OUR LASIK SURGEONS
Dr. Joseph King
Dr. Andrew Kopstein
Dr. Gary Fillmore
Dr. Lorne Schlecht
Dr. James Bailey
Dr. Jack Tian
Dr. Patrick Munson
DR. JOSEPH KING
Dr. Joseph King is an exceptionally talented LASIK surgeon who has dedicated his career to helping his patients achieve excellent vision without eyeglasses. As a LASIK patient himself, Dr. King appreciates the difference LASIK can make in a patient’s life. Over the years, he has performed more than 150,000 procedures and helped countless patients improve their quality of life through laser eye surgery. To deliver the best possible results, Dr. Joseph King uses the latest surgical and diagnostic technologies. Due to his considerable skill and experience, Dr. King is recognized one of Vancouver & Seattle’s top LASIK doctors who has helped many pilots, sharpshooters, military navigators and professional athletes achieve clear eyesight.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Joseph King, MD, received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine in Vancouver. Dr. King then completed an internship at several University of British Columbia-affiliated hospitals, followed by an ophthalmology residency at Case Western Reserve, St. Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland. As a testament to his skill and dedication, Dr. King was selected as the Chief Resident in his final year. After completing the required postgraduate training, Dr. King also served an advanced fellowship in laser vision correction at the University of South Florida Eye Institute.
Prior to opening his own LASIK practice, Dr. Joseph King served as a staff surgeon at LASIK Vision Institute in Bellevue, Washington, and as a Director of King LASIK, a group of LASIK centers. He has also served as the Chief Surgeon at LASIK MD in Vancouver and Calgary and as the Medical Director of Restore Vision Centers and LASIK MD centers in British Columbia and Alberta.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Dr. King developed a keen interest in laser vision correction while in medical school. He has pursued that interest by serving as a clinical investigator for numerous research projects and by evaluating several new laser eye surgery technologies. In 2010, Dr. Joseph King became the first eye surgeon in the world to perform LASIK using a new custom Wavefront-technology LASIK platform. He was also one of the first surgeons to perform LASIK using the Zyoptix XP microkeratome, Zyoptix-TS software and the Bausch and Lomb Z-100 laser platform. As further evidence of his trailblazing use of new technology, Dr. King was the first surgeon in Alberta to perform iLASIK, a sophisticated vision correction procedure that combines the IntraLase femtosecond laser, the AMO VISX excimer laser, Wavefront cornea mapping technology and an advanced iris registration device.
BIO
When he is not performing LASIK Dr. King enjoys his free time with his family, skiing, watersports, travelling and distance running. Both Dr. King and his wife Holly have competed recently in the Boston Marathon.
As a leading Seattle & Portland laser eye surgery provider, Dr. Joseph King is often invited to share his knowledge at ophthalmologist conferences and seminars. A dedicated LASIK surgeon committed to the advancement of his field, Dr. King is pleased to share his knowledge with other LASIK practitioners.
If you would like to learn how Dr. King can help you improve your vision, schedule a personal consultation by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 551-2020.
DR. ANDREW KOPSTEIN
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dr. Kopstein has been performing anterior segment implant surgery in the Puget Sound for over 20 years. His experience with over 50,000 eye surgeries has taught him how to achieve excellent results with even the most difficult eyes. His true talent lies in understanding how to utilize technology to achieve lasting and meaningful results. Dr. Kopstein is excited to combine his surgical talents with Dr. King’s experience with Laser Vision correction to truly offer patients the best solution for their long term vision goals. He is carefully tuned into the patient experience- which means listening to each patient, understanding their lifestyle goals, setting realistic expectations, and providing a relaxed and comfortable surgical environment.
Dr. Kopstein and his wife Kate have four children. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, golf, skiing and water skiing.
EDUCATION
Dr. Kopstein graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. He completed his postgraduate medical and surgical internships at Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Loyola University Medical Center/Hines VA Department of Ophthalmology in Chicago, Illinois.
