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MD
Rebekah C. Allen, MD
Undergraduate School
New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM
Medical School
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Internship
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Residency
Casey Eye Institute Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR
Other
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology Special Awards: Faculty Award for Excellence, University of New Mexico Founders Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies, New Mexico Tech.
IV, DO
Halward Blegen, IV, DO
Medical School
University of New England
Degree
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship
San Antonio Uniformed Services health Education Consortium
Residency
San Antonio Uniformed Services health Education Consortium
Other
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
MD
Patrick W. Commiskey, MD
Medical School
University of Michigan Medical School
Residency
Ophthalmology, UPMC Eye Center
Fellowship
Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
Specialties
LASIK, EVO ICL, corneal diseases, and anterior segment reconstruction
Other
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Board Certified in Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Cornea Society, New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery Alliance, Gold Humanism Honor Society, Jay G. Linn Award, Johns Hopkins Fellow Appreciation Award
Dr. Patrick Commiskey brings a passion for cutting-edge technology and innovation to the Eye Associates team. Recognized as a “One to Watch” in the field of ophthalmology, he focuses on restoring vision through highly customized surgical plans. He is dedicated to helping patients achieve visual freedom through modern refractive techniques, ensuring each procedure is as comfortable as it is effective. He lives in Albuquerque with his wife and family.
MD
Iuri S. Golubev, MD
Medical School
Nicolae Testemitanu State, University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Chisinau, Moldova
Internship
General Surgery. Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Fl
Residency
Ophthalmology residency. Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN.
Fellowship
Vitreoretinal Surgery. Louisiana State University. New Orleans, LA
Other
American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialist.
MD
Gavin Gorrell, MD
Medical School
University of New Mexico
Internship
Intermountain Medical Center, Murray Utah
Residency
Tufts New England Eye Center, Boston Massachusetts
Other
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society
MD
Mark P. Lesher, MD
Undergraduate School
University of New Mexico
Medical School
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Internship
Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Residency
Ophthalmology, Case Western Reserve University
Specialties
LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery, and corneal diseases
Other
Fellowship – Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Hunkeler Eye Clinic (trained under industry leader Dan Durrie)
A lifelong New Mexican, Dr. Mark Lesher has been a cornerstone of the Albuquerque eye care community for over 35 years. Patients often describe him as a professional who “puts them at ease,” a quality that has made him a trusted choice for families—often treating multiple generations with the same care and precision. Whether he is performing advanced cataract surgery or life-changing LASIK, Dr. Lesher’s goal is to help his neighbors maintain clear, healthy vision through every stage of life.
MD
Renny H. Levy, MD
Undergraduate School
University of California, San Diego; B.A. Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Medical School
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Residency
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL, Ophthalmology
Other
Fellowship – Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Illinois Cornea Center & Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MD
Barbara C. Marsh, MD
Undergraduate School
Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
Medical School
Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
Internship
Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Residency
Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Other
Fellowship — Glaucoma, Indiana University; Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MD
Jamie Odden, MD
Medical School
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Internship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Degree
Doctor of Medicine, Masters of Public Health
Fellowship
VitreoRetinal surgery, 2 years Associated Retina Consultants Phoenix, Arizona
Other
American Board of Ophthalmology.
MD, CMO
Gregory S.H. Ogawa, MD, CMO
Undergraduate School
Carleton College, Northfield, MN
Medical School
University of Rochester School of Medicine
Internship
St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin
Other
Fellowship – Corneal and External Disease, Johns Hopkins University; Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MD
John D. Pitcher, MD
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine, Highest Honors Alpha Omega Alpha, Houston, TX
Internship
The Methodist Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston, TX
Residency
Jules Stein Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Other
Fellowship Trained at Wills Eye Hospital, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Philadelphia, PA Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
MD
Kamalesh J. Ramaiya, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Summa Cum Laude with Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi 1997-2001
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, Alpha Omega Alpha 2001-2005
Internship
Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego CA 2005-2006
Residency
Washington University of St. Louis, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2006-2009
Other
Fellowship: Barnes Retina Institute and Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 2009-2011 Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Member of American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology (NMAO)
MD
Ashok K. Reddy, MD
Undergraduate School
Rice University, Houston, Texas
Medical School
Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas
Internship
Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona
Residency
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
Other
Retina Fellowship, Cornell University, New York, NY; Board Certified in Ophthalmology
DO
Kristin E. Reidy, DO
Undergraduate School
Smith College
Medical School
University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship
Tulsa Regional Medical Center
Residency
Tulsa Regional Medical Center
Other
Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MD
Molly E. Ritsema, MD
Undergraduate School
Rice University, Houston, TX
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Brown University, Providence, RI
Other
Board Certified in Ophthalmology Clerkships: Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, The Netherlands
MD
Sean S. Rivera, MD
Medical School
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Residency
Ophthalmology – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis, MN
Fellowship
Glaucoma- University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Other
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Medical Association
MD
P. James Sanchez, MD
Undergraduate School
Davidson College, NC
Medical School
Washington University St. Louis of Medicine
Internship
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Residency
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA
Specialty
LASIK, corneal transplants, and complex cataract surgery
Other
Fellowship: Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, Devers Eye Institute
Dr. James Sanchez is known for his exceptional “bedside manner” and his ability to make every patient feel like they are his top priority. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is deeply committed to serving New Mexico’s diverse community with clarity and compassion. Patients frequently praise him for being “humble and funny” while maintaining the highest level of surgical skill—some even travel from across the state just to stay under his care. He lives in Santa Fe with his wife and family.
MD
Rizwan A. Shaikh, MD
Medical School
American University of Antigua, College of Medicine, St. John’s, Antigua
Internship
Medical College of Georgia Department of Internal Medicine Augusta, Georgia
Residency
Cullen Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas
Other
Fellowship in Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans Louisiana, Diplomate of the American board of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)
PA-C
Anna J. Smith, PA-C
Undergraduate School
University of Minnesota BS Neuroscience
Physician Assistant School
University of St. Francis, Physician Assistant Program, MS Physician Assistant Studies
MD MPH
Ian A. Thompson, MD MPH
Undergraduate School
Harvard University, MA
Medical School
Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, OH
Residency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, TN
Other
Fellowships – Uveitis & Ocular Immunology, National Eye Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD and Vitreoretinal Surgery, Wolfe Eye Clinic, West Des Moines, IA, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), American Uveitis Society (AUS)
MD
Craig R. Vroman, MD
Undergraduate School
Claremont McKenna College
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine
Internship
Internal Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
Residency
Ophthalmology, Temple University School of Medicine
Other
Fellowship, Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wills Eye Institute; Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MD
Arthur J. Weinstein, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Pittsburgh
Medical School
West Virginia University
Internship
University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, Ophthalmology, University of Utah
Other
Board Certified in Ophthalmology Fellowship – Corneal and External Disease, the University of California at San Francisco
MD
Renato J. Yupari, MD
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Residency
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Other
American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Languages
English, Spanish