Dr. Bethlehem (beti) Belachew, MD | Federal Way, WA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Bethlehem Belachew is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care. She completed her 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 speaks English fluently.

She is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center and practices at the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Belachew focuses on treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. She performs advanced procedures such as cataract surgery and uses specialized imaging techniques like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.3

16 Ratings
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

Patients frequently praise Dr. Bethlehem Belachew for her thoroughness, professionalism, and personable nature, appreciating her ability to explain medical procedures and conditions clearly. They often express trust in her expertise and commend her caring demeanor, often recommending her to friends and family. However, the dataset does not include any negative feedback, suggesting a consistent pattern of positive reviews. Overall, Dr. Belachew and her staff are highly regarded by her patients for their quality of care and attentiveness.

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I can trust Dr belachew.

July 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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My doctor helped me understand the recommended procedure. My doctor was patient and kind with me and had a sense of humor. I left her office understanding my eye conditions better and the steps ahead of me to maintain my eye health. Thank you!

July 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Doctor Belachew is the best!

June 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Belachew is awesome and so is her assistant! Very professional and personable and friendly!

May 30th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Bethlehem Belachew Ophthalmologist Is always concerned, very thorough, knowledgeable & kind. She is the best and so are her assistance. I would recommend Dr. Bethlehem Belachew to friends and family anytime, they would need someone with great expertise.

April 30th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I have and do recommend Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, she's an excellent Opthalmologist, and I appreciate her.

April 8th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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My experience with Dr.Belachew and her staff was very good as always. I would definitely recommend them.

September 15th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Good visit with doctor.

April 30th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Have already reccomended Dr.Belachew she is a very caring Dr and explains everythingSo you can understand

February 10th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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The doctor was very thorough and explained everything in detail to me. She is one of the best doctors that I see at Virginia Mason and I appreciate her professionalism and concern for my care.

January 25th, 2024 | Source: Partner

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way

33501 1st Way S.Federal Way, WA 98003

Tel: (206) 223-6840

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

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Dr. Bethlehem (beti) Belachew, MD	Dr. Marcus Lawrence Turner	Dr. Molly Cunard	Dr. Michael Wong, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.3 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Federal Way , WA	Seattle , WA	Tacoma , WA	Renton , WA
Med School: Internship, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 2007 (Education/Training)	Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine		Med School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, MD
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Ophthalmology

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

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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