Summary

Dr. Bethlehem Belachew specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and surgical treatments. She completed her medical training with an internship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas in 2007, followed by her ophthalmology residency at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri in 2010. Dr. Belachew provides care in English for her patients.

Dr. Belachew practices at Virginia Mason Medical Center and sees patients at the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion in Federal Way, Washington. She treats conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. Her surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, and she performs advanced diagnostic procedures like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • speaks English
  • Ophthalmology, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO, 2010
  • 10 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way

33501 1st Way S.Federal Way, WA 98003
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

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Dr. Bethlehem (beti) Belachew, MDDr. Mark Richard Gildenhar, MDDr. Anthony Robert Truxal, MDDr. Robert Rankin Francis, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.3 
3.3 
4.3 
51 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Russian
Federal Way , WAPuyallup , WATacoma , WABellevue , WA
Med School: Internship, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 2007 (Education/Training) Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Bethlehem (beti) Belachew has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bethlehem (beti) Belachew has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ophthalmology, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO, 2010

Medical School

Internship, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 2007 (Education/Training)
MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 2006

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Dr. Bethlehem (beti) Belachew speaks English.
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Dr. Bethlehem (beti) Belachew is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.
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