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Katia Chavez, MD
Optum Provider
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Languages
English, Spanish
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Very thorough analysis of my problem presented to her.. since English was not her primary language I had problems understanding her on some comments and had to get her to repeat her statement.
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To aggseve
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She takes good care of my eyes
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Very good doctor. Explains things well.
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Very easy to talk to and get questions answered. Very knowledgeable and kind.
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Very knowledgeable, courteous. Don’t lose her.
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Answered all my question.
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She has done an excellent job and caring for me
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she is knowledgable, but is sometimes hard to understand.
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Great doctor
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Very thorough. She can be abrupt but over all is very methodical
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very thorough. takes time to answer questions. anticipates questions well. takes a safe and long term approach to medical conditions.
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She is very thorough. She talks to me and explains problems with my eyes and possible solutions. I felt very at ease and in good hands.
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Very knowledgeable and explained everything. Made sure my questions were answered.
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Dr. Chavez is a flawless doctor who has great compassion for her patients.
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Dr. Chavez is very thorough and really cares that the patient is well informed.
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excellent Dr.
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Took time to explain. Caring
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Took time with appointment. Clear discussion about my care. Answered any questions I had about my care.
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She is very thorough and thoughtful in keeping my eyes healthy.
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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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