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Dr. Alma Murphy, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Alma Murphy, MD
4.9 (348 Ratings)
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Dr. Alma Murphy, MD
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Dr. Alma Murphy, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Tucson, AZ
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Alma Murphy, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tucson, AZ.

About

Dr. Murphy graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1979 and completed a residency at University C San Francisco. Dr. Alma Murphy, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tucson, AZ and has 46 years experience. Dr. Murphy currently practices at Alma Murphy MD: Eye Physician & Surgeon and are affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital and Tucson Medical Center. At present, Dr. Murphy received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 348 times. Dr. Murphy's office accepts new patients. Dr. Murphy also speaks French, Italian and Spanish. Dr. Murphy is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract
Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Serous Detachment Retina
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridotomy
Iris Biopsy
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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Feb 20, 2025
My experience with Dr. Murphy has always been positive. She is competent and professional and an experienced surgeon.
Susan S. — Feb 20, 2025
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Biography
  • Dr. Alma Murphy, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tucson, AZ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1979. She specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
Italian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Waterbury Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University C San Francisco
    1983
Residency Hospital
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Dr. Alma Murphy, MD is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital and Tucson Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alma Murphy, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Murphy has over 46 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital

    350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ

  • Tucson Medical Center

    5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ

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