Dr. Carl Tubbs, M.D. is a native of Washington State. He completed his medical training in Seattle, studied Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, then completed his glaucoma fellowship at the University of Virginia in 1993. Following his fellowship, Dr. Tubbs and his wife Christine moved to Stillwater, MN where they lived for 20+ years while raising two wonderful boys. Eventually, family commitments and new opportunities brought them back west to Colorado.
Dr. Carl Tubbs, M.D. is a native of Washington State. He completed his medical training in Seattle, studied Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, then completed his glaucoma fellowship at the University of Virginia in 1993. Following his fellowship, Dr. Tubbs and his wife Christine moved to Stillwater, MN where they lived for 20+ years while raising two wonderful boys. Eventually, family commitments and new opportunities brought them back west to Colorado.
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He was excellent—very honest about my conditions.
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Tubbs was friendly and professional. Very happy with our decision to go forward with Cataract surgery. We feel he can help me.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very cordial and thorough with exam. good explanations & answers to our questions.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Knowledgeable and willing to explain issues so you understand them.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Such a caring and nice doctor. Friendly and very thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very kind with genuine concern for my eye health!
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr. Tubbs is great. Very knowledgeable and caring.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Thanks for the professional service and attention to my issues.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very personable doctor. Takes time to answer questions and explain procedures clearly. For the most part, seems interested in finding the best solution for the patient.
Dr. Carl Tubbs, M.D. is a native of Washington State. He completed his medical training in Seattle, studied Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, then completed his glaucoma fellowship at the University of Virginia in 1993. Following his fellowship, Dr. Tubbs and his wife Christine moved to Stillwater, MN where they lived for 20+ years while raising two wonderful boys. Eventually, family commitments and new opportunities brought them back west to Colorado. First to the Front Range and now to Grand Junction, returning to the peaceful mountain country that they both love.
Dr. Tubbs specializes in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma as well as the surgical management of patients with cataracts. He enjoys educating and was previously a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of MN, instructing residents at the VA Medical Center from 1993 to 2014.
Dr. Tubbs is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society and is a member of the American Medical Association. He is involved with writing medical device draft standards for ANSI (the American National Standards Institute) and chairs the Medical Devices Division of ANSI Z80. Internationally, he serves as a Technical Advisory Expert (TAG member), helping to represent U.S. interests and opinions within the International Standards Organization (ISO) arena. Through ANSI and the ISO, the safety and effectiveness of intraocular lens implants can be managed on national and international levels. Over the past decade, he has also participated in various research investigations including novel glaucoma medicines and ocular medical devices.
When not working, Dr. Tubbs enjoys photography, hiking, and bicycling with his wife. When the sky permits, he continues to enjoy astrophotography, imaging distant stars and other deep space objects as well as the planets and learning about backyard astronomy and related science.
He was excellent—very honest about my conditions.
Dr. Tubbs was friendly and professional. Very happy with our decision to go forward with Cataract surgery. We feel he can help me.
Very cordial and thorough with exam. good explanations & answers to our questions.
Knowledgeable and willing to explain issues so you understand them.
Such a caring and nice doctor. Friendly and very thorough.
Very kind with genuine concern for my eye health!
Dr. Tubbs is great. Very knowledgeable and caring.
Thanks for the professional service and attention to my issues.
Very personable doctor. Takes time to answer questions and explain procedures clearly. For the most part, seems interested in finding the best solution for the patient.
Dr Tubbs is a great doctor and a kind human!