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Dr. M. Alejandra Valenzuela Arellano, MD

Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
M. Valenzuela Arellano 7110 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 346-0500

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Valenzuela Arellano, a native of Patagonia, graduated as a Valedictorian in her Medical School and Ophthalmology Residency in Santiago, Chile. She continued world-class international training in England, Canada, and Australia obtaining 4 fellowships in Ophthalmology, two of them in Orbit & Oculoplastics.Dr. Valenzuela Arellano developed the first tertiary Orbital and Oculoplastics center of reference for the entire East Coast of Canada, and she led this position for three years until she was recruited by Tulane University in New Orleans, in 2011. At Tulane University, she obtained the degree of full Professor in Ophthalmology, being the youngest female surgeon to obtain this academic distinction in the history of this university.She also served as a Professor of Ophthalmology at Wake Forest University, training medical students and residents, and developing advanced clinical research. She is certified by, as well as a member of, the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile Facultad De Medicina - 1999

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

M. Valenzuela Arellano
7110 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Droopy Eyelids
Graves' disease
Thyroid Conditions (hyperthyroidism)
Orbital Trauma
Orbital Infection
Blepharitis

Procedures Performed

Oculoplastic surgery
Botox (Botulinum toxin)
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Rejuvenation
Eyelid Lifts
Tear Duct Surgery
Cosmetic Botox
Dry Eye Surgery (Conjunctivo-chalasis surgery)
Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift)

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
CHAMPVA
Medicaid
Medicare
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
Molina Healthcare
AmeriGroup
UnitedHealthcare
Tricare
Humana
STLDentalPlan| LLC

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Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 3
Orthopedics 7
Neurology & Neurosurgery 5
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 7
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 7
Diabetes & Endocrinology 2
Children's Hospital 1
Urology 5
Psychiatry 9
Geriatrics 5
Rehabilitation 8
Obsterics & Gynecology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 1