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Dr. Charles Birnbach, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. Charles Birnbach, MD
4.5 (42 Ratings)
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Dr. Charles Birnbach, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bellevue, WA.
Dr. Charles Birnbach, MD
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Dr. Charles Birnbach, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Bellevue, WA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Charles Birnbach, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bellevue, WA.

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Dr. Birnbach graduated from New York University in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Washington.Dr. Charles Birnbach, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bellevue, WA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Birnbach currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Astria Sunnyside Hospital and Kittitas Valley Healthcare. Dr. Birnbach has experience treating conditions like Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Vitreous Hemorrhage and Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Birnbach received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Birnbach's office accepts new patients. Dr. Birnbach is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroideremia
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Day Blindness
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Scleral Ectasia
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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  • Nexus Open Access
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    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    WA AWH Puget Sound POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Open Access Plus
  • Heritage
    Heritage Signature
    Blue High Performance Network
    Heritage Prime HMO
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Preferred Provider Network - WA PPO
  • Coop Core

Locations

  1. 1 Proliance Retina
    1750 112th Ave NE Ste D050, Bellevue, WA 98004
  2. 2 Office
    215 E George Hopper Rd, Burlington, WA 98233
  3. 3 Office
    321 Ramsay Way Ste 107, Kent, WA 98032
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Office
    2205 W Dolarway Rd Ste 2, Ellensburg, WA 98926
  5. 5 Office
    1229 Madison St Ste 620, Seattle, WA 98104
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birnbach
4.5
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Sep 01, 2021
Dr. Birnbach is obviously well-versed in retina technology. He is friendly and explains one's eye situation clearly. His guidance has helped keep my macular degeneration in check for over ten years.
Donald (Sandy) Graham — Sep 01, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Washington
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Birnbach, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Birnbach's profile.

Dr. Birnbach frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Vitreous Hemorrhage and Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Birnbach, MD is affiliated with Astria Sunnyside Hospital and Kittitas Valley Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. Charles Birnbach, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Astria Sunnyside Hospital

    1016 Tacoma Ave, Sunnyside, WA

  • Kittitas Valley Healthcare

    603 S Chestnut St, Ellensburg, WA