Dr. Jeff Dabundo, OD joins the faculty as a triage optometrist
Dr. Jeff Dabundo, OD, has joined the faculty as a Rapid Access (Triage) Optometrist and Teaching Associate.
As a triage optometrist, Dr. Dabundo joins the UW Medicine Eye Institute to provide urgent eye care to patients with new-onset ocular symptoms and to appropriately refer them to ophthalmology specialty care, as needed.
“This is such an exciting enhancement for our patients and our outpatient triage service,” said Ian Lutrell, Director of Program Operations for the Eye Institute.
Dr. Dabundo earned his B.S. in neuroscience from Washington State University before completing his optometric training at Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. There, he also completed internships at Wills Eye Hospital and Philadelphia VAMC, working with Jefferson and UPenn ophthalmology, respectively. He then completed his optometric residency in ocular disease in Wilmington, DE, at the Wilmington VAMC, working with Temple University ophthalmology.
Prior to joining the UW Eye Institute at Harborview, Dr. Dabundo practiced optometry in private practice in the Seattle area, providing comprehensive eye care to diverse patient populations.
Outside of work, he enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest via hiking, skiing, and general aviation as a private pilot.