OUR LASIK SURGEONS

DR. GARY FILLMORE

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Gary Fillmore, M.D., received his Bachelor´s degree from Brigham Young University, graduating cum laude. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Upon graduating from medical school Dr. Fillmore entered active military service as an officer in the United States Army. After completing an internship at Fort Lewis’ Madigan Army Medical Center, Dr. Fillmore completed his ophthalmology training at the Army’s flagship hospital- Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Here he received multiple military honors and served his final year as the Chief Resident. Dr. Fillmore served as a refractive surgeon for the military’s highly regarded Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program, providing these life-changing procedures to Airborne and Infantry Soldiers at Walter Reed, Fort Campbell, Fort Bragg and Fort Gordon.

RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Dr. Fillmore is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgeries such as iLASIK and CustomVue PRK, as well as custom cataract surgery. He is certified in the use of many laser vision correction technologies including the VISX Star S4 Excimer Laser System and the Intralase Femtosecond Laser. Dr. Fillmore’s professional associations include:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• International Society of Refractive Surgery
• Society of Military Ophthalmologists
• Washington State Medical Association
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Dr. Fillmore is excited about the vision correction technologies available today, and is confident in performing these procedures even on family and close friends. He performed LASIK on his wife, Jennifer, in 2008. She now enjoys excellent vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses, and reports that it is the best thing she has ever had done for herself. The Fillmore family is completed by four beautiful daughters- Brittany, Mackenzie, Madeleine and Abigail.

GIVING BACK

We’d like to encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your free LASIK consultation with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 551-2020.

DR. JAMES BAILEY

BACKGROUND

Meet Dr. Bailey, a seasoned refractive surgeon who was inspired to help others after going through his own struggles with poor vision and the limitations of eyewear. Despite years of wearing contact lenses, he faced the challenges of dry eyes and discomfort while participating in one of his favorite activities: biking. After undergoing laser refractive surgery, he now enjoys clear vision and the simple joy of waking up to a world in focus. Dr. Bailey’s personal experience motivates him to provide reliable solutions for his patients, so they too can experience the freedom of clear vision.

Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Bailey now lives in Washington with his wife, Ruth, and his daughters, August and Eleanor. He enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and camping with his family.

EDUCATION

Dr. Bailey graduated from the Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. He completed his internship at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and his Ophthalmology Residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. After completing his residency, he completed a Cornea and Refractive Surgery fellowship at the University of California San Diego.

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Bailey has extensive refractive surgery experience across all refractive procedures currently available in the U.S., including LASIK, PRK, SMILE, Implantable Collamer lenses (ICL), and refractive lens exchange (RLE). He is certified and has performed surgeries on numerous LASER platforms from Zeiss, Alcon, and Johnson and Johnson. He is also certified as a clinical instructor for the Alcon EX 500 excimer LASER.

Dr. Bailey is a Major in the U.S. Army and is the Chief of Refractive Surgery at Madigan Army Center. He plays a crucial role in the military refractive surgery program at the national level and has contributed to policymaking and ensuring that LASIK is accessible to active-duty service members. In addition to his professional duties, Dr. Bailey has a passion for teaching and serves as a clinical instructor at Madigan Army Medical Center, where he trains residents from both Madigan and the University of Washington.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

GIVING BACK

We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 504-5237.

DR. JACK TIAN

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Dr. Tian is a dedicated LASIK eye surgeon who always gives his all to help his patients achieve the best possible vision so they can live out their lives with comfortable clarity. Specializing in cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, and implantable collamer lenses, he has years of experience as an eye surgeon and has performed countless procedures. Dr. Tian is as passionate about moving the field of refractive eye surgery forward as he is with helping patients, and he has done so by refining and building new devices and surgical techniques.

When he isn’t restoring his patient’s vision, Dr. Tian enjoys hiking, creating music with his family, performing community service, teaching, traveling, making home improvements, and mentoring the next generation of eye surgeons.

EDUCATION

Dr. Tian received his undergraduate degree in molecular biology from the University of California and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California. He went on to complete his ophthalmology surgical training at the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester — the country’s premier optics institute and home to Kodak, Xerox, and Bausch and Lomb. In Rochester, he trained under Dr. Scott Macrae, M.D., a pioneer, authority, and innovator in refractive surgery.

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Tian served as a full-time Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Casey Eye Institute of Oregon Health and Sciences University, where he taught cataract surgery to resident trainees. Today, he is also a clinical assistant professor in ophthalmology at the University of Washington.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Board of Ophthalmology
• American Medical Association

GIVING BACK

We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Seattle or Portland. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 504-5237.

DR. PATRICK MUNSON

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Dr. Munson brings a wealth of experience in laser and lens-based vision correction surgery. In 1992, he had PRK surgery in Canada so he could qualify for graduation from West Point and service overseas. Thirty years later, he received the Surgeon General’s highest award for leadership in the field of vision correction surgery. As an Army Colonel, he knows LASIK can be as lifesaving as it is life-changing for many of his patients. Dr. Munson is humbled by the patients who entrust their eyes to his care. He is dedicated to providing safe and effective vision correction solutions to meet each patient’s needs and lifestyle.

Originally from Michigan, Dr. Munson has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over a decade. He enjoys spending time with family, outdoor activities, cheering on Seattle sports teams, and walking his labradoodle, Luna.

EDUCATION

Dr. Munson graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, where he was selected Intern of the Year and Chief Resident. He is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

EXPERIENCE

With 15 years of laser and lens-based surgical experience, Dr. Munson has performed 10,000 vision correction procedures and supervised 20,000 as a Surgical Director for nearly a decade. He’s held academic positions at the University of Washington, University of South Carolina, and Uniformed Services University teaching LASIK, PRK, ICL and RLE. He is the only Army Ophthalmology Residency Program Director, training new doctors to become eye surgeons. He is a certified trainer on multiple laser platforms as well as the Evo ICL. His presentations at national meetings focus on improving visual outcomes and patient safety.

GIVING BACK

Dr. Munson helped establish a charity organization serving patients with poor vision in the South Sound. He volunteers with the Seattle Free Clinic, international humanitarian cataract missions, and trains eye technician at WAEPS.

DR. REX HAMILTON

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Dr. Rex Hamilton specializes in laser vision correction, refractive lens exchange, cataract surgery, and implantable collamer lenses. he is known throughout the United States and internationally as a leader in laser vision correction and premium cataract surgery. He pioneered many new surgical techniques during his 15 years as Professor and Director of the UCLA Laser Refractive Center at the Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles.

Dr. Hamilton was valedictorian of his high school class. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in physics and mathematics, Dr. Hamilton earned a Masters of Science degree in biomedical engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia. He continued his education at the University of California, Irvine, where he earned a Doctorates of Medicine degree and received numerous academic awards and scholarships, culminating in his graduating at the top of the class. He began performing cataract, corneal transplantation, and refractive surgery during his residency training at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. He has served on the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Preferred Practice Pattern Committee for Refractive Surgery, a publication that sets the standard of care for refractive surgery in the United States. He currently serves on the Refractive/Cataract Clinical Subcommittee for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

When he’s not helping patients achieve visual freedom, you can usually find Dr. Hamilton with his son, who is a true master of the Rubik’s Cube! They went to the World Championships in Melbourne in 2019 and you can even check out a documentary called “Speed Cubers” on Netflix, some of which was filmed at their house!

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American College of Surgeons
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• International Society of Refractive Surgery
• American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgeons
• California Medical Association

GIVING BACK

We encourage you to contact King LASIK and schedule your vision correction exam with our LASIK doctors in Scottsdale. You can set up your appointment by CLICKING HERE or by calling (877) 504-5237.