Ophthalmologists

• Ophthalmology
  The physicians at Retina Northwest specialize in the diseases which affect the structures in the back of the eye: the retina and vitreous. The links provided may be useful to learn more about these conditions. All related informational video content is courtesy of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Macular Degeneration
  Gale: A phase 3, open-label, multicenter, extension study to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of pegcetacoplan in subjects with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  After growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Tlucek moved to the Midwest, attending St. Olaf College and graduating summa cum laude while majoring in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. He then followed his family to Oklahoma City, studying at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, during which time he was selected as a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After receiving his Doctorate of Medicine with special distinction, he continued his studies at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine for his internship in Internal Medicine and then residency in ophthalmology. In his final year of residency, he was selected as the first chief resident in ophthalmology at Dean McGee Eye Institute. Dr. Tlucek completed his vitreoretinal surgery training at the University of Iowa Hospitals and clinics, and is the author of multiple peer-reviewed publications. After his fellowship, he made his way back to the Pacific Northwest and joined Retina Northwest in 2013, particularly drawn by the opportunity to participate in clinical studies to advance the field while providing care for patients. When not at Retina Northwest, Dr. Tlucek enjoys exploring the outdoors with his wife, and sings in choirs whenever he has the chance.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetic Retinopathy
  He went on to a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Kresge Eye Institute. He has presented at several national conferences and has been published in peer reviewed journals. In addition, he has authored several textbook chapters on diabetic retinopathy and complex retinal detachment procedures. He was the Leslie M. Nesmith Award recipient for the Schepens Society Meeting. After completing his training, he became an Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University and served as the residency and program director. He joined Retina Northwest in 2005.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound