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Dr. Robert Flavio Melendez

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Overview

Specialties

100% Ophthalmology - 8 years experience
Board Certified

Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Laser Eye Surgery
Latisse
Lensectomy

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Lovelace
Medicare
Presbyterian

Payment Types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Eye Associates of NM

5757 Harper NE

Albuquerque, NM 87113

Office: 505-888-5757
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Eye Associates of NM

1740 Grande Blvd

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Office: 505-892-3434
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Eye Associates of New Mexico

Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges

Lovelace Medical Center (Albuquerque, NM)
Presbyterian Hospital

Gender

Male

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

About Me

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Dr. Melendez is happily married wih three children. He resides in Rio Rancho where all three of his children attend public schools in the area. He is committed... more

Care philosophy: Dr. Melendez is committed to providing compassionate care for the entire person using the latest technologies in his surgeries. more

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Patient Reviews	Average Patient Rating Are you a patient? Write a review 2 reviews “Very happy with him” Posted by: Patricia, 5 months ago. Patient Review: Dr Melendez has been my doctor for about 7 years and I am very happy with him. Flag “Great Doc!!” Posted by: a patient, 8 months ago. Patient Review: I first saw Dr Melendez when I had an eye allergy and I've seen him about 3 times since. I have recommended him to several people all of whom have... more Flag
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 4 endorsements Doctors and Dentists: Endorse this doctor Dr. Melendez is a superb ophthalmologist and a very kind and generous person. I recommend him without hesitation. Endorsement from doctor: Brad Feldman , Philadelphia (PA), 5 months ago I endorse this doctor. Dr Melendez is a leader in our field. He has given us learning tools such as buzzwords and countless articles on how to... more Endorsement from doctor: Damien Luviano , Beaumont (TX), 7 months ago View all 4 endorsements

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2 reviews

“Very happy with him”

Posted by: Patricia, 5 months ago.

Patient Review: Dr Melendez has been my doctor for about 7 years and I am very happy with him.

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“Great Doc!!”

Posted by: a patient, 8 months ago.

Patient Review: I first saw Dr Melendez when I had an eye allergy and I've seen him about 3 times since. I have recommended him to several people all of whom have... more

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4 endorsements

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Dr. Melendez is a superb ophthalmologist and a very kind and generous person. I recommend him without hesitation.

Endorsement from doctor: Brad Feldman , Philadelphia (PA), 5 months ago

I endorse this doctor. Dr Melendez is a leader in our field. He has given us learning tools such as buzzwords and countless articles on how to... more

Endorsement from doctor: Damien Luviano , Beaumont (TX), 7 months ago

Résumé

License

8 years since Robert Flavio Melendez was first licensed to practice.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
New Mexico	Active	2004	08/17/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Board Certification

Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology

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Work Experience

Position	Duration
ONE Editor-in-Chief at American Academy of Ophthalmology	2011–present
Cataract and Refractive Surgeon at Eye Associates of New Mexico	2004–present

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Advanced Training

Training	Specialty	Hospital	Completed
Residency	Ophthalmology	University of Texas Health Sciences Center	2004

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management	Business Administration	MBA	2008
University of New Mexico School of Medicine		MD - Doctor of Medicine	2000

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
2011 AAO Secretariat Award	American Academy of Ophthalmology	2011
Distinguished Alumni Award	University of New Mexico School of Medicine	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Editor-in-Chief	American Academy of Ophthalmology	2011-present
School of Medicine Admissions Committee	University of New Mexico	2010-present

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Contribution

Contributor Level 4

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Perceptions of recent ophthalmology residency graduates regarding preparation for practice	Ophthalmology	2007
Building your Practice and your Reputation	EyeNet Magazine	2006

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Networking with the Experts	American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)	2011
Enhancing your Keynote presentations	American Academy of Ophthalmology	2010

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