Dr. Gary W. Chung, MD | Federal Way, WA | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Gary Chung is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 26 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School and completed his residency training at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Chung is fluent in Spanish and Russian, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Chung practices at Evergreen Eye Center in Federal Way, Washington, and maintains hospital privileges at Saint Francis Hospital. He specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, helping patients preserve and restore their vision. His expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery, and intraocular lens implant procedures. Patients have rated Dr. Chung 4.4 out of 5 stars on average for his care and service.

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accepting new patients
4.4

14 Ratings
26 years of experience
39 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Russian
University of Illinois at Chicago
6 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Chung's Ratings and Reviews

4.4

14 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 25 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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Provided follow-up after the visit: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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I only rated a 4 because the wait time is ridiculous and when I called with what I thought was an emergency, it took them a week to get me in! However, Dr. Chung is worth the wait. My first experience with him was amazing. I went in because I could not see out of my right eye and had excruciating pain with eye movement. After all the testing he revealed it had nothing to do with my eyes. Immediately he had his staff schedule me for an MRI to figure out what was going on. I saw Dr. Chung on a Thursday and got an apt for the MRI on Monday. Monday evening Dr. Chung followed up with me to provide me with the results of the MRI. MS was the diagnosis...He had me into the hospital the next day and arranged my Neurology apt for me within that week. Without his expertise, caring, compassion, dedication, I would not have had the immediate treatment. I'm blessed and grateful for Dr. Chung!

January 25th, 2018

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Just completed cataract surgery on both eyes. Dr. Chung is very easy to work with and took the time to answer my numerous questions. Prior to surgery, I underwent several exams to determine the health of my eyes, what lens would work best and what the best procedure would be. The day of surgery (both of them) the staff was caring, efficient and wanted to make me feel comfortable. Dr. Chung has a personality that inspires confidence. He's clearly very skilled in his field. My last appointment he seemed as pleased with the result as I was.

January 24th, 2018

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Very genuine and caring.

December 4th, 2015

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The wait time for a simple recheck for dry eyes was over an hour. This seems to be standard practice at this office. I will be looking for a new doctor.

August 26th, 2015

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...bladeless cataract removal and toric lense implant...truly miraculous

May 2nd, 2015

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Every visit I made to the Evergreen clinic, no matter what the location, was a pure pleasure. I had two cataract surgeries done there and there aren't enough word to describe the level of excellence in their treatment. They are efficient, caring, and totally professional. I would recommend them to anyone needing eye care. They are, quite simply, the best!

February 23rd, 2015

Evergreen Eye Center

34719 6th Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003

Tel: (800) 340-3595

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Gary Whakuk Chung, MD	Dr. Benjamin Gordon Kuhar	Dr. Alexandria Fraleigh Jaksha	Dr. Rahul Mandiga, MD
Ophthalmology	Family Medicine	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.4 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
26 Years of Experience		9 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian			Speaks English
Federal Way , WA	Tacoma , WA	Tacoma , WA	Auburn , WA
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School		Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine	Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Cataract Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis)
Lasik Surgery
Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
Macular Degeneration
Vision Issues

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Illinois at Chicago.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Chung's NPI number is 1275642779.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Gary Chung affiliated with?: Dr. Gary Chung is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Gary Chung's office located?: Dr. Gary Chung's office is located at 34719 6th Ave S, Federal Way, WA, 98003.
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