Dr. Michael J. Margolis, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Michael J. Margolis, who serves patients throughout the State of New Mexico.

Being a top-rated, board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Margolis specializes in the care and treatment of the eyes. He is a part of the team of professionals at Fillmore Eye Clinic with offices throughout the State of New Mexico, including Alamogordo, Deming, Ruidoso, Truth or Consequences, Silver City, Camino Coyote, South Valley, and Las Cruces.

“At Fillmore Eye Clinic, we take pride in using our expertise to provide patients with excellent eye care services. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our practice and remain the optometry and ophthalmology office in the area. Time and time again, our dedication and professionalism have allowed us to stay up-to-date with the most recent technologies, provide individualized services, and be the best staffed. We understand that our eyes are the most important pathway to the world. That’s why we provide a myriad of services to treat a variety of conditions. Our mission is to provide an individualized approach to each patient so that we may give you the care you deserve.” as stated on the practice’s website. 

With regard to his educational background, Dr. Margolis received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He then went to obtain his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Wanting to further his training, he completed his internship in internal medicine at Stony Brook Medical Center, followed by his residency in ophthalmology at Nassau University Medical Center, where he also served as Chief Resident. 

After residency, he did a year-long research fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, working on lipidomics for new treatments of glaucoma. Before long, he became board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, which is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. 

In addition to having done extensive clinical work with optical coherence tomography, Dr. Margolis has multiple pending publications, as well as has been asked to take part in writing a book chapter.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. 

On the subject of his personal life, Dr. Margolis grew up in El Paso, Texas. His hobbies include exploring different areas of New Mexico and playing the viola.

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