Tao M. Chia
Pacific Medical Centers Specialty Care - First Hill
1101 Madison Street, Suite 400, 
Seattle, WA 

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), Meibomianitis, and Cataract Removal.

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.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California , 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Korean
Spanish
Vietnamese

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Nippon Life
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Premera
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  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Prominence Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
Samaritan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

Pacific Medical Centers Specialty Care - First Hill
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.

Cataract Removal

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.


4 Total Publications

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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.

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