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Katia Chavez, MD
Optum Provider
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Languages
English,Spanish
Seeing patients at
Patient Reviews
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She isn’t clear and speaks too fast for dementia client to process what she is saying, really goes quickly despite an elderly client with dementia need her to slow down.
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Had just a first visit. Too early to make this call.
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Dr. Chavez is extremely through, caring and considerate. Really listened to me and answered all my questions.
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She was very thorough and explained in detail the condition of my eyes. She also gave me recommendations for over the counter medications to help me maintain my eyesight.
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Dr. Katia Chavez is a very compassionate person, she really cares about her patients. Dr. Chavez is very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional.
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Because she is very knowledgeable and very compassionate.
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She is absolutely outstanding. Not sure what I would do without her. She helps me so much and I am very pleased with her. She has great compassion.
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explains her treatment options clearly and understandingly.
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Dr. Chavez is an excellent doctor & very thorough & she has a great bed side manner & very easy to talk to.
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Explained her diagnosis and needed treatment
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Excellent physician, very knowledgeable, compassionate.
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Katja is very professional.
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Very satisfied with the care given to me
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Compassionate and competent
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She is very caring
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Dr Chavez & crew did a great job while visiting that doctor's office. Most of previous questions were answered while thinking of the Los Lunas office. Dr Chavez and staff did a wonderful job.
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Professional and efficient; she explains things well; she takes time with me until I’m satisfied.
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The first time I met her it was difficult to understand her because she was wearing a mask and has an accent. This is a problem because of my hearing loss. When she understood the problem, she removed the mask and spoke louder so I could understand her.
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Excellent examination
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About Katia Chavez, MD
Dr. Katia Chavez is a boardcertified ophthalmologist with over a decade of experience, specializing in corneal and external eye diseases as well as glaucoma. She earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and provides care in English, Spanish, and French. Based in Albuquerque, she is dedicated to delivering personalized, highquality eye care to a diverse patient population.
Philosophy of care
Her care philosophy emphasizes accessibility, compassion, and clinical excellenceespecially in the treatment of chronic conditions such as glaucoma, diabetesrelated eye disease, and corneal disorders. Dr. Chavez partners closely with her patients to help preserve vision and improve quality of life through informed, collaborative care.
Gender
Female
Board certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Licenses
NM, MD2021-0254
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
Optum New Mexico
NPI
1740642891
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