Dr. Frank James Mares M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Frank James Mares M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(6)
5757 Harper Drive Northeast Albuquerque New Mexico, 87109
Rating

5/5

About

Frank James Mares, MD, maintains a position within Eye Associates of New Mexico located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mares, at the center, offers a wide variety of services including laser surgery; retina and glaucoma care, and eye lid treatments; to name a few. With over 30 years of experience in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Mares has attained Board certification for his quality of work and high standard of practice. Dr. Mares is an attending physician to various local hospitals and conducts local medical lectures in his spare time as well.

Education and Training

University of New Mexico

Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1977

University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1977

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 46 years of experience
Dr. Frank James Mares M.D.
Dr. Frank James Mares M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • What is the reason for constant watering of the eyes?

    Tearing can have many causes, from reflex tearing due to an irritant such as a lash, to dryness of the eye. If the tearing is constant, it could also be a blocked tear drainage issue. Typically, excess tears will drain into two small openings near the nose on the lids. If the drainage path is blocked, then tears will run down the face instead. Thank you, Frank J. Mares, M.D. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Glaucoma

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma

Internships

  • University of Oregon; Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Oregon Health Sciences University (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus); Oregon Health Sciences University (Glaucoma)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work and a Love of his Job

Hobbies / Sports

  • Photography

Favorite professional publications

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Journal

Dr. Frank James Mares M.D.'s Practice location

5757 Harper Drive Northeast -
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
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New patients: 505-888-5757, 505-246-2622
Fax: 505-889-3589, 505-272-6692

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Patient Experience with Dr. Mares


5.0

Based on 6 reviews

Dr. Frank James Mares M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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