Dr. Molly E. Ritsema, MD | Los Lunas, NM | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Molly Ritsema is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 23 years to helping patients preserve and restore their vision. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed her expertise in comprehensive eye care. Her commitment to serving diverse communities is reflected in her ability to communicate with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Ritsema practices at Eye Associates of New Mexico in Los Lunas and maintains affiliations with Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital. She specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, helping patients maintain clear vision and prevent vision loss. Her surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures, along with comprehensive eye examinations to monitor eye health. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.2 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her care.

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accepting new patients
4.2

14 Ratings
23 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
7 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Dr. Risema removed cataracts on both eyes. I have new lenses in both. Before that I could not drive at night and had to use glasses to read. After the surgery I can read the newspaper without glasses and drive at night. I was restored to 20/20 vision. Hurray for Dr. Ritsema !!! She has shown she really cares about her patients. In my book she is the GREATEST.

March 1st, 2021

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I had double cataract surgery performed by Dr. Ritesema on Sept. 16, 2019. Everything went well, and I now have 20/15 vision. Dramatic improvement! I highly recommend her and am fortunate to have her as my ophthalmologist.

October 15th, 2019

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she hardly spend anytime with me. Looked at the tests her staff had recorded and left.

February 19th, 2017

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Dr. Molly is very thorough.

March 15th, 2015

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Promptness rating reflects that she takes as much time as is needed to properly and thoroughly interact with each patient, and I am willing to wait a bit for her competence and expertise - scheduling is set by the facility, not by her.

February 13th, 2014

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I had cataract surgery earlier this year ('13) in both eyes. The results were great, especially after 40+ years of wearing glasses, I no longer have to wear them except for reading. In addition, I have Glaucoma. As a result of the surgery the pressures in my eyes went up and Dr. Ritsema continued to see me long (several weeks) after the cataract issue. She worked with my medications until my glaucoma was back under control and then I was returned to the care of my optometrist. She was kind and compassionate throughout my time with her, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

December 3rd, 2013

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I called this office because I had just recently moved here from out of state. I need an ophthalmologist because of my extremely bad vision and gas permeable contacts - rather than most people who have soft. After wasting my time getting all my personal info, there were no appointments available for a month, and I was told that none of their ophthalmologists work with contacts and I would be seeing an optometrist. I've never encountered this before in 40 years of wearing contacts. What kind of reputable Dr. doesn't seem people who wear contacts, particularly a patient with very specific vision needs and instead pawns them off on the lesser trained optometrist? I would never consider using this practice.

March 13th, 2013

Eye Associates Of New Mexico

1603 Main St SW Ste BLos Lunas, NM 87031

Tel: (505) 865-6100

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Molly Elizabeth Ritsema, MD	Dr. Robert Melendez, MD	Dr. Thomas Joseph Carlow, MD	Dr. Michael Louis Dimonaco, DO
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Neurology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (14 Ratings)	4.3 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)
23 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	60 Years of Experience	58 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Los Lunas , NM	Albuquerque , NM	Albuquerque , NM	Albuquerque , NM
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania	Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Mexico, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 2003

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Which hospitals is Dr. Molly Ritsema affiliated with?: Dr. Molly Ritsema is affiliated with Lovelace Unm Rehabilitation Hospital.

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