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Michael C Wu, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I grew up in North Carolina and graduated from Princeton University. I pursued a career in medicine because I enjoy helping others, educating patients and health care trainees, and applying scientific knowledge to patient care. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, I was an associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where I served on the full-time faculty for 10 years. I cared for patients with corneal diseases and cataracts at the University of Washington Eye Institute, University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and the VA Puget Sound-Seattle. During that time, I taught cataract and corneal surgeries to UW ophthalmology residents and directed medical student education for the UW Department of Ophthalmology, receiving teaching awards for resident education.
About my practice
Vision is an important aspect of our daily lives, and I enjoy the privilege of helping patients improve theirs. I strive to treat each patient as I would want a close family member to be treated. It is important for me to listen to my patients and educate them with the best, most relevant medical knowledge. Together we can make decisions that will help them reach their individual treatment goals. My subspecialties within ophthalmology are in corneal surgeries and diseases and cataract surgery. I came to Kaiser Permanente because of the organization's ability to deliver excellent clinical care by allowing specialists and primary care physicians to collaborate. It is a privilege to work within a Kaiser Permanente ophthalmology group that is outstanding and friendly. I believe that our integrated system has the capacity to deliver the best preventive and specialty care to our patients.
How I thrive
I love the outdoors, especially the spectacular summers of the Pacific Northwest. To relax, I enjoy photography, good coffee, and time with family. I also like to travel and explore regional foods.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Bellevue 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
- Appointment/Information
- 1-800-995-5658 (toll free)
- Appointment/Information
- 425-502-3000
- Fax
- 425-502-3589
- 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
- Main Number
- 1-800-562-6300 (toll free)
- Main Number
- 206-326-3000
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterBoard 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
Fellowship
USC/Doheny Eye InstituteInternship
University of North Carolina Medical CenterResidency
Georgetown University HospitalJoined Kaiser Permanente
2015Provider ID
026851License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1770694978Cultural 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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12/11/2025