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Michael B Brush, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I grew up in Kansas City; my parents and brothers still live there so I like to get back at least once each year. My wife works at Microsoft and we have two boys and two cats. I knew I wanted to be a physician since high school, and I chose ophthalmology because it combines my interests in vision, neurology and surgery. After completing my residency, I worked in private practice for several years, but I came to Kaiser Permanente in 2007 because the organizations model of care espouses my personal beliefs about healthcare in the U.S. My years here have allowed me to grow in knowledge and skill, and now I cant imagine practicing anywhere else. In addition to my practice here, I help train residents at the University of Washington and I have traveled to Ethiopia to teach and perform surgeries with other physicians through the Himalayan Cataract Project.
About my practice
I strive to treat my patients the way I would want to be treated; I explain issues thoroughly, discuss options, and work with each patient to do what is best for their eyes. I enjoy being able to preserve vision and help my patients see better. It is an honor to have their trust, and I appreciate it every day. I specialize in comprehensive ophthalmology, including cataracts, medical retina and eyelid disorders, and other ophthalmic diseases.
How I thrive
With two active boys, my wife and I spend a lot of time at sporting events, theater performances, and other fun activities. We enjoy taking family trips around the U.S. and the world. To stay healthy, I make sure I get enough sleep and try to exercise outdoors when I can, especially by hiking, biking, and skiing. I also like to cook and have a small garden to help me make interesting meals.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Federal Way Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 253-261-1515
- From Tacoma
- 253-927-7511
- Information
- 253-874-7000
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 253-435-3138
- Main number
- 253-435-3100
- Main number - After hours
- 253-596-3400
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
St Louis University School of MedicineBoard certification
Ophthalmology
American Board of OphthalmologyTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Internship
University of Washington Medical CenterResidency
University of Washington Medical CenterJoined Kaiser Permanente
2015Provider ID
031936License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1063437077Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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10/01/2025