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Lindsay Tavares, M.D.

  • Eye Surgeon and Physician
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology

Education

Residency
Ophthalmology, University of Arizona
Internship
Internal Medicine, University of Arizona
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine
College
Claremont McKenna College (Claremont, CA)

A California native, Dr. Lindsay Tavares, M.D. graduated from Claremont McKenna College, and then earned her medical degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine, where she earned several honors including the Novak award and scholarship, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and the Commitment to Underserved People leadership award. She also participated in programs such as the Tohono O’odham Vision screening program, Sight Savers, and the Optimal Aging program.

Having a sharp interest in eyes and vision, as well as a passion for improving the quality of life of patients, Dr. Tavares also completed her residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Arizona. She served as the residency representative for the graduate medical education council, published articles in corneal infections, and earned the Academic Merit award for her program. She is a board certified comprehensive ophthalmologist whose practice includes glaucoma and cataract management. She is a member of the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Patient Reviews

  • I recently had cataract surgery on my left eye at Pima Eye Institute and Catalina Surgery Center with Dr. Lindsay Tavares. I have been under her care for around 20 years and have previously had cataract surgery on my right eye. Dr. Tavares is a very kind, caring person, and a pleasure to be a patient with. She is extremely competent as demonstrated by outstanding results with both surgeries. I now have nearly perfect vision and no longer need reading glasses. Overall, I am very pleased with my experience with Dr. Tavares.

    Karl Broberg

  • I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Lindsay Tavares, M.D. and the Pima Eye Institute staff for the excellent care I received during my recent cataract surgery. The results were extraordinary. Your professionalism and excellence put me at ease and I am thankful the surgery is behind me and very pleased with the results.

    Girolamo Grillo

  • Best medical care I've had in Tucson (and I've had a lot). The staff is friendly, calming, and Dr. Tavares is absolutely an angel.

    Albert Adam Koller

  • A Great Experience for cataract surgery December 2021 and January 2022. Dr. Lindsay Tavares was wonderful. Her expertise and kindness exceptional. The staff at Pima Eye Institute and the surgical staff were "spot on." I highly recommend Dr. Tavares. "Thank You for an amazing experience."

    Pamela Ziegler

  • "Very professionally run organization. Dr. Lindsay Tavares is excellent and her assistant, Micheal is very thorough.

    My vision was getting so bad that I could not drive at night without being blinded by the lights of oncoming vehicles. Dr. Tavares performed the necessary laser surgery and my vision is now sharp, clear, and back to normal ... I am very grateful for everything Pima Eye Institute has done for me."

    Joseph Truglio

  • "I was not surprised that PIMA EYE INSTITUTE more than met my expectations. The Institute is highly recommended by Tucson loyalists. Dr. Lindsey Tavares takes her time and with knowledge and kindness explained very carefully the care I will need as a patient with newly diagnosed Diabetes 2 and as a senior citizen. There are others in the office that I would like to recognize but don’t have their names as yet. AMY ROBERTS, the Office Manager, was particularly helpful and gracious. All in all, I will recommend this wonderful Institute to everyone who needs visual care."

    Nonie Sims

  • "Just finished cataract surgery with Dr. Tavares and can’t say enough about her expertise and care both with helping decide what lenses would best suit my eyes and lifestyle and with her skill in the operating room.  She took the time I needed to understand what would happen and the expected results and and her follow up is amazing.  The staff at her office and at the surgery center were courteous and knowledgeable and got you through quickly.  I highly recommend her and her staff!"

    Karen W.

  • "On 24 June and 8 July, Dr. Lindsay Tavares performed cataract surgery on each of my eyes. Her staff was professional and supportive. Dr. Tavares explained surgery options, including a special lens, laser use, disappearance of my astigmatism and stent for draining eye fluid to help relieve my glaucoma eye pressure. The packet of pre-op info was most helpful, including the drops. The surgery staff were likewise very expert. Dr. Tavares explained what would happen during the surgery. Everything went exceptionally well. Each evening, Dr. Tavares called to check on me. In my next day post op follow up, Dr. Tavares explained how surgery recovery would go the next two weeks. I am most appreciative to her and her team for this successful experience.

    I have worn glasses and contacts for over 60 years -- no more! How incredible now to have 20/15 in each eye near and far vision, maybe reading glasses for computer screen distance, my astigmatism gone and my glaucoma numbers down several points. Thank you, Dr. Tavares!!"

    Charles Hendryx

  • "In 2018 I had cataract surgery and both eyes and a laser treatment for stigmatism I was a little nervous did not know what to expect. And I was so fortunate to find Dr Lindsey Traveras she is so amazing so good so kind. She cares about people and she takes pride in her work and making sure that all of her patients are I can't say enough good things about her. My surgery was done over at the Catalina surgery center and everything was so smooth and so fast I was so so very impressed."

    Terri

  • "I was pretty nervous about cataract surgery but am really glad I had it done. It's wonderful to see again in sharp focus! The operation was like being instantly put into a totally dark room for what seemed like five minutes and then waking up. There were no sensations. I saw a few flashing lights, heard the cello-like sound of the laser, and heard what sounded like a far off reference by Dr.Tavares to the success of the operation. It was a walk in the park."

    M.D.

  • "As a research biochemist I know that not all MDs are created equal, and I'm very picky about my own doctors. Dr. Tavares impressed me at our first meeting when she looked at me instead of the computer screen as we talked. She impressed me even more when she ran into unexpected complications during my cataract surgery. She abandoned her schedule and slowly, methodically, worked her way through the problem. I thank her for her skill and care."

    MKD

  • My cataracts were just done by Dr Tavares. It went so smoothly and efficiently. She’s caring, calls you at home to be sure you’re ok, explains everything in depth. There is no one else I would go to for my eye care!

    Susan D.
    Tucson, AZ

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