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Dr. Carl Tubbs, MD

Dr. Carl Tubbs, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Carl Tubbs, MD is an ophthalmologist in Grand Junction, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4 Star Rating (11 reviews)

ICON Eyecare Grand Junction

1000 Wellington Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 256-0400

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tubbs specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Tubbs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tubbs

4.0
11 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
9%
9%
1 star
18%
18%

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Excellent Doctor
Efficient technicians, personable and knowledgeable Doctor. Takes time to answer all questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2025
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Good quality care
Addressed concerns, great doctor over all
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 27, 2025
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Horrible
I had a horrible experience with Dr. Tubbs. Dates back to 2022. My right eye has never been the same. His treatment was anything but personal. I call his group Icon Eye Factory.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mar 14, 2025
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I see Dr Tubbs regularly. He has performed surgery on both my eyes. My glaucoma is under control and I am off my three different medications I was taking prior to the surgeries.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Don in Castle Rock – Jul 05, 2018
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Dr. Tubbs is awesome!!! He is kind, patient and caring. So glad I found him! I understood exactly what to expect and had great results! Thank you Dr Tubbs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Littleton, CO – Feb 28, 2017
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I have been going to Dr. Tubbs for over two years. He replaced my other doctor who left the country. Dr. Tubbs is probably one of the better doctors I have ever seen. He is always prepared for the appointment and more than willing to take a few minutes to discuss my condition in terms I understand. I trust him with my eyesight and will continue to see him well into the future.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Roger in Colorado Springs, CO – Nov 14, 2016
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He is part of a large practice and I never met the surgeon prior to surgery. Results of surgery were unsatisfactory and not what I was told to expect at the pre-op visit/evaluation. I have blurred vision - worse vision that before cataract surgery. A post surgical infection resulting in blindness required emergency surgery by retina specialist who thankfully, saved my eyesight.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
20 others found this helpful
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deborah tuzel in Colorado – Mar 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Carl Tubbs is a native of Washington State. He completed his medical training in Seattle, and then studied Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota before finally completing a glaucoma fellowship at the University of Virginia in 1993. On...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

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  • 1980

    Undergraduate School

  • 1982

    Undergraduate School

  • Dartmouth College

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Washington

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Washington, Seattle

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • University Of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • University Of Minnesota

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • University Of Minnesota|university Of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • Virginia Mason Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • Virginia Mason Hospital|virginia Mason Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

ICON Eyecare Grand Junction

Day Surgery of Grand Junction1000 Wellington Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501
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ICON Eyecare Grand Junction

ICON Eyecare - Foresight2515 Foresight Cir Grand Junction, CO 81505
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Practice

Day Surgery of Grand Junction1000 Wellington Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital

    2635 N 7th St
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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