“Exceptional eye care begins with
understanding each patient’s unique
needs and goals. I partner with
patients to develop individualized
treatment plans that incorporate the
latest advancements in glaucoma
care. My goal is to preserve vision so
that my patients can enjoy the
highest quality of life”
Dr. Monica Ertel is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained glaucoma specialist. She specializes in the medical and
surgical management of glaucoma, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), cataract surgery, and comprehensive ophthalmic
care. She is committed to combining the latest advances in ophthalmology with a personalized, patient-centered approach.
Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Ertel earned both her medical degree and doctorate in pharmacology from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.
She completed an internship in internal medicine at LSU before pursuing ophthalmology residency training at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She then completed a fellowship in glaucoma at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Prior to joining Colorado Eye Consultants, Dr. Ertel served on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she held leadership positions including Residency Program Director and Medical Director of the Boulder satellite office of the Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center. She has also served as President of the Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and has been recognized with numerous teaching and academic awards throughout her career.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Ertel has authored more than two dozen peer-reviewed scientific publications and book chapters and has presented research nationally and internationally on glaucoma diagnosis, treatment, surgical innovation, and patient care. Her work has contributed to advances in glaucoma management, telemedicine, and surgical outcomes research.
Dr. Ertel is passionate about educating patients and believes that informed patients make better decisions about their eye health. She is dedicated to helping patients preserve vision through early detection, individualized treatment plans, and long-term partnership in care.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Ertel enjoys spending time with her husband and their two teenage daughters. As a family, they love exploring Colorado’s mountains and cheering on their daughters at lacrosse games.
She is also an avid runner and has a special interest in culinary medicine and the role of nutrition in overall health and wellness.
Colorado Eye Consultants is dedicated to the preservation of sight and providing patients with the quality of life they deserve. Our patients receive personalized care by knowledgeable and experienced board certified ophthalmologists to ensure the clarity needed to see the most important things in their world. Your vision is our utmost priority and we offer same day appointments to ensure you get the care you deserve!
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1501 West Mineral Ave.
Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80120