Summary

Dr. Alma Murphy is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. They graduated from Harvard Medical School and brings 47 years of clinical experience to their practice. Throughout their extensive career, Dr. Murphy has developed expertise in diagnosing and treating complex eye conditions. They are fluent in Spanish, French, Italian, and English, allowing them to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Murphy practices at locations throughout Tucson, Arizona, and maintains affiliations with Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital and Northwest Medical Center. They focus on treating serious eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration and various forms of glaucoma. Their practice includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to provide detailed assessments of eye health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Murphy highly, with an average rating of 5.0 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, French, Italian, English
  • Harvard Medical School
  • 367 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Alma I Murphy has 5 locations

Alma Murphy MD: Eye Physician & Surgeon

490 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711

Alma Murphy Md Pc Eye Physician And Surgeon

490 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711

Carondelet Saint Josephs Hospital

350 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85711

Wyatt Surgery Center

2424 N WYATT DR STE 160TUCSON, AZ 85712
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Northwest Medical Center

6200 N La Cholla BlvdTucson, AZ 85741

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47 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French, Italian, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks German, Spanish
Tucson , AZTucson , AZTucson , AZTucson , AZ
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Mc Master Univ Sch Of Med Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alma I Murphy

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Alma I Murphy has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alma I Murphy has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eye Syndromes
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Dr. Alma I Murphy holds an expired medical license in the state of Arizona.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Arizona that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Murphy's NPI number is 1669476644.

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What languages does Dr. Alma Murphy speak?
Dr. Alma Murphy speaks Spanish, French, Italian, and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Alma Murphy affiliated with?
Dr. Alma Murphy is affiliated with Carondelet Saint Josephs Hospital and Northwest Medical Center.

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