Kathy Nguyen, OD

Kathy Nguyen, O.D.

Optometrist

“My deep commitment to optometry is founded on the integral role that vision plays in our quality of life. I continually strive to optimize, preserve and protect my patients’ sight through the lenses of shared-decision making and the integration of advanced technology and science. The eyes are the lamp to the body and I believe that vision is more than seeing clearly, it is a gateway to overall well-being.”

Dr. Kathy Nguyen was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, and earned her Doctorate of Optometry at Pacific University College of Optometry. Her clinical training was completed at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Alaska, a large Ophthalmology practice in New Jersey, and the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Kentucky.

Dr. Nguyen went on to complete an Optometric Residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at Kaiser Permanente in Tacoma, Washington. She then practiced on Vancouver Island, providing comprehensive eye care in private practice while also traveling to remote First Nations communities. After several years, she relocated back to Seattle to be closer to her husband’s roots in the area.

Beyond her time in clinic, Dr Nguyen is dedicated to public service and has volunteered abroad with VOSH International to Costa Rica and China. While in China, she led a team of Doctors and students and collaborated with the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, one of the most prestigious eye hospitals in China. Dr. Nguyen has also contributed to the field of Optometry through research, authoring multiple conference posters presented at the American Academy of Optometry.

In her free time, Dr. Nguyen loves to spend time exploring the hiking trails and local eats in the Seattle metro area, cooking and reading.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, University of Waterloo
  • Doctorate of Optometry, Pacific University College of Optometry
  • Residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease, Kaiser Permanente

Specialties:
  • Ocular Disease Care
  • Specialty Contact Lenses
  • Dry Eye Treatment

Fun Facts:
  • She has 2 cats: Lumi, named after the glaucoma medication Lumigan, and Toonie, named for the Canadian 2 dollar coin
  • She met Taylor Swift during a surprise pop-up in New York