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Dr. Carlos Martinez, MD

Concierge Ophthalmology physician, Long Beach, CA

Eye Physicians of Long Beach
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Dr. Carlos Martinez is a general ophthalmologist at Eye Physicians of Long Beach who specializes in cataract, refractive and glaucoma surgery.

2925 Palo Verde Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815
At a glance
Board certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Focus
Cataract, refractive and glaucoma surgery

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About Dr. Martinez

Dr. Martinez is a general ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, refractive and glaucoma surgery. His surgical specialties include LASIK, PRK, LASEK, refractive lensectomy and cataract surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Martinez earned his medical degree in 1994 from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He finished his ophthalmology residency at the LSU Eye Center in 1999 and was chief resident in his final year. Before medicine, he studied chemistry at Tulane University and received a Master of Science in Theoretical Chemistry in 1990.

He joined Eye Physicians of Long Beach in 1999. He spent a decade on laboratory and clinical research in laser vision correction alongside the pioneering doctors of that procedure. In Long Beach, he was the first to implant an accommodating intraocular lens and the first to perform non-penetrating glaucoma surgery.

He has also made several trips to Central America to donate his time and skill.

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Services

General ophthalmology Cataract surgery Refractive surgery Glaucoma surgery LASIK PRK LASEK Refractive lensectomy
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD, MS
College
Tulane University (BS, Chemistry)
Graduate school
MS, Theoretical Chemistry (1990)
Medical school
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans (1994)
Internship
Internal medicine (1995)
Residency
Ophthalmology, LSU Eye Center, New Orleans (1999)
Board certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, California Medical Association, International Society of Refractive Surgery and Los Angeles County Medical Association

Hospital and practice affiliations

Chairman of OphthalmologyLong Beach Memorial

Location

2925 Palo Verde Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815
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Recognition and research

Awards

Recognized as a Southern California Super Doctor
Named Most Outstanding Senior in Chemistry by the Tulane Chemistry Faculty and the American Chemical Society

Teaching and research roles

Has served as a clinical professor at UCI
Worked as an undergraduate research assistant to Nobel Laureate Dr. Andrew Schally

Publications

Has authored numerous articles and book chapters

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Amazing!

"Enlightened me about my condition."

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"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."

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Great!

"Very professional care and consult."

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Questions patients ask

What does Dr. Martinez specialize in?

Dr. Martinez is a general ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, refractive and glaucoma surgery. His specialties include LASIK, PRK, LASEK and refractive lensectomy.

Is Dr. Martinez board certified?

Dr. Martinez is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Where did Dr. Martinez train?

He received his medical degree in 1994 from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the LSU Eye Center in New Orleans in 1999.

Where is Dr. Martinez's office?

Dr. Martinez practices at Eye Physicians of Long Beach, which he joined in 1999.

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