Summary

Dr. Karen Bhaskar is a board-certified ophthalmologist with 36 years of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision-preserving procedures. She earned her medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bhaskar speaks English and brings more than three decades of expertise to her ophthalmology practice.

Dr. Bhaskar is affiliated with OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center and practices at the Optum Northgate Plaza location in Seattle, Washington. She specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and posterior vitreous detachment. Her practice includes advanced procedures such as retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and anti-VEGF treatment. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 36 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Optum - Northgate Plaza

9709 3rd Ave NESeattle, WA 98115

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.6 
36 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks German, Spanish
Seattle , WASilverdale , WAFederal Way , WAPoulsbo , WA
Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Bhaskar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Bhaskar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Bhaskar has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Karen Bhaskar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Karen Bhaskar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Karen Bhaskar's office located?
Dr. Karen Bhaskar's office is located at 9709 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Bhaskar?
You can find contact information for Dr. Karen Bhaskar here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Bhaskar affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Bhaskar is affiliated with Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center.
Does Dr. Karen Bhaskar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karen Bhaskar accepts on their Vitals profile.

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