The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Cataract near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Clark Deem
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Eye MDs Of Puget Sound

    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clark Deem is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Deem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Deem is currently accepting new patients.

    Niraj Patel
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Northwest Eye Associates

    3602 S. 19th St., 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Niraj Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert A. Tester
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Evergreen Eye Center Federal Way

    34719 6th Ave. S., 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Tester is an Ophthalmologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Tester is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Interstitial Keratitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Tester is currently accepting new patients.

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    Roy Park
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Park is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Keith Dahlhauser
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - University Place

    5225 Cirque Drive W, Suite 200, 
    University Place, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Dahlhauser is an Ophthalmologist in University Place, Washington. Dr. Dahlhauser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Dahlhauser is currently accepting new patients.

    Steven Brady
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - University Place

    5225 Cirque Drive W, Suite 200, 
    University Place, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Brady is an Ophthalmologist in University Place, Washington. Dr. Brady is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Lattice Corneal Dystrophy Type 2. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Brown Anesthesia PLLC

    502 S M St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roger Anderson is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Brown Anesthesia PLLC

    502 S M St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kopstein is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kopstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Nearsightedness.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Washington

    4707 S 19th St Ste 210, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Geissler is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Geissler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, and Glaucoma. Dr. Geissler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Eye MDS Of Puget Sound PLLC

    4707 S 19th St Ste 210, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Noel Castillo is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Northwest Eye Associates

    3602 S 19th St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Chiu is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Tacoma Office

    3602 S 19th St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Pham is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Tacoma Office

    3602 S 19th St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Taylor is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Blepharitis, and Presbyopia. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Pacific Cataract & Laser Institute

    2915 S Alder St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eden Yoon is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Evergreen Eye Center PLLC

    34719 6th Ave S, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Frenkel is an Ophthalmologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Frenkel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma.

    Bethlehem (. Belachew
    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract

    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way

    33501 1st Way S., 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Beti Belachew, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist offering comprehensive medical and surgical care for the eye, including cataract surgery.Dr. Belachew is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.Away from work, Dr. Belachew enjoys reading, the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, gardening, movies and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Belachew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Western Washington Endoscopy Centers LLC

    1703 S Meridian Ste 101, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerry Shields is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Shields is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Abby Vercio
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abby Vercio is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Vercio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Vercio is currently accepting new patients.

    Lisa Chen
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Chen is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Nikhil Godbole
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikhil Godbole is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Godbole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma. Dr. Godbole is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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