Dr. Lovato is a fellowship trained, board certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and laser surgery. His family has provided quality eye care to New Mexicans since 1963. Dr. Lovato received his Doctor of Optometry degree at the University of California, Berkeley. He then received his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Lovato completed his residency in ophthalmology at Boston University. He completed a fellowship in Ocular Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Lovato received specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular tumors from renowned eye tumor specialist, Devron H. Char, MD - one of only two ocular tumor specialists in New Mexico.
Dr. Lovato has been in private practice in Albuquerque since 1980. He is a member of many professional medical organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and served as president of the Hispanic Medical Association of New Mexico. Dr. Lovato has received numerous awards for outstanding service to the community.
In his spare time Dr. Lovato enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis and golf.