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Dr. Thomas Gillette, MD

Dr. Thomas Gillette, MD

Ophthalmology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Gillette, MD is an ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York State U, School of Medicine - Buffalo in 1973. He is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1101 Madison St Ste 600 Seattle, WA 98104
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Dr. Gillette's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gillette

4.0
22 ratings, 15 with a written review
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Dr. Gillette and s the best in the world.. I still have perfect 20/20 vision due to his operations three Years ago.. I feel deep love and gratitude for him for giving me perfect eye site.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Tina Montana – Jun 06, 2021
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Dr Gillette is an outstanding physician! His knowledge of all ocular issues and conditions is unsurpassed. He is an excellent surgeon and also has a wonderful ability to communicate medical information as it relates to his patients condition(s) Dr Gillette is truly dedicated to the health and well being of his patients. After cataract surgery he makes a point of personally calling his patients to check on them... even after hours. Seattle is extremely lucky to have him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 05, 2020
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Doc seemed ok enough, I'm sure he is experienced and knows what he is doing. I had a couple of visits with him and each one had been one and a half hour wait to two-hour wait for 5 min follow up. I am not even joking his assistant ran out of the room while scrambling for papers as soon as I was done. I would not go here again unless there was an extreme need.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2019
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Horrible waiting time. Couldnt see after corneal transplant. He had ni options. Never did a cell count on my other eye thst was fsiling . Obvious issues that were not attended to
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 17, 2019
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I had corneal transplants 12 years ago and I have 20/20 vision. I started where I could not follow the flight of a golf ball! My eye doctors are still amazed after all this time. He is a miracle worker for sure!! Dr. Richard Lyons
What went well
No results
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No results
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Apr 30, 2019
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He is excellent and gets 5 star from me in everything.
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No results
What could be improved
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Mar 22, 2019
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DR. GILLETTE IS SIMPLY THE BEST, BETTER THAN ALL THE REST IN SURGERY, IN PATIENT CARE, IN HIS MANNERS, WHICH HE MAKE EVERYONE FEEL IMPORTANT, IN HIS COMPASSION, IN HIS FOLLOW UP, IN HIS BEING POSITIVE AND HOPEFULL, HE IS BETTER THAN ANYONE I HAVE EVER MET. FOR THAT I GIVE HIM FIVE STAR FOR THE PERFECTION IS HIS WORK AND HIS ETHIC. YOU CAN TRUST HIM WITH YOUR EYES.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 22, 2019
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I am so pleased with my experience today with Dr. Gillette and his team. I am not new to corneal specialists having been a patient of Dr. Thomas Lindquist (passed away)over the past 30 years and two corneal transplants. Now I feel I have found another great treatment team. Dr Gillette and his team are very welcoming. And worked hard by providing various diagnostic tests to provide a solution to my current issues. Much gratitude.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Shirley Havenga in Edmonds, WA – Nov 16, 2018
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Brilliant doctor. Expert in corneal transplanrs. Saved my vision after another doctor wrecked my cornea during cataract surgery. Wish I still lived in Seattle, as ophthalmologists in Spokane don't even come close to his level of expertise.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Barbara Nichols in Spokane, WA – Jun 21, 2018
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I've seen Dr. Gillette since 1993. I had Corneal transplant of my left eye and DSEK of my right eye. My left transplant failed to no fault of Dr.Gillette. It just failed. I would recommend him to anyone. I just hope he doesnt retire until he's finished with me. I love him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kirkland – Oct 22, 2017
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My friend went to Dr. Gillette because of a small tear on his left eye and still had 20/20 vision due to his Dr's mistake right from the beginning... which he admitted to...my friends eye was inflamed but Dr Gillette did the surgery anyway... my friend loss his eye sight and now my friend has to have his left eye removed... due to his mistakes... I would never recommend this Dr to anyone ever...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Karen in Lake Stevens, WA – Jun 09, 2017
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Dr Gillette gave my mother her eyesight back. She had seen 3 other corneal specialist and only dr. Gillette suggested an artificial cornea for her very complicated situation. She went from seeing shapes to 20/30! I cannot thank him enough!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Seattle, WA – Feb 17, 2017
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I just had eye surgery and could not be more pleased with care and ease of whole treatment. I had the same surgery for left eye at another clinic and it made me put off this second surgery for 3 years due to the discomfort and problems. Thank you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Joan H in Seattle, WA – Sep 22, 2016
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Dr. Gillette is the finest in his field and we are grateful to have him oversee our eyesight difficulties. Staff is always courteous and professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Harvey Stackhouse in Stanwood, WA – Jun 29, 2016
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I have great respect and admiration for Dr. Gillette and for Cathy King. They are true professionals. They are caring and listen to your concerns and provide the care and diagnosis specific for my needs. I am very grateful to them.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Teresa in Spokane, WA – Feb 17, 2016
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Dr. Thomas Gillette, MD is an ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York State U, School of Medicine - Buffalo in 1973. He is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • New York University

    Residency Hospital, 1980

  • Wash Eye Ctr-doctors Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Harvard-eye Rsch Inst

    Fellowship Hospital, 1979

  • Washington Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1974

  • New York State U, School Of Medicine - Buffalo

    Medical School, 1973
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American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Practice

Unavail1101 Madison St Ste 600 Seattle, WA 98104
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Office13033 NE Bel Red Rd Ste 130 Bellevue, WA 98005
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Practice

Seattle Primary Physicians PLLC1145 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
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