident she would be the best in the valley. I found her very professional in our consultation. She told me what to expect and ask if we had a questions for her. Looking forward to getting this eye lid surgery done so that my field of vision will be much better.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Betty Seib – Sep 06, 2024
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Amazing Eyelid Repair
Dr. Goecks repaired one of my eyelids after Mohs surgery and it looks great! She was friendly to talk to and her admin staff was very thorough on providing me with everything I needed to know before and after the surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Karen H. – Aug 09, 2024
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Highly Recommend!
Dr. Goecks and her team were so professional, friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. They listened yo what I was looking for and delivered beautiful results.
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 others found this helpful
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Jun 26, 2024
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Excellent results'
Excellent care, excellent results, excellent staff. All very kind and listened to all my concerns answered all my questions. I would highly recommend !
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 others found this helpful
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Jody Dawn – Feb 13, 2024
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In good hands
You will be with Dr Tara Goecks, I had a cyst removed, the process went smoothly from the first visit through the follow ups
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 others found this helpful
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Cheri Hathaway – Jan 09, 2024
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Dr. Tara was great!
Dr. Tara was great, professional, efficient, and enjoyable to talk to!
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 other person found this helpful
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Rick Roberts – Dec 17, 2023
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
At the recommendation of my ENT doctor, I was referred to Dr. Tara Goecks because of her expertise in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery to repair damage from Orbital Compartment Syndrome during nasal surgery that left my lower eyelid ‘drooping’. I live on the Western Slope of Colorado and after an initial consultation with Dr. Goecks in Grand Junction, surgery was recommended to repair the area around my eye and close the right, lower eyelid. I agreed, and the surgery was performed in Grand Junction in September, 2023. The surgery was a great success and I can’t even tell that there was ever a problem. The area around my right eye is finally closed up and back to normal with no noticeable effects!!I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Goecks for anyone that has a need for this type of specialized plastic surgery! She provides a much needed service for the Western Slope of Colorado as well as out of her practice in Evergreen!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Randy J. – Nov 16, 2023
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Floppy Eyelids Fixed!
From the first visit, thru surgery and follow up, Dr Goecks was professional, knowledgeable, communicative, caring and most importantly, surgically skilled. I am very happy with the results from my eyelid surgery and would highly recommend her services. Her assistant was equally proficient in scheduling and coordinating with insurance providers.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis Schreier – Nov 09, 2023
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Mohs Surgery
Dr Tara Goecks made everything so easy from scheduling to surgery to follow up. She repaired my right lower eyelid from a Mohs surgery removal of skin cancer. The surgery and healing was flawless and healed without a trace of any surgery. I would rate her a solid 10 on professionalism and personality. I truly can't recommend Dr Goecks highly enough if you are looking for this kind of help. You simply can't do any better!! She comes to Grand Junction each month and performs surgeries in Grand Junction, so I didn't have to travel to Denver. A nice addition to her practice. Thanks Dr Goecks. Matt Ward
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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watery eyes
Dr Goecks repaired the drains in my eyes. She exudes confidence and knowledge, which I don't know about the rest of you, but that's something I really want to see in someone who is about to stick needles and knives in my eyes. I have been to several doctors in the last couple years for my watery eyes with no success from any of them, she had me fixed in an hour. She and her staff are also very pleasant to deal with.
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 other person found this helpful
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Mike Botts – Jun 15, 2023
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Great Dr. to have in your court!!!
Dr. Goecks is not only a talented surgeon, she's also incredibly easy to work with. She has taken the time to answer any questions I've had (and there have been several in my case), and make sure I understood the process of what was being done and why. I trust her implicitly and am especially pleased that she works closely with my cornea specialist.
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 others found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2023
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I would highly recommend Dr. Goecks!
I was very pleased with the outcome I had for dry eyes. Dr Goecks did such a great job, it is no wonder she is so well thought of by other doctors and patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Zane – Apr 11, 2023
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Eyelid lift
Dr Geocks, was very professional, she understood my needs. She preformed my surgery which went well, I was also pleased with my after care. I highly recommend this doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Julie Volman – Apr 11, 2023
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So very pleased, highly recommending Dr Goecks
I am extremely satisfied with the surgical process and outcome thanks to Dr. Goecks. After years of distorted vision and pressure on my eyes from my forehead dropping and lids drooping, Dr. Goecks had a solution. I felt heard and confident in her skills immediately. She is very approachable and caring. Just 2.5 weeks post surgery my vision is so much better and that scowling, angry look I had as my brows dropped so low is gone! Despite a bit of diminishing bruising and swelling I look natural. My eyes are pretty again. And the distorted vision that also impacted my balance is gone leaving me confident that I can hike again. Her staff were very helpful in getting everything arranged and answering questions. They had handouts prepared on what to do pre and post surgery that were very helpful answering most if not all of my questions. I referred to them often. I wholeheartedly will recommend her to anyone. Take a look at her impressive Curriculum vitae on her website.
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 others found this helpful
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Kh – Apr 06, 2023
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So happy with results and experience
Dr. Goecks performed a bilateral upper blepharoplasty for me about a month ago. She is very kind and calm, helped me consider my options, and answered all of my questions. She was very easy to reach whenever I needed to ask a question. My eyelids look great and I have gained a lot of self-confidence, and I can see better!
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 others found this helpful
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KRL – Sep 03, 2022
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I have had multiple visits with Dr. Goecks for wrinkle reducing treatments. I was initially a bit nervous about the injections but Dr. Goecks was informative, patient and compassionate about my apprehension. I feel great about the results, have continued the treatment, and look forward to a very positive experience anytime I get to see Dr. Geocks.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Brenda Turner – Aug 08, 2022
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I have had blepharospasm for 7 years. Of the handful of specialists I saw in the Southwest only Dr. Goecks was able to really help my eyes. Not only is she kind and compassionate but very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Tama Dumlao in Santa Fe, NM – Jun 19, 2019
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Dr Goecks was wonderful! Explained everything to me as we proceeded with my lid surgery. Music in the room and all the team was very joyful and helpful. One of the easiest and best surgeries I have ever had. Her team is excellent at Lovelace Downtown and at Eye Associates. The system is great and makes the patient at ease at all times.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Ginny Longbotham in Albuquerque, NM – Aug 16, 2018
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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®
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

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