Meet Our Physicians & Doctors 

Stephanie Burruel, O.D. — Tucson, AZ — Desert Eye Associates, LTD
Stephanie Burruel, O.D.
Carmen L. Felix Tacoronte, M.D — Tucson, AZ — Desert Eye Associates, LTD

Carmen L. Felix Tacoronte, M.D

Dr. Felix Tacoronte received a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico and received her Doctor In Medicine, Magna cum Laude. Dr. Felix Tacoronte attended the University of Arizona, where she completed her ophthalmology residency program in 2011 and continued to Boston Eye Group. She received a Cornea Fellowship earlier this year. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Tucson Ophthalmological Society, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians. As part of her specialty in the cornea, Dr. Felix Tacoronte also performs refractive procedures such as LASEK and is certified in Botox and Fillers. Dr. Felix Tacoronte is English/Spanish, fully bilingual, written, and spoken.


Jack A. Aaron M.D. — Tucson, AZ — Desert Eye Associates, LTD

JACK A. AARON M.D. 

Dr. Aaron graduated from the State University of New York, College of Medicine after receiving his Biomedical Engineering degree. He completed his Residency in Ophthalmology at the Scott and White Clinic in Temple, Texas. Entering private practice, he is one of our anchor physicians of Desert Eye Associates, LTD. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Among his many accolades during his career, Dr. Aaron was recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and received the pristine recognition "Outstanding Humanitarian Services Award." Dr. Aaron has also served numerous local professional, civic, and service organizations, including St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Clinic.


Karl A. Rosen, M.D. — Tucson, AZ — Desert Eye Associates, LTD

KARL A. ROSEN, M.D.

Dr. Rosen graduated from the University of Arizona, College of Medicine in 2002 after completing his Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University in 1998, Summa cum Laude. After receiving his Doctor in Medicine, he completed an internship in general surgery through the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, and from 2004-2007 he was a flight surgeon. During 2007-2008 Dr. Rosen worked in New Zealand as a general practitioner. In 2011 Dr. Rosen completed his ophthalmology residency program at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). During Dr. Rosen's time in the Navy, he received the Navy Commendation Medal, was Nominated for Navy Flight Surgeon of the Year, and received the Navy Achievement Medal.


Timothy E. Marra, D.O. — Tucson, AZ — Desert Eye Associates, LTD

TIMOTHY E. MARRA, D.O. 

Dr. Marra graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh in 2009, where he was awarded the UPMC Eye Center outstanding resident research award. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Marra completed his internship in Family Medicine at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton and then served as a Flight Surgeon for seven years. His experience in the Navy included a deployment to Afghanistan with a Marine Aviation Squadron during Operation Enduring Freedom which earned him a Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement Medal. 


Zachary G. Pfau, O.D. — Tucson, AZ — Desert Eye Associates, LTD

ZACHARY G. PFAU, O.D. 

Dr. Pfau received his Doctor of Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry and his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular + Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona. Dr. Pfau's many honors include "Dixon Fellow," Dean's List, and International Honor Society (Beta Sigma Kappa). 


Stephanie Burruel, O.D. — Tucson, AZ — Desert Eye Associates, LTD

Stephanie Burruel, O.D.

Dr. Burruel is a Tucson native and will be joining Desert Eye Associates in the late summer of 2021. She graduated Cum Laude from of the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in Physiology. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry. We look forward to welcoming her to our staff.


Call us today at 520-327-5677 in Tucson or 520-625-7450 in Green Valley for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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