Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Ophthalmologists in New Mexico, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every ophthalmology physician with active credentialing in New Mexico. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Claudia Hooten, MD

    OphthalmologyMaryland, MD15+ years in practice
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  2. #2

    Charles Chiang, MD

    DermatologyCalifornia, CA21+ years in practice
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  3. #3

    Lan Chang, MD

    Addiction MedicineMaryland, MD19+ years in practice
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  4. #4

    Rebekah Allen, MD

    Addiction MedicineNew Mexico, NM19+ years in practice
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  5. #5

    John Brinkley, MD

    PsychiatryWashington, WA17+ years in practice
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  6. #6

    Kristin Reidy, DO

    OphthalmologyNew Mexico, NM21+ years in practice
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  7. #7

    Michael Dimonaco, DO

    OphthalmologyNew Mexico, NM21+ years in practice
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  8. #8

    Frank Mares, MD

    OphthalmologyNew Mexico, NM21+ years in practice
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  9. #9

    Robert Melendez, MD

    OphthalmologyNew Mexico, NM21+ years in practice
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  10. #10

    Tina Watterberg, MD

    OphthalmologyNew Mexico, NM21+ years in practice
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