Dr. Angel was born and raised in Tennessee. She went to the University of Florida and earned her bachelor’s degree at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. SCO is where she also completed her optometric degree. After completing her residency in Ocular Disease at the Omni Eye Services of Memphis, she went on to become the clinical director of Omni Eye Services and the Director of Refractive Services at TLC Laser Eye Centers. Prior to joining UW Medicine as a teaching associate in 2012, Dr. Angel had been in private practice for 15 years, primarily in the Seattle area. Her clinical focus is on corneal disease.
Dr. Angel believes in the best quality care for her patients.
Dr. Angel earned her O.D. from the Southern College of Optometry, Memphis. Her clinical focus is on corneal disease. She has volunteered for Sightlife Corneal Eye Bank and has helped build infrastructure for corneal eyebanking around India. She served on the board for the Seattle Symphony Orchestra for 6 years and chaired their annual Holiday Music Salute. She was one of the founding members of StolenYouth and its efforts to stop sexual trafficking of youth. She is board member, emeritus for the Community Advisory Board of the UW Eye Institute. She served on the board of the Bainbridge Island School Foundation. She has been volunteered with the Henry Art Gallery, YouthCare and KEXP.
Overview
Undergraduate Education: BS, Southern College of Optometry, 1995
AA, University of Florida, 1991
Medical School: OD, Southern College of Optometry, 1996
Residency: Omni Eye Services, 1997
Memberships: American Association of Optometry (AAO), Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW), King County Optometric Society (KCOS)
Clinical Interests
Dr. Angel’s clinical interests include comprehensive optometry and baseline dilated fundus exam for patients diagnosed with systemic diseases. She enjoys treating blepharitis, meibomian gland disease and dry eyes.
Awards & Honors
2000–2001 WTOS – Legislative Liaison to the TOA
2002-2004 Chosen “One of America’s Top Optometrists”
1999-2000 Recipient “Young Optometrist of the Year”
1996 Optometry Achievement Award
Publications
Central Areolar Choroidal Dystophry: A Case Study Clinical Eye and Vision Care. March 1998
CONTACT INFO
Primary Clinical Office
Karalis Johnson Retina Center
Location:
Karalis Johnson Retina Center
750 Republican St.
Seattle, WA 98109
Clinic Phone: 206-520-8300
Clinic Fax: 206-520-8399
Mailing Address:
Box 358063
750 Republican St.
Seattle, WA 98109
Specialties
Cornea and External Disease
Optometry
Languages
English
