Michael L. Gilbert, MD
Dr. Gilbert is a nationally recognized, board certified leader in the
ophthalmic community. He is a trustee of the Washington Academy of Eye
Physicians and Surgeons, as well as a leader on medical, ophthalmic and quality
improvement committees at both state and national level. He is committed to
advancing technology and patient education to unique levels.
A noted instructor of refractive surgical techniques, he has represented our
specialty on numerous occasions to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the
World Health Organization, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
and the International Society of Refractive Surgeons and Eye care Technology.
He has performed thousands of laser-eye surgeries over the past decade for
LASIK and PRK, as well as cataracts, corneal transplants and other advanced
refractive surgical care.
Dr. Gilbert has been recognized in several national publications, including Seattle Magazine Top Docs 2012, 2011 and 2009, as well as being the only Washington surgeon listed on the website TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com
ophthalmic community. He is a trustee of the Washington Academy of Eye
Physicians and Surgeons, as well as a leader on medical, ophthalmic and quality
improvement committees at both state and national level. He is committed to
advancing technology and patient education to unique levels.
A noted instructor of refractive surgical techniques, he has represented our
specialty on numerous occasions to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the
World Health Organization, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
and the International Society of Refractive Surgeons and Eye care Technology.
He has performed thousands of laser-eye surgeries over the past decade for
LASIK and PRK, as well as cataracts, corneal transplants and other advanced
refractive surgical care.
Dr. Gilbert has been recognized in several national publications, including Seattle Magazine Top Docs 2012, 2011 and 2009, as well as being the only Washington surgeon listed on the website TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com
William W. Waugh, DO
Dr. Waugh compliments Northwest Vision Institute's position of leading-edge eye care and expertise by bringing over 30 years of experience to join our award winning team. A board certified Ophthalmologist since 1981 and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology since 1999, Dr. Waugh has also served as an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Michigan State University and is on the Editorial Board of Annals of Ophthalmology.His professional associations include the American Academy of Ophthalmology,the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Society of Contemporary Ophthalmology, the Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, the Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and the American Osteopathic
Association.
In addition to the everyday challenges of general ophthalmology, Dr. Waugh
has a special interest in the rapidly expanding field of rejuvenation of the
aging face.
Association.
In addition to the everyday challenges of general ophthalmology, Dr. Waugh
has a special interest in the rapidly expanding field of rejuvenation of the
aging face.
Stephanie K. Kitamura, OD
Stephanie Kitamura OD joined us in 2001 to support our practice in the rapidly
growing and increasingly complex field of contact lens design and fitting.
Over the years she has developed a strong practice of devoted,
successful contact lens patients that have come to appreciate her attention to
detail and determination to help her patients achieve the highest possible
refraction while negotiating the often complex world of technological choices
relating to contact lenses. Dr. Kitamura maintains a fully stocked inventory
of the latest and most technologically advanced lenses available in the
industry today.
Her practice has expanded to include full service, comprehensive vision
examinations, medical management and co-management and post operative follow up care for our refractive surgery patients. Our keratoconus patients benefit from both her vast experience and state of the art diagnostic equipment available at Northwest Vision Institute to help achieve the successes we are so well known for. She is a highly valued member of our professional team and we welcome the opportunity to have you meet her.
growing and increasingly complex field of contact lens design and fitting.
Over the years she has developed a strong practice of devoted,
successful contact lens patients that have come to appreciate her attention to
detail and determination to help her patients achieve the highest possible
refraction while negotiating the often complex world of technological choices
relating to contact lenses. Dr. Kitamura maintains a fully stocked inventory
of the latest and most technologically advanced lenses available in the
industry today.
Her practice has expanded to include full service, comprehensive vision
examinations, medical management and co-management and post operative follow up care for our refractive surgery patients. Our keratoconus patients benefit from both her vast experience and state of the art diagnostic equipment available at Northwest Vision Institute to help achieve the successes we are so well known for. She is a highly valued member of our professional team and we welcome the opportunity to have you meet her.
Allen Rossman, MD Emeritus
Allen Rossman, MD is the founder of Evergreen Eyecare in Kirkland and joined Northwest Vision Institute in 2007.