EXPERIENCE
With a successful history performing over 45,000 LENS Procedures, Dr. Kopstein is one of the most experienced surgeons in the Pacific Northwest. He has served as Medical Director at Restore Vision Centers and Tacoma Eye Surgeons and has been a trusted referral source for many eye surgeons in the region.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
GIVING BACK
We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 551-2020.
DR. GARY FILLMORE
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Gary Fillmore, M.D., received his Bachelor´s degree from Brigham Young University, graduating cum laude. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Upon graduating from medical school Dr. Fillmore entered active military service as an officer in the United States Army. After completing an internship at Fort Lewis’ Madigan Army Medical Center, Dr. Fillmore completed his ophthalmology training at the Army’s flagship hospital- Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Here he received multiple military honors and served his final year as the Chief Resident. Dr. Fillmore served as a refractive surgeon for the military’s highly regarded Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program, providing these life-changing procedures to Airborne and Infantry Soldiers at Walter Reed, Fort Campbell, Fort Bragg and Fort Gordon.
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Dr. Fillmore is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgeries such as iLASIK and CustomVue PRK, as well as custom cataract surgery. He is certified in the use of many laser vision correction technologies including the VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser System and the Intralase Femtosecond Laser. Dr. Fillmore’s professional associations include:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- International Society of Refractive Surgery
- Society of Military Ophthalmologists
- Washington State Medical Association
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Dr. Fillmore is excited about the vision correction technologies available today, and is confident in performing these procedures even on family and close friends. He performed LASIK on his wife, Jennifer, in 2008. She now enjoys excellent vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses, and reports that it is the best thing she has ever had done for herself. The Fillmore family is completed by four beautiful daughters- Brittany, Mackenzie, Madeleine and Abigail.
GIVING BACK
We’d like to encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your free LASIK consultation with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 551-2020.
DR. LORNE SCHLECHT
Dr. Schlecht was raised in a military family and lived in several states growing up. Although he has spent much of his time in the Midwest, he is proud to now call Washington his home. He has a keen interest in health and nutrition and enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, hiking, kayaking and camping with his wife and two dogs. He is also an accomplished pilot and has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge to positively impact those around him.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Lorne Schlecht, MD is a board certified eye physician and surgeon who has a history of academic and professional excellence. Dr. Schlecht graduated at the top of his class (summa cum laude) at the University of South Dakota and Mayo Medical School. He was Chief Resident at Mayo and oversaw the training of many of the brightest minds in ophthalmology today. Dr. Schlecht specializes in small incision – no needle and no stitch lens procedures and has performed over 50,000 successful eye surgeries. He is a member of both the American Academy and European Societies of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Schlecht has been honored with three national awards for research to prevent blindness. He pioneered the use of lasers for bladeless eyelid surgery and small incision cataract surgery for more rapid healing and improved results as well. Throughout his career, he has conducted clinical research and has received numerous academic awards, but what he feels is his greatest honor is the trust his colleagues and staff have placed in him, choosing him to perform surgery on their family and friends.
GIVING BACK
We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 551-2020.
DR. JAMES BAILEY
BACKGROUND
Meet Dr. Bailey, a seasoned refractive surgeon who was inspired to help others after going through his own struggles with poor vision and the limitations of eyewear. Despite years of wearing contact lenses, he faced the challenges of dry eyes and discomfort while participating in one of his favorite activities: biking. After undergoing laser refractive surgery, he now enjoys clear vision and the simple joy of waking up to a world in focus. Dr. Bailey’s personal experience motivates him to provide reliable solutions for his patients, so they too can experience the freedom of clear vision.
Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Bailey now lives in Washington with his wife, Ruth, and his daughters, August and Eleanor. He enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and camping with his family.
EDUCATION
Dr. Bailey graduated from the Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. He completed his internship at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and his Ophthalmology Residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. After completing his residency, he completed a Cornea and Refractive Surgery fellowship at the University of California San Diego.
