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Dr. Tamela Martin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Tamela Martin, MD
3.2 (28 Ratings)
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Dr. Tamela Martin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Palm Desert, CA.
Dr. Tamela Martin, MD
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Dr. Tamela Martin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Palm Desert, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Tamela Martin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Palm Desert, CA.

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Dr. Tamela Martin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Palm Desert, CA and has 32 years experience. They graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Stanford University Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Helen Keller Hospital. At present, Dr. Martin received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Martin also speaks Spanish. Dr. Martin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Diseases
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Keratitis
Corneal Diseases
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Brow Ptosis
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
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Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Solar Retinopathy
Stye
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Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Botox® Injection
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

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Locations

  1. 1 Atlantis Eyecare
    44651 Village Ct Ste 102, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  2. 2 Office
    72 W Highway Unit C, Madison, AL 35758
  3. 3 Office
    8103 Highway 72 W Ste C, Madison, AL 35758

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Martin
3.2
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (10)

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Jun 16, 2022
Very personable Dr and staff.
JRG — Jun 16, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Oculoplastic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mercy Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University Hospital
    1997
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tamela Martin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Martin's profile.

Dr. Tamela Martin, MD is affiliated with Helen Keller Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Tamela Martin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Helen Keller Hospital

    1300 S Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL