General Info

Care at Evergreen Eye Center is offered by ophthalmologists trained at some of the top eye surgery programs in the nation. With a tradition of caring, competent service, we've developed a long-standing reputation of delivering cutting-edge eye care with a personal touch. Our doctors are among the leading eye care professionals nationwide, and our entire team is focused on bringing you the most technologically superior care available in our supportive and attentive environment. History of Evergreen Eye Center Evergreen Eye Center was founded in 1989 by John S. Jarstad, M.D., who had a vision of a state-of-the-art surgery center serving the Pacific Northwest. He envisioned the facility as a recognized center-of-excellence, with a highly advanced surgery center and a knowledgeable and compassionate medical team that would provide a superior level of eye and patient care. Today, over 20 years later, Dr. Jarstad's vision of Evergreen Eye Center as a leader in comprehensive vision care excellence has become a reality. Our team of over 30 dedicated and caring professionals is ready to meet you and your family's eye care needs, from routine exams to highly specialized treatment and surgery. Please call us today at 800-340-3595 to schedule an appointment with our excellent team. Dr. Jarstad specializes in cataract and laser vision surgery, as well as treatment of diseases of the anterior segment of the eye. He completed both his medical residency and his internship at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and has been named one of America's top ophthalmologists by the Consumer Research Council. As the founder of Evergreen Eye Center, Dr. Jarstad has achieved his vision of creating a comprehensive, state-of-the-art eye care facility. Dr. Tester has been part of the Evergreen Eye Center team since 2004 and has already distinguished himself as a leading cataract surgeon and comprehensive eye care provider. A graduate of the University of Michigan's ophthalmology program, one of the top-five eye surgery training programs in the nation, Dr. Tester brings with him the latest in laser surgery technology, as well as expertise in the medical management and surgical treatment of diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. A published author in many of the major ophthalmic journals, Dr. Tester has done extensive research on intraocular lenses, cataract surgery, and glaucoma. Dr. Chung specializes in the treatment of corneal disorders and other external diseases of the eye. He has completed a subspecialty fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the University of Minnesota. Prior to this, he received his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Chung has participated in a number of research studies with several publications in ophthalmologic journals. Dr. Chung combines his expertise and training with a deep commitment to patient care. Dr. Day provides comprehensive ophthalmic care and has special interests in both medical retina and cataract surgery. She obtained her B.A. at Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, and her M.D. at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY. Her medical internship and ophthalmology residency were both completed at Saint Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center, also in New York City. She completed a two-year vitreo-retinal fellowship in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Day is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She has resided and practiced in the Puget Sound area since 1999. Dr. Frederickson specializes in medical eye care and provides follow-up care for cataract and refractive surgery patients. He also provides routine care. As an optometrist licensed by the state of Washington, he can examine, diagnose, and treat many diseases and injuries of the eye. To receive his Doctor of Optometry