Dr. Ka Yi Tam

OphthalmologyPediatric Eye Specialist
Tacoma, WA
(253) 792-6630
Accepts Medicare

Location

316 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Suite 402
Tacoma, WA 98405
Accepting New Patients

Areas of Expertise

Intraocular Lens Implantation
Tear Duct Disorders
Eyelid Lesions
Eyelid Repair
Pediatric Glaucoma
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About Me

Dr. Emily Ka Yi Tam is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology, providing care for both children and adults. Her clinical practice focuses on treating a wide range of vision conditions, with particular expertise in procedures such as eye muscle realignment for strabismus, cataract removal and lens implantation, tear duct probing for obstructions, and the removal and repair of eyelid lesions. She is dedicated to offering comprehensive eye care tailored to the unique needs of pediatric patients while also serving adult populations.

Dr. Tam completed her medical education at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, followed by an ophthalmology residency at Boston University Medical Center. She further specialized through a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Her training and certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology underscore her commitment to high-quality patient care.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Tam is actively involved in research, contributing to studies on childhood glaucoma, ocular syphilis, retinal conditions, and other topics in ophthalmology. She is fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient families. Dr.

Training

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

    Seattle Children’s Hospital

    Fellowship
  • Boston University Medical Center

    Ophthalmology

    Boston University Medical Center

    Residency
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles

    Medicine

    University of California, Los Angeles

    Medical School

Publications & Press

  • Etiology and outcomes of childhood glaucoma at a tertiary referral center

    J AAPOS2022
  • Ocular syphilis resurgence in an urban underserved community in the United States

    Int J Ophthalmol2022
  • Patient and Clinician Satisfaction With Shared Medical Appointments for Glaucoma

    Semin Ophthalmol2021
  • Survey of Residency Directors' Views on Entrepreneurship

    JMIR Med Educ2021
  • Understanding the Lack of Under-represented Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Ophthalmology

    Journal of Academic Ophthalmology2021

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
WA
License Numbers
MD61150286