Summary

Christine Richter, OD, is a board-certified optometrist providing comprehensive eye care, including routine and acute services, specialty contact lenses, sports vision, and monitoring and treatment of chronic eye conditions. Dr. Richter cares for her patients as she would a family member, listening to their concerns and working up a game plan to achieve their best vision. She is especially vigilant when it comes to monitoring her diabetic patients, as well as keeping an eye out for glaucoma and macular degeneration in those over the age of 65. She feels it is a privilege to be entrusted to care for the eye health of her patients. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her family and golden retriever, and playing competitive tennis.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital-based Optometry, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Portland, OR, 1994
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Location

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Lynnwood

19116 33rd Ave WLynnwood, WA 98036
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OptometryOptometryOptometryOptometry
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37 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
Lynnwood , WABellevue , WAKirkland , WABellevue , WA
Med School: OD, Indiana University, School of Optometry, Bloomington, 1993 Med School: University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: State University of New York College Med School: Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL.
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christine Richter

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Empire Plan
  • First Choice Health - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Regence BlueShield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christine Richter has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christine Richter has the following area of expertise

  • Optometrist

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Optometry, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hospital-based Optometry, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Portland, OR, 1994

Medical School

OD, Indiana University, School of Optometry, Bloomington, 1993

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Christine Richter's office located?
Dr. Christine Richter's office is located at 19116 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, 98036.
Which hospitals is Dr. Christine Richter affiliated with?
Dr. Christine Richter is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Does Dr. Christine Richter accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Christine Richter accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Christine Richter accepting new patients?
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What languages does Dr. Christine Richter speak?
Dr. Christine Richter speaks English.

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