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Karen Bhaskar, MD
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Patient review summary
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Excellent Doctor. Very professional and caring.
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She is very good at explaining everything clearly! She listens well and answers all my questions. She's professional , knowledgeable,and kind.
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The clinician commented on my frequent blinking as if it were a defect of mine, not a condition to which, for the purposes of the exam, she needed to adjust.
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She doesn't explain things very well.
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Dr Bhaskar is the BEST!
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My husband and I have already referred several friends to Dr. Baskhar!
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The doctor always shows concern and answers all of my questions.
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Apparently referral went to medical records first before doctor. Thus she did not know why I was there asking me questions about my eyes that were in the referral. Seems doctors should be first to know versus medical records.
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One of the best.
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Good experience
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She gave very clear instructions for all appointments. She also is Surgeon I would recommend to anyone that needs Cataract Surgery.
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Dr Bhaskar is always prepared and very thourough.
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Dr. Bhaskar is great!
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Dr. Bhaskar is excellent. She explains everything in detail and treats me with great kindness.
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Always treated well.
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All very good
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She's great. I do make referrals to her.
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Good
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Dr Bhaskar continues to be an excellent and trusted provider.
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About Karen Bhaskar, MD
Dr. Bhaskar is experienced in diagnosing and treating a range of conditions encountered as a general ophthalmologist including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, Blepharitis, and urgent eye conditions such as corneal abrasions. Outside of work, Dr. Bhaskar enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, traveling, and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.Philosophy of care
A patient's vision and health are interconnected. My goal every day is to help my patients achieve their best vision and health by providing thorough eye examinations with experienced, evidence-based diagnosis and treatment plans.Gender
Female
Board certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
The Polyclinic
NPI
1194755819
Hospital affiliations
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill
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Medical School
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Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Maywood, IL
Residency
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Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine
Norfolk, VA
Internship
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Northwestern University Graduate Medical School
Chicago, IL
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Awards and Publications
Seattle Met Magazine Top Doc
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