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Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA.

About

Dr. Van Gelder graduated from Stanford University. Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Van Gelder currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Van Gelder has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Posterior Uveitis and Eye Infections among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Van Gelder received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Van Gelder's office accepts new patients. Dr. Van Gelder is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Posterior Uveitis
Eye Infections
Iridocyclitis
Posterior Uveitis
Eye Infections
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Blindness
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Localized Anterior Staphyloma
Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Ocular Syphilis
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Preferred Provider Network - WA PPO
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    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN

Locations

  1. 1 Gme Office University of Washington
    1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
  2. 2 Harborview Division-KC Public Health
    908 Jefferson St, Seattle, WA 98104
  3. 3 UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center
    325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
  4. 4 UW Medicine at South Lake Union
    750 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Van Gelder's profile.

Dr. Van Gelder frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Posterior Uveitis and Eye Infections. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Russell Van Gelder, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA