Best Ophthalmologists in Seattle, WA
Looking for an ophthalmologist in Seattle? Most patients narrow the list by insurance first, then by location and reviews. 25+ verified ophthalmologists appear below. Many practice at UW Medicine or Swedish Medical Center. Seattle has long overcast winters that drive vitamin-D and seasonal-affective care, which shapes how local ophthalmologists structure their practice.
25 ophthalmologists in Seattle
Steven R Hamilton, MD
4.5Steven R Hamilton · Neuro ophthalmology Physician
1600 E Jefferson St Suite 205(206) 386-2700
William Todd Johnston, MD
4.5William Todd Johnston · Ophthalmology Physician
904 7Th Ave(206) 329-1760William Todd Johnston, MD
4.5William Todd Johnston · Ophthalmology Physician
904 7Th Ave(206) 329-1760Glaucoma Consultants Nw P.S.
4.5Glaucoma Consultants Nw P.S. · Ophthalmology Physician
1221 Madison St(206) 682-3447Seattle Ophthalmic Consultants Ps
4.5Seattle Ophthalmic Consultants Ps · Ophthalmology Physician
600 Broadway(206) 328-7614Elaine Lucille Chuang, MD
4.5Elaine Lucille Chuang · Ophthalmology Physician
U Washington Dept Of Ophthalmology(206) 543-7687
Ophthalmologists in Seattle by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Ophthalmologists in nearby cities
Same specialty in cities near Seattle — useful if your insurance network extends across the WA metro.
About finding an ophthalmologist in Seattle
Seattle has ophthalmologists practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics, including UW Medicine, Swedish Medical Center, Virginia Mason Franciscan. When choosing an ophthalmologist in Seattle, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many Seattle ophthalmologists list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about ophthalmologists in Seattle
How do I find the highest-rated ophthalmologist in Seattle?+
Sort the list above by rating. Heallexa surfaces verified patient reviews alongside credentials so you can see whether a provider's strengths match what you actually need.
What if no Seattle ophthalmologists accept my insurance?+
Try the surrounding metro — WA insurance networks often extend across multiple cities. The nearby-cities links below open the same specialty in adjacent markets. Always confirm coverage directly with the provider.
Are walk-in visits available with Seattle ophthalmologists?+
Walk-ins are uncommon for most ophthalmologists. The "available today" filter shows providers with open same-day slots.
How often is this Seattle list updated?+
Heallexa refreshes provider data from public NPI records and license databases on a rolling basis. Listings that fall out of the active registry are removed automatically.