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Katia Chavez, MD
Optum Provider
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Languages
English, Spanish
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She seems very knowledgeable and seemed like she really wanted to help me
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She appears to be very busy. Short on 'people skills.' That said, I'm happy with her medical expertise.
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One of the best in specialty
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Very thorough with her examination listen to me and answer my questions very pleased with her
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Dr. Chavez takes her time explaining everything to me and making sure I understand. Dr. Chavez was great with my Dad when he was alive and her patient.
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Could not be happier with the care and compassion provided.
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Dr, Chavez was wonderful, thorough, professional, and friendly and answered my many questions well. Her assistants, Fred and Denise, were also GREAT!
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Knowledgeable, thorough and efficient
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She is so professional and caring
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She is very pleasant and thorough, communicative
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Dr. Chavez shows concern and regard to my health. She clearly explains her diagnosis and my treatment of symptoms. She easy to understand and talk with. Very pleased that she is my Eye Doctor.
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She is very thorough and gives good explanations
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Very Friendly and Knowledgeable
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She is very competent and compassionate.
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Very knowledgeable and caring doctor
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She is thorough, professional and caring.
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Dr. Chavez is thorough and she has trained her staff to have patient materials, test results, and equipment needed for MD to continue testing and evaluation is laid out for easy access and use. Productive teamwork, thoroughness, and professionalism is displayed.
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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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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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