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Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD
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Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in El Paso, TX.
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Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in El Paso, TX. They currently practice at Southwest Eye Institute - Mesa and are affiliated with South Texas Surgical Hospital. At present, Dr. Tafoya received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Tafoya is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Mesa
    4171 N Mesa St Ste D100, El Paso, TX 79902
  2. 2 Common Drive
    1400 Common Dr # B, El Paso, TX 79936

Experience and Background Check

Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accidental Eye Injuries
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Dystrophy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Vision Screening

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Dec 21, 2021
Dr. Tafoya is a down-to-earth doctor who spends time with you to explain your eyes’ medical conditions and treatments.
Rosie — Dec 21, 2021
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  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

About Me

Care Philosophy
  • My care philosophy is to treat each patient as I would my family members.  I think that communication is the most important part of visiting with patients.  I pride myself on explaining to each patient in terms that are easily understood about their eyes, vision problems, and treatment options.  Too often, patients will feel frustrated when visiting a physician because in the end they do not know what the impact of their eye problems are and why they are starting a treatment.  My goal is that my patients and I reach a decision together as a team because they are well informed.  Because my patients know the reason for treatments, they are more likely to carry out these treatments at home and in the end have better outcomes.  I think that this trust and understanding between patients and physicians is what sets the Cataract and Glaucoma Center apart from other practices in El Paso.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in El Paso, TX. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University New Mexico Hospital
    2012
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Arizona
    2015
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tafoya's profile.

Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD is affiliated with South Texas Surgical Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Tafoya, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • South Texas Surgical Hospital

    6130 Parkway Dr, Corpus Christi, TX

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