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Biography: Dr. Beti Belachew, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Federal Way, WA. She is 52 years old. Dr. Beti Belachew, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Loren Vesselle, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of experience providing comprehensive eye care. She specializes in general ophthalmology, dry eye, ocular rosacea, medical glaucoma/glaucoma laser surgery, secondary cataract surgery, minor eyelid lesion removal, electrolysis or forcep epilation for misdirected eyelashes, and examinations for diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. _x000D_ Dr. Vesselle believes it is important to listen to, educate and reassure her patients. She takes a personalized approach to care that is based on an understanding of each patient's experience, concerns and goals for treatment. _x000D_ Dr. Vesselle is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Washington State Medical Society, King County Medical Society and American Medical Association. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Vesselle enjoys gardening, cooking, reading and skiing.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Brady is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD), earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science. In 1998, he graduated second in his class at the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine (Biddeford, ME), after intelligence and basic underwater demolition / SEAL training, and 6 years of service in Naval Intelligence and Naval Special Warfare. His wealth of experience and expertise stems from an arduous and selective internship and residency at the nations top rated hospital in the Department of Defense where his knowledge was rated in the top 5% of his peers, as well as years of service in at least 8 countries around the world - learning, teaching and performing thousands of surgeries. After two successful years as Chief of Ophthalmology at the only military medical center in Europe, and directing the only warfighter refractive eye surgery center in Europe, he was hand selected for research and focused training in Glaucoma which was performed in Seattle, WA.Dr. Brady comes to Cascade Eye & Skin Centers from Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), after 20 combined years of service with the Navy and the Army. He most recently served as director of the glaucoma service there, and managed surgical glaucoma from the American Lake Veterans Administration facility. He was also the previous director of the cataract surgery service, and managed the optics/refraction curriculum, while on staff at MAMC. Dr. Brady served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Washington, School of Medicine from 2008 to 2015. He has been teacher of the year at both the University of Washington, School of Medicine, as well as at Madigan, but his passion remains taking care of each patient he has the privilege of seeing.Naturally, Dr. Brady is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.

Biography: Dr. Pham enjoys traveling and outdoor adventures with his wife and twin sons.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Dewan is a fellowship-trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon, specializing in medical and surgical diseases of the eye. He focuses on modern cataract surgery and all forms of glaucoma surgery. Since joining in 2016, Dr. Dewan has helped expand options for minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery at our practice. He was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from high school he spent the next decade in St. Louis, Missouri. He studied biology at St. Louis University and completed medical school and internship at Washington University. Dr. Dewan did his ophthalmic training at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. This included his residency and a one-year fellowship in medical and surgical glaucoma. Dr. Dewan enjoys running, photography, and graphic design.

Biography: Dr. Deanne Nakamoto, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Silverdale, WA. She is 47 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Deanne Nakamoto, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.