Pacific Northwest Eye - Tacoma
Ophthalmology
3602 S 19th St
Tacoma,
WA
98405
(253) 759-5555
Mon - Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
About
Since 1995, Pacific Northwest Eye Associates has provided outstanding comprehensive vision care services to residents of Pierce County and surrounding communities. Whether you're undergoing the latest microsurgical procedure in our state-of-the-art Surgery Center or coming in for a routine eye exam, the skilled physicians and caring staff are with you every step of the way. If you need glasses or contact lenses, our Optical Shop features one of the largest selections in the South Sound at prices that will fit any budget.
Services
- Bladeless Lasik
- Cataract Co-Management
- Cataract Surgery
- Cataracts
- Contact Lenses
- Cornea & Contact Lenses
- Corneal Surgery
- Corneal Ulcers
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Care
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eye Management
- Eye Exam
- Eye Trauma
- General Optometry
- Glaucoma
- ICL
- Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration Therapy
- Medical & Surgical Eye Care (including Laser Treatment)
- Ocular Disease
- Ophthalmology
- Optical
- Optician
- PRK
- Refractive Surgery
- Retinal + Vitreous Disorders
- Retinal Disorders
- Routine Eye Exams
- Treatment for Cataract
Languages
- English
Insurance
- Most insurance accepted
Payments
- Care Credit
- Cash
- Check
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Staff
Amber Schmidt
Certifications & Memberships


5 stars Karen W Featured review
Dr Alvarez is extremely informative as well as encouraging about my personal eye health. After years of surgeries, I’ve found highly trained, knowledgeable, compassionate specialists who provide what others did not.! I recommend them wholeheartedly for exceptional eye health!! You can trust them!!
5 stars Jerome M Customer since 2018
Very professional
4 stars George J Customer since 2017
A little disappointed with the unusual long wait.
3 stars Jennie H Customer since 2001
Your long process may be efficient for you, but is very tiring for the patient. Appointment at 2:40, out by 5:00. 5 minutes with ophthalmologist.
5 stars Bernadette M Customer since 2001
Everyone was very courteous and I didn’t have to wait long to be called back for my exam. Very pleasant experience.
5 stars Norman A Customer since 2020
It was quite amazing. Dr. Patel working on my eye for probably 10 minutes. Within the hour I had mostly corrected vision. Within 3 hours normal vision. 40 years of glasses and contacts gone in 10 minutes. I highly recommend this procedure to anyone with poor vision.
5 stars Karen C Customer since 2015
Love the care I get. Always give me the time I need.
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Professional, concerned and an overall great experience.
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Dr. Patel is a super cornea specialist
5 stars Laura M Customer since 2019
Dr. Patel is a super cornea specialist
5 stars Carol O Customer since 2006
Everyone was very pleasant.
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