Doctor Mark Tafoya completed his BS and Doctorate of Optometry at University of Houston. While pursuing his first doctorate, he realized that vitreoretinal surgery was his passion. He continued his education in his home state of Nebraska at University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he earned his Medical Doctorate in 1995. He completed his ophthalmology residency at University of Florida and his two-year vitreoretinal fellowship under H Michael Lambert, MD in Houston, Texas. Doctor Tafoya%u2019s unique combination of Optometric and Ophthalmologic training enables him to completely understand and address your every eye care need. In 2002, Doctor Tafoya accepted the vitreoretinal surgeon position at Hawaii Permanente Medical Group where he practiced until opening this office. He enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.
Dr. Mark Edward Tafoya, MD
- Ophthalmology
- Accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- Pacific Retina Care 94-849 Lumiaina St Unit 102, Waipahu, HI 96797
- (808) 676-4772
Brief Intro
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
University Of Florida Health
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine - 1995
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- Pacific Retina Care
- 94-849 Lumiaina St Unit 102, Waipahu, HI 96797
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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
- Ophthalmology
Conditions Addressed
- Retinal Detachment
- Keratitis
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Acute Conjunctivitis
- Cataract
- Macular Degeneration
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Procedures Performed
- Lasik Surgery
- Lens and Cataract Procedures
- Lens and Cataract Procedures
- Retinal Detachment Repair
- Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- UnitedHealthcare
- AARP
- Aetna
- Medicaid
- Health Net
- Tricare
- Triwest Healthcare Alliance
- Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
- Humana
- Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
- Devoted Health
- Wellcare
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