Overview
I believe in combining evidence-based medicine and advanced technology to provide the best care for my patients. Dr. Thomas's medical interests include: cataract surgery in patients with prior refractive surgery, dry eye disease, laser and surgical cornea treatment and laser and surgical glaucoma treatment.
His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Meibomianitis.
Dr. Chia is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chia is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1801 Lind Avenue Southwest, Building D, Renton, WA 98057
1909 214th Street Southeast, Bothell, WA 98021
1101 Madison Street, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chia 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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tao M. Chia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tao M. Chia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tao M. Chia by calling their office at 888-472-2633. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tao M. Chia a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tao M. Chia is classified as an Experienced expert for Cataract, 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. Tao M. Chia specialize in?
While Dr. Tao M. Chia is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Tao M. Chia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tao M. Chia has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Tao M. Chia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tao M. Chia accept my insurance?
Dr. Tao M. Chia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-472-2633 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.
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- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Chia isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharitisDr. Chia isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Chia isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- ChalazionDr. Chia isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Chia isExperienced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Chia isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).