Bethlehem (. Belachew
Advanced in Glaucoma

Dr. Bethlehem (. Belachew

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way
33501 1st Way S., 
Federal Way, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Glaucoma
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way
33501 1st Way S., 
Federal Way, WA 
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Overview

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Graduate Institution
MD, University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX - 2006
Residency
Ophthalmology, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO - 2010
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MO
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way
33501 1st Way S., Federal Way, WA 98003
Call: 253-838-2400
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