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Dr. John Pitcher, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 42
Dr. John Pitcher, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. John Pitcher, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Albuquerque, NM.
Dr. John Pitcher, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. John Pitcher, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 42
Albuquerque, NM
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Pitcher, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Albuquerque, NM.

About

Dr. John Pitcher, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Albuquerque, NM and has 16 years experience. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Jules Stein Eye Insitute, UCLA.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center. Dr. Pitcher has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pitcher received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pitcher is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Presbyterian Health Plan, Inc.
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4411 The 25 Way NE Ste 325, 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
  2. 2 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
  3. 3 Wayne A Delamater MD PA
    1606 SE MAIN ST, Roswell, NM 88203
    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
  4. 4 University of New Mexico Hospitals
    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pitcher
4.3
Based on 6 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 29, 2023
He carefully explains the retina problem and has given me shots to correct the problem. If I don't need the shots he always suggests waiting. He is not pushy.
JOY — Jan 29, 2023
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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • The Methodist Hospital
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Jules Stein Eye Insitute, UCLA
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Willis Eye Hospital
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Pitcher, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pitcher's profile.

Dr. Pitcher frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Pitcher, MD is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Pitcher, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lovelace Medical Center

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