Overview
Dr. Joos is a board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained oculofacial plastic surgeon specializing in eyelid and facial plastic surgery. His primary practice is at Valley Eye & Laser Center. Originally from Bellevue, Dr. Joos completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California on an academic Dean’s scholarship. He obtained his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah Hospitals and followed by an Ophthalmology Residency at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Joos completed two fellowships, the first in advanced anterior segment surgery (complex cataracts, ocular trauma) at the Moran Eye Center where he also served as the Associate Residency Program Director while teaching residents cataract surgery at the Salt Lake City Veterans Administration. He then completed a fellowship in Oculoplastic, Orbital and Lacrimal surgery at The Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital in Brisbane, Australia. In addition to general ophthalmology, Dr. Joos is particularly interested in diseases and surgery of the eyelids such as: drooping eyelids, eyelid malposition, skin cancer around the eyelids and face; eye socket disorders such as: orbital fractures, orbital tumors, thyroid eye disease, and tear duct problems. Dr. Joos enjoys spending time skiing, hiking, soccer and spending time with his wife and two children.
Dr. Joos is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blocked Tear Duct, Entropion, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Meibomianitis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Joos is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
16 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033
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. Zachary P. Joos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zachary P. Joos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Zachary P. Joos by calling their office at 425-655-1200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Zachary P. Joos a top-rated expert for Blocked Tear Duct?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zachary P. Joos is classified as an Advanced expert for Blocked Tear Duct, 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. Zachary P. Joos specialize in?
While Dr. Zachary P. Joos is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Blocked Tear Duct, Entropion, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Zachary P. Joos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Zachary P. Joos has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Blocked Tear Duct. You can view a list of Dr. Zachary P. Joos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Zachary P. Joos accept my insurance?
Dr. Zachary P. Joos accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-655-1200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Joos isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- EntropionDr. Joos isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- BlepharitisDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- BlepharophimosisDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis.
- Blepharophimosis SyndromeDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Blepharophimosis Syndrome.
- CataractDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.