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Dr. Karen Bhaskar, MD

Dr. Karen Bhaskar, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Bhaskar, MD is an ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1990. She is affiliated with SSM Health Monroe Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

904 7th Ave Seattle, WA 98104
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Dr. Bhaskar's Reviews

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Detached and cool
I don't need hand-holding in an eye exam, but it helps to be acknowledged as a human.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Linda – Nov 04, 2023
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Excellent. Dr. Bhaskar performed my cataract surgery two years ago and I continue to see her for annual vision care. She is so professional and patient, and thoughtfully addresses all my questions and concerns. She is a highly skilled surgeon and caring physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2021
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Dr Bashkar performed my cataract surgery in both eyes last year. I had absolutely no problems with her care, my surgery and my post operative appointments. I have returned for laser treatment of scar tissue this year and have 20/20 vision afterwards. She listened to my concerns and even contacted and conversed with my neurologist when I reported symptoms that could be a return of a neurological issue. I have made an appointment for my husband to see her as he is developing vision issues recently.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Margaret – Aug 13, 2020
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My multi-hour appointment with Dr. Bhaskar was so bad that I’m seriously considering having the exam repeated by another ophthalmologist. She didn’t seem to be listening to me, in a field that’s heavily reliant upon patient input. She absolutely dismissed my medical concerns (the primary reason I had been referred to her), and, frankly, seemed pretty hostile to both me and her staff. Also: be prepared to spend hours there, and booking weeks in advance doesn’t prevent being bumped.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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Jan 05, 2019
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Dr. Karen Bhaskar, MD is an ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1990. She is affiliated with SSM Health Monroe Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Eastern Va Grad Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Blink Optical LLC904 7th Ave Seattle, WA 98104
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Practice

The Polyclinic PLLC11011 Meridian Ave N Ste 200 Seattle, WA 98133
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Practice

Office9709 3rd Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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