Dr. Kristin Tarbet, MD

Ophthalmology•Female•Age 57

Ophthalmology

Dr. Kristin Tarbet, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Bellevue, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities EvergreenHealth Medical Center - Kirkland and Saint George Regional Hospital. Her office accepts new patients.

Dr. Kristin Tarbet, MD

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1810 116th Ave NE Ste D1 Bellevue, WA 98004
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Dr. Tarbet's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
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Dr. Tarbet performs Repair of Entropion or Ectropion more than 99% of her peers

Dr. Tarbet performs this procedure more than 99% of her peers

Eyelid Surgery
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Dr. Tarbet performs Eyelid Surgery more than 98% of her peers

Dr. Tarbet performs this procedure more than 98% of her peers

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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tarbet treats Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) more than 97% of her peers

Dr. Tarbet treats this condition more than 97% of her peers

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Dr. Tarbet's conditions and procedures:

  • Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Anisocoria
  • Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
  • Birthmark
  • Blind Hypotensive Eye
  • Blindness
  • Blocked Tear Duct
  • Brow Ptosis
  • Cataract
  • Chronic Conjunctivitis
  • Conjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Corneal Erosion
  • Dacryoadenitis
  • Drusen
  • Esotropia
  • Exophoria
  • Eye Cancer
  • Eye Pain
  • Eyelid Disorders
  • Eyelid Spasm
  • Eyelid Tumor
  • Facial Skin Cancer
  • Floaters
  • Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
  • Glaucoma
  • Graves' Disease
  • Harada's Disease
  • Herpetic Keratitis
  • Heterophoria
  • Hordeolum
  • Hypertropia
  • Hyphema
  • Hypotony of Eye
  • Hypotropia
  • Iridocyclitis
  • Lacrimal Gland Disorder
  • Macular Hole
  • Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
  • Nerve Sheath Tumors
  • Nystagmus
  • Ocular Hypertension
  • Orbital Cellulitis
  • Paralytic Strabismus
  • Pterygium
  • Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
  • Retinal Dystrophy
  • Retinal Hemangioma
  • Retinal Hemorrhage
  • Retinal Vascular Occlusion
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
  • Senile Cataracts
  • Skin Cancer
  • Strabismus
  • Stye
  • Ulcerative Blepharitis
  • Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
  • Vascular Disease
  • Visual Field Defects
  • Vitreous Hemorrhage
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Adjacent Tissue Transfer
  • B-Scan Ultrasound
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Blepharorrhaphy
  • Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
  • Conjunctivocystorhinostomy
  • Conjunctivoplasty
  • Dacryocystorhinostomy
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
  • Enucleation of Eye
  • Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
  • Excision of Chalazion
  • Excision of Skin Cancer
  • Excision of Skin Lesion
  • Eye Examination
  • Eyelid Lift
  • Facelift
  • Facial Reconstruction
  • Farnsworth Lantern Test
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
  • Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
  • Ocular Prosthetics
  • Orbit Evisceration
  • Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
  • Puncture Aspiration
  • Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
  • Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
  • Repair of Lid Retraction
  • Skin and Tissue Reduction
  • Skin Grafts
  • Tear Duct Surgery
  • Vision Screening
  • Wound Repair

Dr. Tarbet's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tarbet

3.7

Based on 36 ratings

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I have globe subluxation and need surgery, but this doctor refuses to do it. I wasted 6 weeks waiting to see her and I had to take medical leave because I couldn't see out of my eye for 2 of those weeks. Never had a chance to explain my situation in full. Went through a bunch of tests, pain, and loss of income because I couldn't get in to see this doctor for 3 weeks after my eye popped out of socket. Does anyone understand how painful it is to have your eye pop out of socket?! I have had a very traumatic experience and nothing is getting done about it.
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Jul 25, 2019
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I am a patient of her Bellevue location. My skin has never been so great and I’m so happy with my surgery. Everyone is amazing and I love how friendly they all are.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Nancy – Jun 08, 2019
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Enlighten pick Genesis this treatment is awesome Clar and Chris are kind and they make you feel at ease .
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Apr 03, 2019
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I love Dr. Tarbet and her team! They are always so patient with me when I ask questions. Her team is always smiling and helpful.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sue S in Kirkland, WA – Aug 09, 2018
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Very unprofessional, unethical and incompetent admin. I had cosmetic billing dispute because of their inefficiency and miscommunication. At the end I had to pay the full bill because of their fault. The treatment I received bella fill for my tiny chicken pox mark did not work either. But it is the failing to take responsibility of their incompetent admin and make customer pay for it is just wrong and unacceptable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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rnazPresent in seattle, WA – Aug 07, 2018
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Dr. Tarbet is among the best. A master injectionist (she teaches it). She is very warm & caring. Always honest, she tells me if i don't need something. I won't go anywhere else for fillers. An anesthesiologist acquaintance who works w hundreds of cosmetic surgeons said Dr. Tarbet has an artistic flair the others just don't. If/when i need a brow or facelift I'm going to her. Chris does the prp injections and I am getting phenomenal results! He loves his work & it shows. Super friendly guy!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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nicole marchant in Seattle, WA – Jun 19, 2017
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I visited Dr. Tarbet's office in spring 2016. It was my first time considering any type of cosmetic injection and I had visited two other offices for an under eye belotero injection. Dr. Tarbet's nurse injector made me feel so comfortable and was very good at working to address my concerns. After 20 years of under eye bags, I was so happy to get the injection particularly before a big college reunion! I am considering the restylane injection and will certainly go back to Dr. Tarbet's office!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Federal Way, WA – Mar 21, 2017
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I have Graves disease. My eyes have been so irritated and even the skin around them. So happy that I found this practice. I called and got in to see Chris the next day. I am feeling so much better. He had solutions that no other doctor has been able to address. I am very thankful for this group of doctors and their kindness.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gwen in Bothell, WA – Dec 13, 2016
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Dr. Tarbet is awesome!! And so are her staff. Very pleasant, supportive, helpful, warm office atmosphere. The surgery results were as Dr. Tarbet explained. She is an artist and a surgeon!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Claire in Bothell Wa – May 28, 2016
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SHE WAS GREAT AND VERY HELPFULL
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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PAT RUTLEDGE in Snoqualmie, WA – Apr 23, 2016
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I have been seeing Dr Tarbet for over 5 years now. I have seen her for facial cosmetic surgery & ongoing treatments. I absolutely love her. My results from her work have been outstanding.I receive compliments all the time. As a medical professional myself, I know her surgical skills are exceptional. I admire all the work she has done for me. She is wonderful in the office setting. I always take note of who the doctors & nurses seek out for their own care--Dr Tarbet!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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OB/GYN in Tacoma in Tacoma, WA – Apr 08, 2016
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Recommending her to EVERYONE! The Amara technician, Dori, was amazing. The front desk is fabulous. Her nurses and just everyone was FABULOUS! Her fellow, Dr. Jacobs, is exceptional, and of course - Dr. Tarbet is beyond belief. I truly adore and value her.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Synda McCormick in Bellevue, WA – Mar 10, 2016
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Biography

Dr. Kristin Tarbet, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bellevue, WA and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University...Read more

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

University Of Wisconsin Madison

Fellowship Hospital, 1999

Washington University

Fellowship Hospital, 1997

University of Utah

Internship Hospital, 1993

University of Utah School of Medicine

Medical School, 1992

  • English
  • Spanish

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    What is Dr. Kristin Tarbet, MD's office address?

    Dr. Tarbet's office is located at 1810 116th Ave NE Ste D1, Bellevue, WA 98004. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Dr. Kristin Tarbet, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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