Marie A. Kernie, OD
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 Marie A. Kernie
I strive to provide comprehensive, efficient and quality eye care in a respectful and courteous atmosphere.
Pacific University
1101 Madison Street, Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98104
Pacific Medical Centers
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Community Reviews
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Marie Kernie is exceptional in her awareness of and attention to her patients. She is generous with her care and thorough in explanations and focus. I am grateful to be under her care.
Providence Patient
I am very happy with Dr Kernie
Providence Patient
Always a pleaure. Dr. Kerrie and her staff always friendly and professional!
Providence Patient
I have always had excellent care from Dr Kernie
Providence Patient
My Primary Care and Specialist team of doctors and med. Assistants at PacMed provide me with excellent care.
Providence Patient
Dr. Marie Kernie is absolutely the finest optometrist I've had in my 60+ years of having Rx eyeglasses! She gives time and care that's above my expectations!.
Providence Patient
Nothing but good experiences, always
Providence Patient
I appreciate the long term relationship with Dr Kernie
Providence Patient
Everyone including the provider was helpful and caring.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kernie is simply Outstanding!! She always provides thorough eye exams and carefully examines eye pressure, etc. 2025 SEATTLE's BEST OPTOMITRISTS !!
Providence Patient
My experiences have all been very positive.
Providence Patient
I'm very satisfied with healthcare at PacMed. Thank you.
Providence Patient
I received excellent service from my provider
Providence Patient
She's very helpful
Providence Patient
I feel very comfortable with my health care provider. She is knowledgeable and listens.
Providence Patient
Good, prompt, and friendly. Helpful
Providence Patient
Very nice to see Dr Kernie again for annual eye exam and check in.
Providence Patient
Doctor was respectful, professional and gave clear guidance
Providence Patient
Very happy to establish with such a knowledgable and experienced ophthalmologist
Providence Patient
I saw Dr. Kerney years ago and was amazed at her ability to zoom in on the prescription so quickly, I've worn glasses almost 60 years so lots of opportunities. Never had it so fast. Recently moved back to her list and was so glad, glad enough to drive downtown! Plus she has a sense of humor.
Providence Patient
Always appreciate Dr. Kirnie concern and advice in regard to my eyes.
Providence Patient
Dr Marie Kernie was so kind to accommodate me for my check up tho I was late because I had to clean my frozen windshield.
Providence Patient
Great service
Providence Patient
Dr Kernie has been my optometrist for a long time and has always given me the best of care.
Providence Patient
Excellent and thorough care by Dr Kernie
Providence Patient
I've always have had good experiences with my care team.
Providence Patient
Very personal and prepared for my visit
Providence Patient
Good experience
Providence Patient
I had a very pleasant visit with dr. Kearne
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
She was so great, explaining things very well and helping me to understand what is going on with my eye. My anxiety level was reduced a good deal.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kernie is wonderful! She listened to me, she explained her thought process behind her decisions, and she was even so kind as to help me find another provider at a clinic closer to home to establish with. She is so sweet! If her schedule aligned with mine better, I would have asked to establish with her in a heartbeat!
Providence Patient
Dr Keirny is top notch. Excellent interpersonal skills knowledgeable, kind and caring provider. Very responsive to health concerns. Don't let her retire!
Providence Patient
Great
Providence Patient
Dr. Kernie has always been extremely professional and helpful. She is very thorough and thoughtful. I appreciate her concern for my eyesight and the fact that she is takes extra time to check the scans to see if there are any changes or to allay my concerns. I have appreciated her for the last 20+ years !
Providence Patient
This provider always takes special care and interests in my wellness. I feel very fortunate to get such wonderful care.
Providence Patient
Everything is good.
Providence Patient
Dr Kerrie is the best eye doctor I have ever had. Very though and knowledgable.
Providence Patient
It's not fun going to the doctor but I enjoy my visits with Dr. Kernie.
Providence Patient
Excellent service and caring
Providence Patient
Very efficient and professional
Providence Patient
She is great
Providence Patient
She's happy to see me and very accomomating.
Providence Patient
Everything was great.
Providence Patient
I'VE BEEN SEEING DR KERNIE NOW FOR OVER 20-YRS. SHE'S SIMPLY AN OUTSTANDING OPTOMITRIST IN EVERY RESPECT. SHE'S BEEN CLOSELY MONITORING SEVERAL EYE CONDITIONS AND HER EXAMINATIONS ARE VERY THOROUGH. PLEASE PASS ON MY SINCERE APPRECIATION TO DR KERNIE FOR THE OUTSTANDING TREATMENTS AND ON-GOING CARE FOR MY EYE HEALTH.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kerney is great
Providence Patient
Provider was personable, respectful, attentive regarding my questions, competent and professional.
Providence Patient
My experience with Dr Kernie was very satisfactory and pleasant. She provided me with all the information I needed
Providence Patient
There are four providers who are organized to treat me as a team. They each and all are first-rate.
Providence Patient
Dr Kernie is thorough and thoughtful. I'm glad she's my eye doctor.
Providence Patient
My appointment with this care provider was a great experience. She made sure I understood the services she planned to provide to address my concerns. She was kind, professional, she listened and answered my questions.
Providence Patient
Excellent experiences.
Providence Patient
Very much satisfied with the take care me.
Providence Patient
I've always had excellent care from Pacific medical
Providence Patient
The Doc had a very good communication style. I did not feel like a number, but like a person.
Providence Patient
Dr Kerine was completely up to speed on my condition from having cataract surgery and knew what things I needed and how to approach my issues.
Providence Patient
She was amazing and so understanding
Providence Patient
Enjoy my visits with Dr kearny
Providence Patient
Excellent throughout
Providence Patient
Great experience visiting Dr. Kernie. She is very caring person, responsible and love her patients
Providence Patient
Knowledgeable and professional
Providence Patient
The doctor was very friendly and professional. She explained everything to me including: X-rays, eye drops, her recommendations and reasons for referrals.
