NORTHWEST VISION INSTITUTE, PLLC
Bellevue  425-450-2020
Kirkland   425-899-1555
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Michael L. Gilbert, MD

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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




William W. Waugh, DO

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 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. 



 

Stephanie K. Kitamura, OD

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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.


Allen Rossman, MD  Emeritus

Allen Rossman, MD is the founder of Evergreen Eyecare in Kirkland and joined Northwest Vision Institute in 2007.