The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Albuquerque, NM

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Geographic Atrophy near Albuquerque, NM. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Darrell E. Baskin
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Darrell E. Baskin
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UNM Outpatient Imaging Service

    1213 University Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.5 miles away)
    505-925-7680
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Darrell Baskin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Baskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Baskin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Arup Das
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Arup Das
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (1.8 miles away)
    505-272-6120
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Arup Das is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Bryan N. Angle
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Bryan N. Angle
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    New Mexico Veterans Administration Healthcare System

    1501 San Pedro Dr SE Rm 1D-113D # 119, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (4.2 miles away)
    505-265-1711
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Bryan Angle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Angle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Angle is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. John D. Pitcher
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. John D. Pitcher
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd

    5757 Harper Dr NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.0 miles away)
    505-888-5757
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
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    John Pitcher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Pitcher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Pitcher is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pitcher is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd

    5757 Harper Dr NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.0 miles away)
    505-888-5757
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Kamalesh Ramaiya is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Ramaiya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Ramaiya is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ramaiya is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants Of New Mexico LLC

    6401 Holly Ave Ne, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.4 miles away)
    505-847-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language, Russian, Spanish
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    Christopher Roybal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Roybal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Roybal is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Roybal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Barbara C. Marsh
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Barbara C. Marsh
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd

    5757 Harper Dr NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.0 miles away)
    505-888-5757
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Barbara Marsh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Marsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Neuroretinitis, and Uveitis. Dr. Marsh is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Marsh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Arlene Bagga
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Arlene Bagga
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd

    5757 Harper Dr NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.0 miles away)
    505-888-5757
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Arlene Bagga is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Bagga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Bagga is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bagga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Charles Chiang
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Charles Chiang
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of New Mexico LTD.

    5757 Harper Dr NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.0 miles away)
    505-888-5757
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Chiang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Chiang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Molly E. Ritsema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Molly E. Ritsema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd

    5757 Harper Dr NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.0 miles away)
    505-888-5757
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Molly Ritsema is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Ritsema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Ritsema is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ritsema is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Referral may be required

    Lovelace Health Systems Inc

    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.9 miles away)
    505-262-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandra Sofinski is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Sofinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Sofinski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Katia E. Chavez
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Katia E. Chavez
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Optum Journal Center

    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.9 miles away)
    505-262-3937
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Katia Chavez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Chavez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Chavez is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chavez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Paul A. Sanchez
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Paul A. Sanchez
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Southwest Eyecare Specialists PC

    7110 Wyoming Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.3 miles away)
    505-346-0500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Sanchez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Sanchez is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Grace S. Mellgren
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Grace S. Mellgren
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Cataract Laser Institute

    8220 San Pedro Dr NE Ste 220, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.6 miles away)
    505-797-4466
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Grace Mellgren is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mellgren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Mellgren is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mellgren is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Geographic Atrophy doctor near Albuquerque, NM?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Geographic Atrophy doctor near Albuquerque, NM?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Geographic Atrophy doctor near Albuquerque, NM?

    You can find a Geographic Atrophy doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Geographic Atrophy doctors near Albuquerque, NM?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Geographic Atrophy doctors near Albuquerque, NM?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Geographic Atrophy doctor near Albuquerque, NM?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Geographic Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Geographic Atrophy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Geographic Atrophy doctor near Albuquerque, NM?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Geographic Atrophy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Geographic Atrophy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Geographic Atrophy doctors near Albuquerque, NM?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Geographic Atrophy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Geographic Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Geographic Atrophy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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