Dr. Patrick Munson

Why Choose Dr. Munson
Education & Advanced Training
Personal Impact
Outside the Operating Room

Why Choose Dr. King?

Over the years, he has performed more than 250,000 procedures and has helped tens of thousands of 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 as one of the top LASIK doctors in the United States who has helped many pilots, sharpshooters, military navigators and professional athletes achieve clear eyesight.

As someone who has personally undergone LASIK, Dr. King brings a unique understanding of the patient experience. Patients interested in his firsthand perspective can explore Dr. King’s personal LASIK story.

Education & Experience

Dr. Munson graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and he completed ophthalmology residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center. For two decades, he provided vision correction and eye care to soldiers, retirees and their families. Dedicated to pursuing the most cutting-edge care and technology, Dr. Munson served as faculty at four universities (including UW) and still regularly presents at national ophthalmology meetings. He is a certified trainer on multiple laser platforms and is one of only three surgeon trainers for the EVO ICL nationally. He has personally performed over 20,000 eye surgeries and has trained over 60 doctors to become eye surgeons. Dr. Munson specializes in Premium Cataract Surgery, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), the EVO ICL, and laser procedures like LASIK, PRK and SMILE.

Personal Impact

Dr. Munson’s passion for vision correction started in the 1990’s when poor vision almost prevented his own military career. An “early adopter”, he had PRK in Canada before the procedure was FDA-approved in the U.S. That life-changing experience with state-of-the-art vision correction fuels his empathy today for patients in their own desire for visual freedom.

Outside the Operating Room

Dr. Munson grew up in Michigan but travelled all over the world with the military. He fell in love with the beauty of the PNW and now makes Washington his home. Dr. Munson enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, three adult children, and three dogs. He is an avid fan of Star Wars, local sports, and his family. He enjoys volunteering for the Seattle Free Clinic and on overseas medical missions to South and Central America.

athlete with corrected vision now happy he can see without eyewear

Contact Us

Considering vision correction and want to learn more about your options? Schedule a complimentary consultation at one of our King LASIK locations to discuss advanced laser eye surgery with our experienced team. We’re here to answer your questions, review your candidacy, and help you explore a treatment approach tailored to your vision goals.

We welcome patients from across the Pacific Northwest and Southwest, including:

Seattle · Tacoma · Lynnwood · Tri-Cities · Vancouver / Portland · Tigard · Scottsdale / Phoenix

No matter which location you visit, you can expect a consistent focus on advanced technology, clinical expertise, and personalized care.

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