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 Stephanie E Customer since 2015
With all the changes in staff at PNWE I was quite apprehensive with my new retinol specialist Dr Mandiga because I had already built a rapport with my previous provider. I can assure anyone who is feeling the same way that I did that Dr. Mandiga is absolutely amazing! He listens to what you have to say and takes it all into consideration. I appreciate that. He also explains his findings and health in detail. Also, his staff is phenomenal. Last, if you haven't had the opportunity to work with Toni in their billing department, you need to. She's such a beautiful soul and very compassionate. Overall, and taking all the changes into consideration, my opinion of PNWE has not changed. I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality eye care.
5 stars Louise N Customer since 2016
Dr. Chiu is great
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Efficient, friendly, professional
4 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Effective and friendly
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
I went in for my first eye examination - Doctor Chiu, as well as his staff were attentive and provide good customer service overall. I would highly reccomend Pacfic Northwest Eye Ophthalmology for anyone searching for quality eye doctor.
5 stars Joseph H Customer since 2016
Wait time was short and service was prompt. Staff was friendly and polite. Exams & treatments were thorough and professionally done. Doctors care was concise. Follow up appointment made easy.
5 stars Donald H Customer since 2001
I was very pleased with the care I received at PNW Eye. Everything was explained clearly. Very professional and knowledgeable staff and Doctors.
5 stars Shelley M Customer since 2015
Always very professional!
5 stars June C Customer since 2015
Always the staff is friendly and very helpful
5 stars Danielle S Customer since 2021
Extremely thorough
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