Providence Patient
Very satisfied with the care!
Providence Patient
Dr Kernie is awesome. Always checking and double checking for accuracy.
Providence Patient
Excellent visit as always, enjoy Dr. Marie and her professionalism.
Providence Patient
She is very good
Providence Patient
She told me things I need to know about what she check on my visit
Providence Patient
Excellent, thoughtful and sensitive clinician.
Providence Patient
She made me feel heard and cared about and her examination seemed thorough her and her findings brought me great relief.
Providence Patient
Provider Kearney has always been attentive and addressing issues as needed. I am very pleased that she is part of my care team supporting my health.
Providence Patient
I appreciate how thorough and thoughtful Dr Kernie is.
Providence Patient
Always excellent
Providence Patient
I say thank you to my care provider they wonderful
Providence Patient
Dr. Kernie gave excellent advice for the care of my dry eyes that has been very beneficial.
Providence Patient
Friendly doctor
Providence Patient
Always professional and pleasant
Providence Patient
I feel I always receive excellent care from Dr Kernie
Providence Patient
I always have an excellent experience with Dr. Kernie who has been my optometrist for 25 years. She is very experienced, knowledgeable, caring and has excellent communication skills in listening and speaking. And I trust her fully with my health care needs.
Providence Patient
She always listen to me and is very pleasant and always helps me understand what is going on with my eyes
Providence Patient
Excellent care.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kernie did a superb job of addressing my concerns. Her assistant Sue was competent and pleasant but In my opinion she spent too much time talking about irrelevant things.
Providence Patient
Good experience
Providence Patient
Always pleasant, respectful, and informative. Makes sure I understand every aspect of my care and other options if needed. Always has a good demeanor and shows she cares for me as a patient. That's important.
Providence Patient
Good experience. The doctor is my eye doctor.
Providence Patient
Good experience
Providence Patient
I have been seeing Marie Kernie for many years she is always thorough In her work up's and kind in her manner.
Providence Patient
Care is good, but It takes too long to get appointments.
Providence Patient
My provider team of Primary care physician and Specialists plus their support staff are excellent.
Providence Patient
As always, excellent care, professional and personable attention to me as the patient.
Providence Patient
Everything is good!
Providence Patient
I always appreciate the friendliness and professionalism of Dr. Kernie and the staff at PacMed.
Providence Patient
All good.
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
Very good
Providence Patient
Excellent care. Unusually long wait time this time only.
Providence Patient
I was treated with great respect and appreciated everyone involved with me.
Providence Patient
I have had nothing but good experience at PacMed Centers with both receptionist and Doctors.
Providence Patient
Always been treat nice
Providence Patient
It was okay.
Providence Patient
Great visit. Thorough, attentive.
Providence Patient
The doctor resolved a problem I had had for over a year
Providence Patient
Wonderful. Met all my needs
Providence Patient
I had a good experience with the with the doctor she was very polite very nice to explain everything as a doctor should do she was awesome and I hope I get the opportunity to come back and visit her again which is my first time here at that clinic I got treated also that was nice
Providence Patient
We have seen Dr Kernie for many years for eye care. She has great rapport and takes excellent care of my sister's vision. She is awe of and understands whole medical history and consults with other providers as needed. We appreciate Dr Kernie very much.
Providence Patient
Overall I have a pleasant visit
Providence Patient
My provider has professional manner. Patiently listened to your concerns and caring your wellness. I am very fortunate to be her patient.
Providence Patient
I was treated very good have no problems
Providence Patient
None really, she is thorough
Providence Patient
I don't have a problem with any Doctors or Nurses.
Providence Patient
Dr, Kernie gave me the eye check up I badly needed. She treated me professionally.
Providence Patient
Always a pleasant visit with dr. Kearnie. She listens !
Providence Patient
Dr kernie is just the best!!
Providence Patient
I've been seeing Dr. Kernie for over 20-yrs. Now. Dr. Kernie is truly an Outstanding Doctor and always provides the best care possible. BEST IN WASHINGTON!!
Providence Patient
First time with this provider and I had absolutely good experience
Providence Patient
Excellent Care
Providence Patient
I have seen many doctors about my eyes since I was 5 yrs old. That's 70 years and Dr. KERNIE is one of the best at understanding my unique needs. She has always gone the extra distance,
Providence Patient
It was a good visit
Providence Patient
Dr. Marie Kernie was the best optomotrist I have seen. Really appreaciated the time she took to evaluate and explain all conditions I was concerned about and more.
Providence Patient
Dr. Kearny is an especially astute physician. She "sees" the person she is with, listens well and responds to concerns with thoughtfulness and respect. I am grateful for the years of care and oversight.
Providence Patient
Easy to talk to and very pleasant
Providence Patient
Dr. Kernie is the best !
Providence Patient
Had a good experience. Everything was explained to me clearly
Providence Patient
Conditions and Procedures
- Accommodation
- Achromatopsia
- Astigmatism
- Autoimmune Retinopathy
- Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy
- Blurred Vision
- Color Blindness
- Cone Rod Dystrophy
- Contact Lens Induced Corneal Edema
- Contact Lens Infections
- Contact Lenses
- Diplopia
- Divergence Insufficiency
- Enhanced S Cone Syndrome
- Examination Of Eyes
- Eye Health
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Floaters
- Legal Blindness
- Myopia
- Night Blindness
- Partial Sight
- Presbyopia
- Replacement Of Contact Lens
- Usher Syndrome
- Virtual Care
- Vision Loss
- Visual Aids
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Visual Field Testing
- Visual Impairment
Very courteous and professional.
Providence Patient