The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Edmonds, WA

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The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors near Edmonds, WA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Edmonds, WA. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Steven H. Swedberg
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    21827 76th Avenue West, 
    Edmonds, WA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Swedberg is a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology who practices comprehensive ophthalmology with an emphasis on anterior segment and oculoplastic surgery. Born and raised in Bellingham, WA, Dr. Swedberg completed an undergraduate degree in chemistry at Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA, prior to pursuing medical school and residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Washington. Dr. Swedberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6100 219th St SW Ste 280, 
    Mountlake Terrace, WA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Barloon is an Ophthalmologist in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Dr. Barloon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Janet J. Chieh
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Chieh, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon who specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachments.Dr. Chieh loves to interact with her patients. She finds it most gratifying when she can restore a person's sight and independence and thereby improve their quality of life.Dr. Chieh is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Retinal Specialists; Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons; Chinese American Ophthalmological Society; and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. She was named a 2019 Top Doctor bySeattleandSeattle Metmagazines.Away from work, Dr. Chieh enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, hiking and skiing. Dr. Chieh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina EyeCare PLLC

    21616 76th Ave W Ste 104, 
    Edmonds, WA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arpenik Avakian is an Ophthalmologist in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Avakian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    21616 76th Ave W Ste 110, 
    Edmonds, WA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Wilbanks is an Ophthalmologist in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Wilbanks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Anny C. Soon
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    7320 216th Street Southwest, Suite 200, 
    Edmonds, WA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Soon encourages patients to have an active voice in their care so they are well informed and fully understand their diagnoses, and treatment options. Dr. Soon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Edmonds Eye MD

    21906 76th Ave W, 
    Edmonds, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalia Bajenova is an Ophthalmologist in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Bajenova has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Community Health Center Of Snohomish County Edmonds Pharmacy

    23320 Highway 99, 
    Edmonds, WA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Mcmillen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Mcmillen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    UW Medicine At South Lake Union

    750 Republican St Bldg F, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irl Hirsch is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Christine H. Lee
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Lee, MD, specializes in general endocrine, pituitary disease, thyroid disease, parathyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disease and diabetes.Dr. Lee has special interest in quality improvement and medical education.Dr. Lee enjoys traveling, spending time with family, arts and crafts, finding good cuisine and restaurants. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Ted M. Zollman
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    1101 Madison Street, Suite 600, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My associates at Eye Associate Northwest and I are committed to providing the highest quality eye care in a friendly, personal environment. We strive to always treat our patients with compassion, dignity and respect. Dr. Zollman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants Of Seattle PC

    1530 N 115th St Ste 105, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Warden is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Warden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants Of Seattle PC

    1530 N 115th St Ste 105, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharel Ongchin is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ongchin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy, and Usher Syndrome.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Northwest Eye Surgeons Seattle

    332 NE Northgate Way, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Griggs is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Griggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    22232 17th Ave SE, 
    Bothell, WA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Francis is an Ophthalmologist in Bothell, Washington. Dr. Francis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Brant F. Carroll
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    1455 Northwest Leary Way, Suite 300, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Carroll is a Seattle native. He graduated from the U of W with a degree in math and then received his medical degree from the University of Southern California. This was followed by a year of Internal Medicine training at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Carroll completed his Ophthalmology Residency Training at the LSU Eye Center in New Orleans in 1996. Dr. Carroll practices comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract surgery, glaucoma care, treatment of macular degeneration and refractive surgery. He and his wife Pey-Lin have a son and a daughter. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Jeanna M. Hoyt
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    1455 Northwest Leary Way, Suite 300, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jeanna graduated from the University of Washington receiving her Medical Doctorate. She specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology and is a practicing physician at Eye Associates NW - Northgate/Ballard, Swedish Cherry Hill, and Swedish First Hill. Dr. Hoyt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Office

    4225 Roosevelt Way NE Ste 101, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracy Tylee is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Tylee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Diabetic Retinopathy, Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lorena Wright is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    3901 Hoyt Avenue, 
    Everett, WA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Whitehead is an Ophthalmologist in Everett, Washington. Dr. Whitehead is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Neuroretinitis, and Trabeculectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diabetic Retinopathy?

    Diabetes can harm the eyes. It can damage the small blood vessels in the retina, the back part of your eye. This condition is called diabetic retinopathy.

    Diabetes also increases the chance of having glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye problems.

    When should I see a Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Edmonds, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Edmonds, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Edmonds, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Edmonds, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Edmonds, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Edmonds, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Edmonds, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diabetic Retinopathy 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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