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Bailey has extensive refractive surgery experience across all refractive procedures currently available in the U.S., including LASIK, PRK, SMILE, Implantable Collamer lenses (ICL), and refractive lens exchange (RLE). He is certified and has performed surgeries on numerous LASER platforms from Zeiss, Alcon, and Johnson and Johnson. He is also certified as a clinical instructor for the Alcon EX 500 excimer LASER.
Dr. Bailey is a Major in the U.S. Army and is the Chief of Refractive Surgery at Madigan Army Center. He plays a crucial role in the military refractive surgery program at the national level and has contributed to policymaking and ensuring that LASIK is accessible to active-duty service members. In addition to his professional duties, Dr. Bailey has a passion for teaching and serves as a clinical instructor at Madigan Army Medical Center, where he trains residents from both Madigan and the University of Washington.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
- Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
GIVING BACK
We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 504-5237.
DR. JACK TIAN
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dr. Tian is a dedicated LASIK eye surgeon who always gives his all to help his patients achieve the best possible vision so they can live out their lives with comfortable clarity. Specializing in cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, and implantable collamer lenses, he has years of experience as an eye surgeon and has performed countless procedures. Dr. Tian is as passionate about moving the field of refractive eye surgery forward as he is with helping patients, and he has done so by refining and building new devices and surgical techniques.
When he isn’t restoring his patient’s vision, Dr. Tian enjoys hiking, creating music with his family, performing community service, teaching, traveling, making home improvements, and mentoring the next generation of eye surgeons.
EDUCATION
Dr. Tian received his undergraduate degree in molecular biology from the University of California and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California. He went on to complete his ophthalmology surgical training at the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester — the country’s premier optics institute and home to Kodak, Xerox, and Bausch and Lomb. In Rochester, he trained under Dr. Scott Macrae, M.D., a pioneer, authority, and innovator in refractive surgery.
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Tian served as a full-time Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Casey Eye Institute of Oregon Health and Sciences University, where he taught cataract surgery to resident trainees. Today, he is also a clinical assistant professor in ophthalmology at the University of Washington.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
GIVING BACK
We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 504-5237.
DR. PATRICK MUNSON
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dr. Munson brings a wealth of experience in laser and lens-based vision correction surgery. In 1992, he had PRK surgery in Canada so he could qualify for graduation from West Point and service overseas. Thirty years later, he received the Surgeon General’s highest award for leadership in the field of vision correction surgery. As an Army Colonel, he knows LASIK can be as lifesaving as it is life-changing for many of his patients. Dr. Munson is humbled by the patients who entrust their eyes to his care. He is dedicated to providing safe and effective vision correction solutions to meet each patient’s needs and lifestyle.
Originally from Michigan, Dr. Munson has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over a decade. He enjoys spending time with family, outdoor activities, cheering on Seattle sports teams, and walking his labradoodle, Luna.
EDUCATION
Dr. Munson graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, where he was selected Intern of the Year and Chief Resident. He is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
EXPERIENCE
With 15 years of laser and lens-based surgical experience, Dr. Munson has performed 10,000 vision correction procedures and supervised 20,000 as a Surgical Director for nearly a decade. He’s held academic positions at the University of Washington, University of South Carolina, and Uniformed Services University teaching LASIK, PRK, ICL and RLE. He is the only Army Ophthalmology Residency Program Director, training new doctors to become eye surgeons. He is a certified trainer on multiple laser platforms as well as the Evo ICL. His presentations at national meetings focus on improving visual outcomes and patient safety.
GIVING BACK
Dr. Munson helped establish a charity organization serving patients with poor vision in the South Sound. He volunteers with the Seattle Free Clinic, international humanitarian cataract missions, and trains eye technician at WAEPS.
OUR LASIK DOCTORS
DR. KATHY VUU
Dr. Kathy Vuu received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington and her optometry degree at Pacific University. After a short time of traveling, she returned to the beautiful Pacific Northwest and joined the King Lasik team in 2005.
