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With our extensive experience and expertise in Ophthalmology, Engstrom Cataract and Laser Center is your best choice to care for even the most acute conditions of the eye. Our clinic located in Roswell, NM, is warm and inviting because we want our clients to feel completely relaxed during their visit.

Dr. Paul F. Engstrom and Dr. Sally Mellgren both hold certification with the American Board of Ophthalmology. Their number one priority is your complete eye care. For great health care, trust our professional staff to keep you living the best life possible.

If there is anything you are feeling apprehensive about, please let us know and we'll discuss all of your options. Call us today at (575) 625-0123 for any medical concerns or to schedule a complete examination.

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STAFF

G.M. SALLY MELLGREN, M.D.

Board Certified with over 30 years of experience

Dr. Sally Mellgren has practiced ophthalmology in Oceanside, California since 1987 before moving to Roswell, NM in 2016. As a board-certified ophthalmologist, she is highly respected and well-known in North San Diego County communities and beyond as a compassionate, innovative physician and surgeon who remains on the cutting edge of new technology and approaches to caring for her patients. In her general ophthalmology practice, Dr. Mellgren specializes in the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, implantable contact lens (an alternative to Lasik surgery), abnormalities of the cornea and macular degeneration.

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Sally Mellgren, M.D. has practiced ophthalmology in Oceanside, California since 1987 before moving to Roswell, NM in 2016. As a board-certified ophthalmologist, she is highly respected and well-known in North San Diego County, Chaves County, and beyond as a compassionate, innovative physician and surgeon who remains on the cutting edge of new technology and approaches to caring for her patients.

In her general ophthalmology practice, Dr. Mellgren specializes in the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, laser vision correction, cornea and dry eye. She offers deluxe multifocal and astigmatism correction implants for cataract procedures. She does laser, i-stents and canaloplasty for glaucoma. For laser vision correction she offers LASIK, PRK, and the latest SMILE procedure. For very high myopia with or without astigmatism the Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) is available. For corneal clouding she offers DMEK, the latest in corneal transplantation. Innovative ocular surface or dry eye treatments are easy and affordable and an important part of preserving vision in her practice.

Dr. Mellgren received her medical degree in 1983 from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. She completed her Residency in Ophthalmology in 1987 at White Memorial Medical Center. She has instilled in her practice core values including serving others with compassion, integrity, excellence, humility and respect for all. Passionate about vision, she is unpretentious in her style, and patients appreciate her calm, caring approach to vision needs, prayer before surgery, generosity of time and a wonderful sense of humor.

Dr. Mellgren was raised in Carlsbad, California, and now lives in the community of Roswell, NM. She enjoys nature and the outdoors. She is an avid organic gardener, growing fruits, vegetables, pollinator plants and roses. She is a lifelong vegan and enjoys teaching plant-based living to promote a healthy lifestyle and increased vision health. Dr. Mellgren has been involved in multiple mission trips providing cataract surgery and eye care to both the Marshall Islands and Micronesia in association with Canvasback Missions.

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), Member
New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology (NMAO), Member
Texas Ophthalmology Association (TOA), Member
New Mexico Optometric Association (NMOA), Sponsor
Canvasback Missionary, Physician Sponsor

PAUL F. ENGSTROM, M.D.

Board Certified with over 30 years of experience

Paul Engstrom, M.D. has practiced ophthalmology in Texas since 1987 before moving to Roswell NM in 2000. Dr Paul Engstrom a board-certified ophthalmologist, is dedicated to preserving, restoring and improving your vision using the latest medical innovations to their fullest potential. He takes time to develop a close, personal relationship with each patient. Dr. Engstrom graduated from Northwestern University and earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota. He focused on medical surgical eye care at the University of Texas in Houston, where he completed an ophthalmology residency. An advanced fellowship helped him master several special areas of adult and pediatric eye care including crossed eyes and eyelid correction surgery. Because of this specialized training, patients benefit from the unique expertise and skills he is able to offer.

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Dr. Engstrom is known for his excellence in cataract surgery. For the treatment of glaucoma, he offers laser and i-stents. He performs eyelid reconstruction both for medical and cosmetic reasons. His pediatric specialty training is an extra plus for those suffering from double vision and cosmetic ocular misalignment. Also, treatment for macular degeneration with injection is available.

Dr. Engstrom was raised in Mankato, Minnesota, and now lives in the community of Roswell, NM. He enjoys nature and the outdoors, travel, and is an avid golfer. He has participated in missionary surgery in the Marshall Islands in association with Canvasback Missions.

