Shiprock - Northern Navajo Medical Center | Healthcare Facilities
Optometry • Shiprock, NM
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
Shiprock, NM
Phone
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katrina.leslie-puhuyaoma@ihs.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Momentary (citing CMS HCAHPS data)": 2 out of 5 stars (based on 119 CMS HCAHPS surveys)" (119 completed patient surveys")
- MedicalRecords.com": 3.2 out of 5 stars" (30 reviews")
Patients praise
- Quiet hospital environment
- Some patients report professional and caring staff, particularly in dental and some medical departments
- Some patients appreciate the accessibility of the hospital as a primary care resource for the community
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency department
- Rude or dismissive staff, particularly at the front desk and in the emergency department
- Concerns regarding cleanliness of the facility
- Communication issues with nurses and doctors
- Difficulty scheduling appointments or reaching staff via phone
"The people you catch at the front desk can be rude, but I’m very thankful That this hospital is there for the people thank you""
— LocalityBiz (Review by Dominic Lee)""I get the feeling this place would let you bleed to death while waiting before they bothered to do anything with you. Don't come to the ER if you value your time and your life.""
— MedicalRecords.com""Efficient, professional, caring, communicative, on time, compassionate, figured out my symptoms. Great appointment.""
— Healthgrades (Review for Dr. Shamsi)"Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Under pressure, Navajo Health System expands amid aging infrastructure, provider shortages - Navajo Times — Jul 24, 2025
- NNMC - Notice of Intent to Single-Source Steris Corporation — Mar 24, 2026
- RFQ - NPSC Radiologist Services for the Northern Navajo Medical Center — Mar 5, 2026
- Northern Navajo Medical Center: Compassionate Care in the Heart of the Community — Aug 11, 2025
- Non-PSC Pharmacist Services for the Northern Navajo Medical Center — Mar 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: Eye Associates of New Mexico operates 4 offices in the United States, including locations in Albuquerque, NM. The address listed for the Albuquerque office is 5757 Harper Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. The practice specializes in cataract and general eye care and serves Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM. If you’re looking for a location specifically in Shiprock, NM, this site does not list a Shiprock address among its offices. Consider contacting them directly or checking for updated locations closer to Shiprock.
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