Dr. Lawrence Cecilio Tafoya, MD

Dr. Lawrence Tafoya is a board-certified ophthalmologist with 15 years of experience helping patients preserve and restore their vision. He earned his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences. Dr. Tafoya speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse communities throughout the Southwest.

Dr. Tafoya practices at multiple locations across El Paso, Las Cruces, and Mesa, including Christus Surgical Hospital and several Southwest Eye Institute locations. He specializes in treating cataracts, dry eye conditions, and other vision-related concerns. His surgical expertise includes cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation to help patients regain clear sight. Patients consistently rate Dr. Tafoya highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.