About Our Doctors

ABOUT DR. DEEM:

DR. Clark W. Deem Tacoma WA Washington Ophthalmologist

Clark W. Deem, M.D., obtained his B.A. at Amherst College in Massachusetts and completed his M.D. and internal medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He spent two years as an Army flight surgeon and served in Vietnam. His ophthalmology residency was completed at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Deem and his family came to Tacoma, Washington in 1976, when he began his practice of ophthalmology with the Tacoma Eye Clinic. In 1990, he opened his solo practice at the Cedar Medical Center. In 2002, Dr. Deem co-founded Eye M.D.s of Puget Sound. Dr. Deem is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, is a Fellow of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, has additional specialty training in internal medicine and has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology in addition to numerous other professional organizations.

In addition, he volunteers with Eye Care America, and he is the ophthalmology consultant to Pediatrix, a group that manages premature infant care in the South Sound region. He enjoys choral music and has sung with the Gloriana Singers, the Tacoma Masterchorale, the Tacoma Symphony Chorus and the Northwest Repertory Singers. Dr. Deem and his wife, Julie, a Tacoma native, have four children. They reside in University Place.

ABOUT DR. GEISSLER:

Trained as both a basic scientist and surgeon, Dr. Geissler strives to provide cutting edge medical and surgical care to his patients. A Tacoma native and second generation Ophthalmologist, Dr. Geissler obtained his MS in Toxicology and PhD in Anatomy/ Immunology from University of Washington. He went on to complete medical school at the UW with specialty eye training at the Storm Eye Institute in Charleston, South Carolina.

Dr. Geissler has published numerous scientific studies in diverse fields including Ophthalmology, Cancer treatment, Immunology and Toxicology. He continues to be active in clinical research in addition to practicing medicine. He has a special interest in Cataract surgery and Laser Refractive surgery (LASIK, Epi-LASIK) and is Board Certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Geissler and his wife Alberta, reside in South Puget Sound with their two children.

ABOUT DR. TARBET:

Dr. Kristin Tarbet is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, a Diplomat of the American Society of Ophthalmic Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Tarbet’s studies, including her extensive double-fellowship training, provided her the opportunity to learn from some of the most respected world leaders in Ophthalmic Facial Plastic Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Tarbet is dedicated to providing her patients premier surgical and non-surgical treatments for facial enhancement. Dr. Tarbet’s specialty addresses such eye and facial concerns as eyelid malpositions and disorders, tearing, Grave’s disease, orbit disease, facial skin cancers, and eyelid and facial aging changes.

Dr. Tarbet has authored over 20 publications in prominent medical journals and surgical textbook chapters. Dr. Tarbet has given over 60 presentations as an invited lecturer at national and international meetings and instructs physicians both locally and nationally. She is the recipient of several awards, including Most Innovative Cosmetic Technique and the Richard C. Webster Award from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. She has served nationally on committees for the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Tarbet comes to Eye MDs of Puget Sound with more than 10 years experience in the field of Ophthalmic Facial Plastic Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Tarbet’s area of expertise focuses on the eyelids and face. With this specialized focus, she is able to provide the most current and effective surgical and non-surgical techniques for reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid and facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Tarbet is a Clinical Professor at the University of Washington where she assists as a Preceptor in the Fellowship program in Ophthalmic Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Tarbet’s teaching extends to her patients and clinical practice as well. Dr. Tarbet listens carefully to her patient’s desires and concerns to offer the highest level of care and successful results.

ABOUT DR. SHAH:

Dr. Tanvi Shah was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago for both undergraduate education and medical school training where she graduated with highest honors. Her undergraduate degrees include a major in Biochemistry and a minor in Spanish. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. She then moved to Los Angeles for her Ophthalmology residency at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute.

Her interests in Ophthalmology include diabetic eye exams, macular degeneration and glaucoma along with performing cataract surgery.

She currently resides in Seattle with her husband and daughter.