Marc Ellman, MD
Ophthalmologist
Expertise
Dr. Marc Ellman is a board-certified ophthalmologist and surgeon specializing in comprehensive eye care, cataract surgery, and glaucoma treatment. As the founder of Southwest Eye Institute in 2004 and Vista Surgery Center in 2008, he brings a long-standing vision for excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care to every aspect of his practice.
Education and Medical Training
He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Ursinus College and a medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. After a medical internship at Penn State’s Lehigh Valley Hospital, Dr. Ellman completed training in medical and surgical eye care at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, where he served as Chief Resident in Ophthalmology.
Academic Contributions & Professional Leadership
Dr. Ellman lectures to other physicians and the public on various health topics, including regularly teaching cataract surgery techniques to ophthalmologists-in-training. Dr. Ellman is a published author, including writing the “Cataracts and Glaucoma” chapter of Duane’s Ophthalmology, a prestigious ophthalmology textbook used to educate ophthalmologists throughout the world. Extending his commitment to patient education beyond the clinic, Dr. Ellman is also the creator of the eye health supplement Vision Protect by LuxVite Naturals.
“I have a simple motto for providing medical care: Treat every patient as if they were a family member. By combining the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies with patient education and compassionate care, our team aims to provide the best comprehensive eye care possible.”
Personal Interests & Service
Marc Ellman, M.D. grew up in New York and previously performed magic professionally. He is also a private pilot volunteer for Angel flight, an organization that provides free flights for medical and humanitarian purposes. In 2018 Dr. Ellman was elected to the board of directors of the El Paso Holocaust Museum.
Languages
Dr. Ellman is fluent in Spanish.
Locations
2030 S. Solano Dr.
Las Cruces, NM 88001