Summary

Dr. Tao Ming Thomas Chia is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the retina and vision. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and completed his internship and residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Chia further advanced his training through fellowship programs at the University of Southern California and Keck School of Medicine, focusing on specialized eye care. With 13 years of experience in ophthalmology, he provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Chia practices at Pacific Medical Centers Specialty Care in Renton, Washington, and maintains hospital privileges at UW Medical Center Montlake. He focuses on treating serious eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and posterior vitreous detachment. His expertise includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography, which help detect eye problems early. Dr. Chia also performs anti-VEGF treatments, which can help preserve vision in patients with certain retinal conditions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Southern California
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Speaks English Speaks English, Chinese Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Chinese
Renton , WASeattle , WASeattle , WASeattle , WA
Med School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tao Ming Thomas Chia

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Carelon PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Community Health Plan Of WA Medicaid
  • Community Health Plan Of WA Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Coordinated Care Medicaid
  • Evernorth PPO
  • First Choice PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Smart
  • Humana
  • Humana HMO
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser HMO
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Molina Medicare Advantage
  • Premera
  • Premera HMO
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Providence Health Plan PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • United Behavioral Health PPO
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tao Ming Thomas Chia has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tao Ming Thomas Chia has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Check-up
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Vision Issues
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Southern California2018
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California2018

Residency

University of Washington2017
University of Washington School of Medicine2017

Internship

University of Washington2014
University of Washington School of Medicine2014

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 2013

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