Our Team & Biography
Meet
Dr. Nathaniel Roybal, MD, PhD
Founder, Retina Consultants of New Mexico
Seeing a Better Way Forward
Dr. Nathaniel Roybal is a board-certified retina specialist who believes there’s always a better way to care for patients—and he’s made it his life’s work to find it. A native New Mexican from Mora, he founded Retina Consultants of New Mexico to bring world-class retina care home, where patients could receive cutting-edge treatments without having to leave the state they love.
From New Mexico, For New Mexico
Born and raised in Mora, Dr. Roybal learned early the value of community, hard work, and perseverance. After graduating from Mosquero High School, he earned his degree in Animal and Range Sciences from New Mexico State University, where he was honored as the outstanding senior of his class.
He then became part of the first graduating class of the combined MD/PhD program at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, earning both degrees in 2007.
Challenging the Status Quo Through Innovation
Driven to push the boundaries of what’s possible in vision care, Dr. Roybal completed the prestigious EyeSTAR post-doctoral fellowship and ophthalmology residency at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. His research explored gene and stem cell therapies for retinal diseases such as macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa—work that continues to shape modern treatment approaches today.
He then advanced his expertise through a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Iowa, where he helped pioneer the use of proteomics to personalize care for patients with retinal diseases.
By combining science, technology, and compassion, Dr. Roybal continually challenges traditional approaches to deliver better outcomes for his patients.
Making a Meaningful Impact
For Dr. Roybal, success isn’t just measured in restored vision—it’s in the lives changed. His mission is to improve how people experience care by creating a practice that puts patients first, empowers his team, and gives back to the community that raised him.
Every decision at Retina Consultants of New Mexico reflects this purpose: to find better ways, challenge what’s always been done, and create lasting impact—one patient at a time.
Beyond the Practice
Outside of medicine, Dr. Roybal is a devoted husband, father, and mentor. He continues to invest in the next generation of medical professionals and serves his community with the same care and curiosity that define his work. Whether he’s helping someone see more clearly or inspiring a future doctor to see new possibilities, his commitment remains the same:
To make life better by helping others see better.
Sincerely,
C. Nathaniel Roybal
Dr Uzcátegui
Now accepting new patient consults.
Onelys Ariane Uzcategui, MD grew up in the colorful and culturally rich city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico with a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, then went on to earn her Medical Doctorate from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2014.
She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the same institution before heading to New York for her Ophthalmology residency at BronxCare Health System. Inspired by the intricate and life-changing work of retinal care, Dr. Uzcategui pursued a two-year fellowship in surgical and clinical retina in scenic Eugene, Oregon. As a Retina Specialist, she brings together the clinical insight of Internal Medicine with the surgical precision of Ophthalmology to care for a wide range of retinal diseases—from diabetic retinopathy to retinal detachments—especially those connected to systemic health issues.
Dr. Uzcategui is passionate about delivering exceptional retina care and creating a positive experience for every patient. When she’s not in the clinic, she loves spending time with her family, practicing yoga, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.