Born in Vietnam, but her family immigrated to the United States when she was 5 years old, along with her parents and 5 siblings. Her parents have been a beautiful and impactful model of love to her, helping shape and encourage her to live with purpose and intention, and to invest in the things on her heart that would bare eternal value.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Since 2005, Dr. Vuu has been part of Cornerstone’s many medical missions team that have reached Vietnam and Cambodia, providing free medical, dental and eye care in less reached villages where healthcare is scarce and resources are not readily available. She serves on the Cornerstone missions core team, and has helped lead teams overseas yearly. Through all this, it has transformed her life and helped strengthen her values as she finds joy and blessings in the patients and children whom she has served, and the people whom she has served with. “You go thinking you’ll change their life, but in turn God uses them to change yours.”
GIVING BACK
We’d like to encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction consultation with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 551-2020.
DR. CHASE JACKSON
Dr. Jackson is skilled in customizing vision for his patient’s needs and using advanced Light Adjustable Lens technology to achieve superior visual outcomes.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dr. Jackson earned his doctorate degree from the Arizona College of Optometry with focus on an interdisciplinary approach to care. He helped establish and direct eye care services within Medical Center Hospital for at-risk and underserved populations via a federally qualified health center. Dr. Jackson’s professional experience also includes instructing as Adjunct Faculty Professor of Ophthalmology at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He spent seven years specializing in primary and secondary eye health care and has a particular interest in refractive care to optimize sight.
When he is not serving within our team of laser and refractive specialists, Dr. Jackson enjoys paddle boarding, dirt biking, and spending quality time with his wife and six children.
GIVING BACK
We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 551-2020.
DR. HELENA TZOU
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dr. Helena Tzou attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry. She completed a residency in pediatrics and vision therapy at Southern College of Optometry. Soon after residency, she became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO).
Before she joined King LASIK/K2 Vision in 2021, Dr. Tzou’s practice included pre- and post-operative LASIK and RLE care, primary eye care, specialty contact lenses, brain injury vision rehabilitation, and ocular disease management.
In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, listening to podcasts, attending musicals and operas, and visiting art, history, and science museums whenever she travels to new cities. She loves sharing a meal with her family and friends either at home or at a restaurant featuring cuisine from around the world.
GIVING BACK
We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 551-2020.
DR. TINA DIEHL
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dr. Diehl is a native of Vancouver, WA. She attended the University of Portland on a basketball scholarship and discovered her fascination with the beauty of the human visual system while studying Biology. After graduating Magna Cum Laude and being honored as a Division 1 Basketball Academic All-American, she played one year of semi-professional basketball and traveled the country before continuing on her educational path. She received her Doctorate from Pacific University College of Optometry with honors, and has given numerous presentations in the field of vision correction, has been published nine times, and has been an investigator in eleven FDA clinical trials relating to Lasik eye surgery. She is excited to be home after practicing in Los Angeles for 12 years in the specialties of refractive surgery and sports vision as the team eye doctor for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dr. Diehl’s world is exceptionally clear because she had Lasik in 2002 and has enjoyed 20/10 vision ever since (that’s twice as good as 20/20)! She feels honored and privileged to take care of her patients precious eyesight. She enjoys working as a team with her patients and their families to maximize visual potential through education and informed decision making. Dr. Diehl is focused on providing her patients with outstanding care and outcomes.
In her free time Dr. Diehl enjoys laughing with friends/family and traveling to sunny beaches. She is passionate about health and fitness and loves working out and playing sports with her husband, Mike, and their daughter, Gisele.
GIVING BACK
We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 551-2020.
DR. MEGAN EBEL
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Dr. Ebel received her doctorate in optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 2015. Before joining King Lasik, she practiced primary care optometry primarily in the greater Portland, Oregon area.
In her free time, Dr. Ebel enjoys outdoor adventures with her cockapoo, Saffron. She also enjoys attending live theater, visiting art museums, and hiking the many trails in the area.
GIVING BACK
We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 551-2020.