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Dr. Frank Mares, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 73
Dr. Frank Mares, MD
4.5 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Frank Mares, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Albuquerque, NM.
Dr. Frank Mares, MD
4.5 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Frank Mares, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 73
Albuquerque, NM
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47 years of experience
Dr. Frank Mares, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Albuquerque, NM.

About

Dr. Mares graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at Good Samaritan|Oregon Health & Science University Hospital.Dr. Frank Mares, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Albuquerque, NM and has 47 years experience. Dr. Mares currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center. Dr. Mares has experience treating conditions like Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens and Dislocation of Lens among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mares received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Mares' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Mares also speaks Spanish. Dr. Mares is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Dislocation of Lens
Glaucoma
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Dislocation of Lens
Glaucoma
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eyelid Disorders
Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Equatorial Staphyloma
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Sympathetic Uveitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridoplasty
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Presbyterian Health Plan, Inc.
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • March Vision Care
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Associates of New Mexico
    5757 Harper Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 11:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    8801 Horizon Blvd NE Ste 360, Albuquerque, NM 87113
  3. 3 Eye Associates of New Mexico
    2947 Rodeo Park Dr E, Santa Fe, NM 87505
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

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4.5
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Patient Reviews
Nov 19, 2023
Dr. Mares is very caring and knowledgeable. He’s personable and treats the whole patient. He is a top-notch ophthalmologist and we have been very pleased with his services. My dad always looked forward to his visits with Dr. Mares. He always made dad feel special and we are grateful for that!
SHindi — Nov 19, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Good Samaritan
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Good Samaritan|Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
    1979
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Oregon Health & Science University Hospital|University Oreg Health Sci University
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Mares, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mares' profile.

Dr. Mares frequently treats the following conditions: Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens and Dislocation of Lens. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frank Mares, MD is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Frank Mares, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM