Tao Ming Thomas Chia, MD
Seattle, WA 98104
Seattle, WA 98104
Pacific Medical Centers Specialty Care - First Hill
1101 Madison Street, Suite 310, Seattle, WA 98104
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About Tao Ming Thomas Chia
I believe in combining evidence-based medicine and advanced technology to provide the best care for my patients.
Dr. Thomas's medical interests include: cataract surgery in patients with prior refractive surgery, dry eye disease, laser and surgical cornea treatment and laser and surgical glaucoma treatment.
University of Washington
2014
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
2013
University of Southern California
2018
University of Washington
2017
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
1101 Madison Street, Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98104
1801 Lind Avenue Southwest, Building D
Renton, WA 98057
Pacific Medical Centers
Cycling, road trips, trying out new restaurants, spending time with family
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Excellent specialty provider
Providence Patient
Always professional and prompt while stile seeing me as a person
Providence Patient
Dr. Chia is patient and helped me calm down when I got nervous about the eye clips . He got larger ones to keep it open better. He's a great doctor!
Providence Patient
I was 45 minutes late and he squeezed me in anyway! Unheard of. I am so grateful.
Providence Patient
All my health (pacific medical) providers ever since 1992 I already with Swedish providence all providers I have been with are compassionate, caring, respectful, very good listenerI truly believe that all providers in this medical profession are capable of providing services for all patients with no fear and compassion to their patientsI am very thankful to my doctors, and staffs, GOD bless you all(
Providence Patient
He gave me a lot of information about my conditions before considering any procedures. Appreciate his frank assessment.
Providence Patient
Visit and experience was excellent!
Providence Patient
Everyone at this clinic has been helpful patient with old people that don't hear very well. Kind, help me not get lost
Providence Patient
Dr was very kind, informative, and supportive of what's going on. Can tell he really cared and listened to all of our concerns
Providence Patient
The experience was quite good, though I would have liked a conversation about long term steps, or my left eye, since the cornea will also need to be worked on.
Providence Patient
Always treated with respect.
Providence Patient
Knowledgeable and helpful. Appreciated
Providence Patient
Knowledge of fixing my eye was extraordinarily fantastic. I appreciate him getting a great great education and doing a fantastic job fixing my eye
Providence Patient
My overall experience was very smooth, clearly explained steps along the way - indicating respect to me as a patient to know what is happening.Very professional, and yet courteous and warm treatment during my whole appointment. Excellent clinic.
Providence Patient
Allgood
Providence Patient
Great Job. Thanks
Providence Patient
First time seeing Dr Chia who I was referred to and was very knowledgeable in explaining what to expect with a surgical procedure I will be having. Good communication skills.
Providence Patient
Excellent health care team
Providence Patient
He was great!
Providence Patient
Very pleased
Providence Patient
Provider was one of the most knowledgable providers I have ever met and helped me understand so much in regards to my condition, really appreciated his effort to answer all my questions to the best of his abilities. Only Issue I had is waiting around 30-40 minutes both in the waiting room/doctors office to finally be seen by the provider, but I would say it was well worth the wait.
Providence Patient
They are good any one I saw. In the pmc.
Providence Patient
Scheduled to have cataract surgery Two days prior, had a bad fall, landed on face, eye badly swollen & bruised. Called to cancel surgery. Dr. Chia requested I come into make sure eye was not injured. Determined eye o.k., discussed care of bruised area, what to expect as bruising healed. Really appreciate him thourghaly checking eye & providing additional information regarding care of eye.
Providence Patient
I have always received excellent care at PacMed
Providence Patient
Dr Chia seems very knowledgeable and is always very pleasant and thorough
Providence Patient
Doctor at PAC med have always provided excellent care
Providence Patient
I love Pacific Medical Centers.
Providence Patient
Med Provider is very knowledgeable with his specialty and fully cognizant of my other health conditions
Providence Patient
Dr. Chia and the staff are the best. NO complaints, appreciate the care and concern.
Providence Patient
Provider was excellent
Providence Patient
Everything went very well
Providence Patient
Visit satisfied.Questions answered n understood clearly.thank you
Providence Patient
Very good
Providence Patient
Dr. Chia was great! He listened to me and was caring. His practice was very well organized, pleasant, and efficient.
Providence Patient
The staff worked hard at getting me in to see Dr Chia as soon as possible as I was very worried about my eyes.Dr Chia explained everything an he came up with a plan to help heal my eyes.
Providence Patient
All was goodNo concerns with this provider
Providence Patient
Very pleased with my Provider
Providence Patient
Everything was good, they are professional.
Providence Patient
Doctor Chia is awesome
Providence Patient
Dr. Was very professional, attentive, always answering all my questions. During my procedure he was explaning, step by step. He doble check everything !
Providence Patient
I was going to NW Eye doctors at pacific medical are so much better thank you
Providence Patient
I greatly impressed with this visit. It was different than my first one. I was skeptical at first about returning but after this visit I am really impressed. The Dr was excellent knowledgeable and well aware of my concerns. Iam planning on staying with him foe followup! His nurse/assistant should get a raise. She is one of or maybe the best person I have dealt with in her type of position. She adds a great deal to the excellent care from the doctor. It is very hard to find someone as competent and as personable as this professional.
Providence Patient
Great Doc!
Providence Patient
I was referred to Dr. Chia by another physician for an eye ailment. He understood my issue quickly, explained things thoroughly and answered all of my questions. I liked him a lot.
Providence Patient
I received a call 1 1/2 days after I sent a message. I saw a doctor that same day. Excellent care. Grateful
Providence Patient
Very good visit. We'll see how the eye infection heals under the antibiotics. Enjoyed our interaction and would see him again, if needed.
Providence Patient
He was very helpful
Providence Patient
He is a good doctor who knows his work
Providence Patient
Keep up the good work!
Providence Patient
Dr Chia and staff treated me as a valued person and I got all questions answered to my satisfaction.
Providence Patient
Dr. And all staff were 10/10. I'm so pleased with the care and consideration I received during this visit and would recommend to my friends and family 100 percent!
Providence Patient
Good I guess
Providence Patient
No bad experience!
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
Dr. Chia has been excellent! PMC's Mychart is a game changer! Very convenient and the response is quick and direct. Makes life easier. My hats off to all of the Doctors at PMC. Great Job! Bring back the pharmacy!!
Providence Patient
It's always a good experience there. Thank everyone for me.
Providence Patient
A visit with Dr Chia is always a good experience.
Providence Patient
I was very well cared for and am extremely happy about the the result of the YAG "tune-up" I got in my left eye w/ Dr. Chia. The procedure really cleared things up. A big noticeable positive difference! Thank you!Also - I was very impressed with the online waiting list system that lets one see and then choose or pass on an appointment that becomes open due to someone else's cancellation. Worked amazing well for me. And for that - also thank you!-rs
Providence Patient
Dr. Chia gives simple, understandable explanations.
Providence Patient
Great experience
Providence Patient
Appreciate his expertise & professionalism
Providence Patient
I am extremely happy with my cataract surgery Dr Chia performed and he was so helpful answering my few questions I had. I'm so happy with Dr Chia.
Providence Patient
Very good service.
Providence Patient
He was very helpful in helping me understand what I am experiencing and helped me figure out what I can do about it. Thanks l!
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
Excellent in all respects. Thanks for professional service. Gene
Providence Patient
No complaints
Providence Patient
He and his team were thorough their advice and discussion of my condition and issues.
Providence Patient
The doctor was very good about giving me the options for my future eye surgery. I needed a general exam to determine how far my cataracts had progressed, and if I was able to get my lenses replaced. I am diabetic too, so I wanted to have an exam for that too. The doctor was very good about going through my results and explaining everything.
Providence Patient
It was a great experience overall.
