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Dr. Mark A Kontos, MD

Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
16010 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 928-8040

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

After receiving his medical degree from St. Louis University, Dr. Kontos served nine years in the U.S. Navy as a flight surgeon and ophthalmologist achieving the rank of Lt. Commander. During his service, he spent three years as a member of the elite Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOP GUN). Since leaving the service, Dr. Kontos has developed a prestigious refractive and cataract surgery practice serving Eastern Washington, North Idaho and Montana through Empire Eye Physicians. Over the past twenty years his focus has been to bring cutting edge technology and surgical excellence to the practice of ophthalmology in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Kontos is the only laser surgeon in the region to be honored by VISX, Inc. in the top 5% of LASIK surgeons nationwide. Dr. Kontos is one of the most experienced ophthalmic surgeons in the Northwest and has taught refractive surgery techniques to numerous surgeons both locally and throughout the country. Dr. Kontos lectures both nationally and internationally on refractive surgery and cataract surgery. He is active in clinical research and has published articles and papers in numerous ophthalmic publications. Dr. Kontos is producer and moderator of Ophthalmology Insider, a digital program featuring discussions with key ophthalmology leaders on current topics in medicine.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

US Naval Hospital San Diego

Us Naval Hospital San Diego

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Saint Louis University School Of Medicine - 1991

University of Colorado at Bouler - 1984

Location & Hours

Empire Eye Physicians
16010 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:Closed
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Acute Conjunctivitis
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Glaucoma
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Procedures Performed

Lens and Cataract Procedures
Ophthalmological Exam
Glaucoma Visual Field and Tonometry Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Premera Blue Cross
First Choice Health
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
PacificSource Health Plans
Tricare
Asuris Northwest Health
UnitedHealthcare
State Farm
GEHA
Cigna
Wellcare

Cancer 20
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 15
Orthopedics 36
Neurology & Neurosurgery 21
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 32
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 33
Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 30
Psychiatry 16
Geriatrics 33
Rehabilitation 13
Obsterics & Gynecology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 1
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15