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MD
Rebekah C. Allen, MD
Undergraduate School
New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM
Medical School
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Internship
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Residency
Casey Eye Institute Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR
Other
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology Special Awards: Faculty Award for Excellence, University of New Mexico Founders Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies, New Mexico Tech.
IV, DO
Halward Blegen, IV, DO
Medical School
University of New England
Degree
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship
San Antonio Uniformed Services health Education Consortium
Residency
San Antonio Uniformed Services health Education Consortium
Other
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
MD
Patrick W. Commiskey, MD
Medical School
University of Michigan Medical School
Residency
Ophthalmology, UPMC Eye Center
Fellowship
Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
Specialties
LASIK, EVO ICL, corneal diseases, and anterior segment reconstruction
Other
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Board Certified in Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Cornea Society, New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery Alliance, Gold Humanism Honor Society, Jay G. Linn Award, Johns Hopkins Fellow Appreciation Award
Dr. Patrick Commiskey brings a passion for cutting-edge technology and innovation to the Eye Associates team. Recognized as a “One to Watch” in the field of ophthalmology, he focuses on restoring vision through highly customized surgical plans. He is dedicated to helping patients achieve visual freedom through modern refractive techniques, ensuring each procedure is as comfortable as it is effective. He lives in Albuquerque with his wife and family.
MD
Gavin Gorrell, MD
Medical School
University of New Mexico
Internship
Intermountain Medical Center, Murray Utah
Residency
Tufts New England Eye Center, Boston Massachusetts
Other
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society
MD
Mark P. Lesher, MD
Undergraduate School
University of New Mexico
Medical School
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Internship
Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
Residency
Ophthalmology, Case Western Reserve University
Specialties
LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery, and corneal diseases
Other
Fellowship – Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Hunkeler Eye Clinic (trained under industry leader Dan Durrie)
A lifelong New Mexican, Dr. Mark Lesher has been a cornerstone of the Albuquerque eye care community for over 35 years. Patients often describe him as a professional who “puts them at ease,” a quality that has made him a trusted choice for families—often treating multiple generations with the same care and precision. Whether he is performing advanced cataract surgery or life-changing LASIK, Dr. Lesher’s goal is to help his neighbors maintain clear, healthy vision through every stage of life.
MD, CMO
Gregory S.H. Ogawa, MD, CMO
Undergraduate School
Carleton College, Northfield, MN
Medical School
University of Rochester School of Medicine
Internship
St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin
Other
Fellowship – Corneal and External Disease, Johns Hopkins University; Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MD
Molly E. Ritsema, MD
Undergraduate School
Rice University, Houston, TX
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Brown University, Providence, RI
Other
Board Certified in Ophthalmology Clerkships: Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, The Netherlands
MD
Sean S. Rivera, MD
Medical School
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Residency
Ophthalmology – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Internship
Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis, MN
Fellowship
Glaucoma- University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Other
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Medical Association
MD
P. James Sanchez, MD
Undergraduate School
Davidson College, NC
Medical School
Washington University St. Louis of Medicine
Internship
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Residency
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA
Specialty
LASIK, corneal transplants, and complex cataract surgery
Other
Fellowship: Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, Devers Eye Institute
Dr. James Sanchez is known for his exceptional “bedside manner” and his ability to make every patient feel like they are his top priority. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is deeply committed to serving New Mexico’s diverse community with clarity and compassion. Patients frequently praise him for being “humble and funny” while maintaining the highest level of surgical skill—some even travel from across the state just to stay under his care. He lives in Santa Fe with his wife and family.
MD
Rizwan A. Shaikh, MD
Medical School
American University of Antigua, College of Medicine, St. John’s, Antigua
Internship
Medical College of Georgia Department of Internal Medicine Augusta, Georgia
Residency
Cullen Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas
Other
Fellowship in Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans Louisiana, Diplomate of the American board of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)
MD
Arthur J. Weinstein, MD
Undergraduate School
University of Pittsburgh
Medical School
West Virginia University
Internship
University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, Ophthalmology, University of Utah
Other
Board Certified in Ophthalmology Fellowship – Corneal and External Disease, the University of California at San Francisco
MD
Renato J. Yupari, MD
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Residency
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Other
American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Languages
English, Spanish
