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Katia Chavez, MD
Optum Provider
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Languages
English
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She is doing great 👍
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Dr. Chavez is the best doctor I have ever had.
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She explained my eye condition, told me the degree of issues, & gave me suggestions on treating the symptoms!!
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Efficient, professional, excellent analysis of my conditions, excellent instructions on very much needed medical care.
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Dr. Chavez is very thorough and caring.
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Wow! Where do I start? Dr Chavez shows legitimate concern for my wellbeing and always ensures all of my questions and concerns are answered and solved before I leave her exam room. She's one of the best physicians that have taking care of my health. She's outstanding
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Very professional. Described the condition of my eyes clearly and frank about future prognosis.
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Courteous, smart, articulate!
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She has always been very thorough and explains exam results clearly.
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Rarely made eye contact, and felt l was being rushed. She wrote something down on some paper work describing my problem, that I can't figure out. Although Daisy her assistant was so warm and friendly.
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She did a thorough exam, but her personality is wooden and stiff. I appreciated her scientific demeanor, but I was disappointed by her communication skills.
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she has tried so very hard to address the problems with my eyes. she's great.
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She is extremely thorough and knows how to explain your illness.
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She's clear, direct, and qualified.
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She’s the best opthomologist I have ever had! Very knowledgeable, caring and compassionate
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She communicates well and gives a sense that she cares about my health.
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She covered everything and seemed to care
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Very professional and caring doctor.
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Very efficient and knowledgeable. I felt a little rushed this time
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Skill, professionalsim and quality of care.
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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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