Providence Patient
Dr.Chia is very good,courteous and friendly,He explained everything and addressed all my questions .
Providence Patient
I had a good experience. Dr. Chia was patience and understanding of my eye problems. I'm happy that I can see much better after my procedure. I was very worried about my eyes.
Providence Patient
Dr Chia is personable and easy to talk to.
Providence Patient
Dr. Chia takes time to ask me questions and explain treatment for my condition. He's a good listener and a caring health care provider.
Providence Patient
No complaints! Dr. Chia is a very good doctor!!
Providence Patient
Satisfied
Providence Patient
Good experience
Providence Patient
Satisfied with care
Providence Patient
This was my initial contact with Dr. Chia. I am very satisfied with his care!
Providence Patient
I was very happy to get in and see Dr Chia because he was a referral by my optometrist for a persistent stye that was on my lower eye lid. He gave me options on treatment and I chose the one to remove it in the office.
Providence Patient
Excellent Communicator. Very impressed with this Doctor
Providence Patient
So far so good
Providence Patient
The Dr and his staff were extremely caring in regard to my challenging condition.
Providence Patient
Excellent care
Providence Patient
I thought that Dr. Chia and his staff treated me with care and kindness. It was easy communicating to Dr. Chia, and I enjoyed my experience.
Providence Patient
I'VE HAD VERY GOOD EXPERIENCES WITH MY CARE PROVIDER
Providence Patient
All the practitioners that I have come in contact with have been professional, respectful and friendly.
Providence Patient
I feel great withDr. Chia taking care with my eyes. I will probably need a new Cornea transplant and will have Dr. Chia prform the surgery.
Providence Patient
My doctor is very good and also the assistant.They are very professional and helpful in helping me .Also the front desk are all good and easy to approach
Providence Patient
Dr. Chia and his staff were kind and efficient.
Providence Patient
Dr Chia is always very professional and friendly. He provides excellent care. He follows-up on past issues, no matter how small and listens to my concerns.
Providence Patient
He gave me a good number of options to address my concerns.
Providence Patient
C h ia is a very good eye special doctor.
Providence Patient
I'm comfortable talking to Dr. Chia cause he listened well and explained well my issues.
Providence Patient
The appointment was exactly as anticipated.
Providence Patient
Really pleased with the answers and information about my concerns.
Providence Patient
Great doctor.
Providence Patient
This doctor is EXCELLENT!! He's attractive, HE'S A REAL DOCTOR! I was so comfortable with him, very relaxed and shares his incredible knowledge!! I like him, perfect bedside manner. He's definitely a Top Gun.
Providence Patient
Very good
Providence Patient
Good job I'm happy for everyone and everything
Providence Patient
This was a great visit and this doctor helped me get over my eye frustration issue.
Providence Patient
This was an appointment with a cornea surgeon-a specialist-not a general practice doctor for a wellness check. Questions in survey not applicable,Dr Chia and staff person both excellent
Providence Patient
Dr.Chia has provided me exceptional care. His staff are great too. I know I'm in good hands when it comes to my eye care. And that's huge!!
Providence Patient
It was a great experience. I was somewhat concerned and nervous when I had went there, but everything was great.
Providence Patient
Very knowledgeable, caring, easy to understand and friendly.
Providence Patient
Knowledgeable, friendly, professional, calm, waiting for me to complete my responses without anticipating my answer.
Providence Patient
Very thoughtful and thorough
Providence Patient
Thank you Dr.Chia For taking out my cataracts on both eyes so I could see clearly again.
Providence Patient
I never had problems PMC Renton. My Doctors are the best and have good relations with them.
Providence Patient
Dr. Chia is a good doctor. I'm glad I can see him.
Providence Patient
Prompt and polite
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Conditions and Procedures
- Cataract Removal
- Complex Cataract Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (Migs)
- Multifocal Lens Implant
- No Stitch Cataract Surgery
- Premium Intraocular Lens Implant
- Toric Intraocular Lens Implant
He was a good listener, and remembered what I said.
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