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), Member
New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology (NMAO), Member
Texas Ophthalmology Association (TOA), Member
New Mexico Optometric Association (NMOA), Sponsor
Canvasback Missionary, Physician Sponsor

MENTORING

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Dr. Melgen did both of my cataract surgeries & my false cataract surgery. She is an excellent surgeon.

— Butch W.

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Went to dr engstrom for a second opinion on a diagnosis a dr did here in Carlsbad . I have to give him thanks for his staff and his help he helped me get back to my daily activities such as driving and working with out having to patch my eye . Still not out of the woods but he gave me so much information and explained it to me in ways I could understand . Thank you for having me in your care and getting my prism glasses

— Mari Guadalupe P.

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Very informative in the coming procedure!
Dr. Engstrom is a wonderful professional, and at the same time, a wonderful down to earth kinda guy! I love him! Wish his wife and staff the very best!

— Shirley B.
My daughter who is 10 years old was recently seen here and the staff is excellent! She was struggling with learning to use the contact and they were very patience and encouraging! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

— Megan C.
The new smile reflex was amazing! I had -4.75 in bothe eyes and was able to see down the street 4 hours later! very professional service! They changed my life!

— Steven J.
The entire Engstrom Center from reception to doctors have become so much more efficient and friendlier with their move to the bigger, better facility on Sherrill Ln.
I’m happy for them in their new space.

— Julia M.
Dr Melgren and her staff are FANTASTIC! She explained my Glaucoma diagnosis very well, and put all my fears to rest! The state-of-the-art exam, along with compassion and caring, made this the best eye appointment ever!

— Brenda B.
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Love all the staff and Drs. I'm very blessed to have found such a wonderful team. Thank you All.

— Jean H.
These folks are the best, have taken great care of me.

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Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Answered all my questions and made me feel at ease setting up my cataract surgery.Dr Mellgren explained the procedure and made my decision easy to make having her do my surgery!
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It was very pleasant. All persons I spoke with were friendly. All answered my questions and tried to make me feel comfortable. Dr. Melgren was very kind.

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All staff friendly and professional. Dr. Mellegren was excellent in answering all my questions and helping me understand what was ahead for me. Well worth the 6 hour drive!
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The staff is wonderful, very helpful and understanding. The doctors are some of the best, most compassionate doctors I h as ve had to deal with. Dr. Mellgren is so patient and kind. Very knowledgeable and an excellent doctor.

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Dr. Melgen did both of my cataract surgeries & my false cataract surgery. She is an excellent surgeon.

— Butch W.

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Went to dr engstrom for a second opinion on a diagnosis a dr did here in Carlsbad . I have to give him thanks for his staff and his help he helped me get back to my daily activities such as driving and working with out having to patch my eye . Still not out of the woods but he gave me so much information and explained it to me in ways I could understand . Thank you for having me in your care and getting my prism glasses

— Mari Guadalupe P.

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Very informative in the coming procedure!
Dr. Engstrom is a wonderful professional, and at the same time, a wonderful down to earth kinda guy! I love him! Wish his wife and staff the very best!

— Shirley B.
My daughter who is 10 years old was recently seen here and the staff is excellent! She was struggling with learning to use the contact and they were very patience and encouraging! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

— Megan C.
The new smile reflex was amazing! I had -4.75 in bothe eyes and was able to see down the street 4 hours later! very professional service! They changed my life!

— Steven J.
The entire Engstrom Center from reception to doctors have become so much more efficient and friendlier with their move to the bigger, better facility on Sherrill Ln.
I’m happy for them in their new space.

— Julia M.
Dr Melgren and her staff are FANTASTIC! She explained my Glaucoma diagnosis very well, and put all my fears to rest! The state-of-the-art exam, along with compassion and caring, made this the best eye appointment ever!

— Brenda B.
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Love all the staff and Drs. I'm very blessed to have found such a wonderful team. Thank you All.

— Jean H.
These folks are the best, have taken great care of me.

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Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Answered all my questions and made me feel at ease setting up my cataract surgery.Dr Mellgren explained the procedure and made my decision easy to make having her do my surgery!
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It was very pleasant. All persons I spoke with were friendly. All answered my questions and tried to make me feel comfortable. Dr. Melgren was very kind.

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All staff friendly and professional. Dr. Mellegren was excellent in answering all my questions and helping me understand what was ahead for me. Well worth the 6 hour drive!
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The staff is wonderful, very helpful and understanding. The doctors are some of the best, most compassionate doctors I h as ve had to deal with. Dr. Mellgren is so patient and kind. Very knowledgeable and an excellent doctor.