The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Geographic Atrophy near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    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

    Evelyn Fu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in University Place, Washington. Dr. Fu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Fu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Sound Retina PS.

    2245 S 19th St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Himanshu Banda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Banda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2245 S 19th St # 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Nelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

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    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    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 practicing medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Tester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Interstitial Keratitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Tester is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Tester is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2245 S 19th St # 200, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Truxal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Truxal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Eye MDS Of Puget Sound PLLC

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

    Sara Hojjatie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hojjatie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Orbital Cellulitis, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Endophthalmitis, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    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 practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Tacoma Office

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

    Mark Taylor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Blepharitis, and Presbyopia. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Macula Specialists PS

    2914 S Alder St, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Shields is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Shields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Geographic Atrophy.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    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 practicing medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Frenkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    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 practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Shields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Washington Retina, PLLC

    125 3rd Street Northeast, Suite 402, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mandiga graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine receiving his Medical Doctorate. He specializes in managing medical and surgical disease of the retina and vitreous and is a co-founder and practicing surgeon at Washington Retina. Dr. Mandiga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Mandiga is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mandiga is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Washington Retina, PLLC

    125 3rd Street Northeast, Suite 402, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Reiss specializes in managing medical and surgical disease of the retina and vitreous and is a co-founder and practicing surgeon at Washington Retina. Dr. Reiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Hyphema. Dr. Reiss is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Reiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Washington Retina PLLC

    125 3rd St NE Ste 200, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minh Trinh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Trinh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Uveitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    921 Harvey Rd NE Ste B, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurel Mermoud is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Mermoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, and Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Geographic Atrophy 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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