Overview
Krista Heidar, MD grew up in the Pacific Northwest and received her medical degree from Loma Linda University in California. She did her internship at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio, and her residency in Ophthalmology at Loma Linda University. She completed a surgical fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and eye motility disorders at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She specializes in comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus (eye muscle balance disorders). Dr. Heidar is active in the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus as well as the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Heidar is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Epicanthal Folds.
Dr. Heidar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
11800 NE 128th St, Ste 430, Kirkland, WA 98034
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Heidar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center
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Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center
Andrew Stacey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Stacey is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinoblastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Vitrectomy.
Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center
Raghu Mudumbai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mudumbai is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Krista A. Heidar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Krista A. Heidar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Krista A. Heidar by calling their office at 425-823-3937. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Krista A. Heidar a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Krista A. Heidar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Krista A. Heidar specialize in?
While Dr. Krista A. Heidar is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Esotropia, and Amblyopia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Krista A. Heidar accept my insurance?
Dr. Krista A. Heidar accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-823-3937 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- StrabismusDr. Heidar isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- AmblyopiaDr. Heidar isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- EsotropiaDr. Heidar isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Experienced
- AstigmatismDr. Heidar isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Heidar isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Heidar isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- ChalazionDr. Heidar isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- ColobomaDr. Heidar isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.
- Coloboma of IrisDr. Heidar isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma of Iris.