After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Hua earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston. She came to Seattle for her internship at the highly regarded TLC Northwest Eye Center where she participated in co-management of ocular disease and post-surgical patients. Particular areas of interest for Dr. Hua are multifocal contact lenses and laser refractive surgery.

She has several years of experience in laser vision correction and has provided care for over 2500 LASIK and PRK patients. She is a member of the American Optometric Assocation, Optometric Physicians of Washington, and the King County Optometric Society. Dr. Hua enjoys spending time with her family and dogs (Milo and Swabbie) and fostering other dogs through Three Little Pitties Animal Rescue. Dr. Hua can be contacted at [email protected].

Dr. Patel is a recent transplant from Reno, NV.  After graduating from Southern California College of Optometry, she pursued a residency in pediatric optometry and binocular vision.  Binocular vision is an area in optometry that can affect eyestrain, headaches, blurry vision, and performance in sports and school.  While binocular vision greatly affects quality of life at any age, Dr. Patel is especially passionate about early intervention screenings and care for young patients.  If a vision problem is flagged during the routine eye exam, deeper binocular testing can be done to uncover underlying problems.  In fact, Dr. Patel is well versed in being an advocate for kids in school if needed. She strives to give back to her patients with thorough, empathetic education and the highest level of evidence-based care.  In her free time, she can be found exploring Seattle, finding a cozy coffee shop, reading, and enjoying nature. 

Anna is our general office manager and licensed dispensing optician since 1994. Her vast knowledge of the most current ophthalmic lens materials and technology coupled with a great sense of style makes Anna a valuable and reliable resource in choosing eyewear to address your visual needs. Anna’s special interests include dance, the arts, and travel.

As our office administrator, Larayne will help you schedule appointments, check benefits and status of your orders. She is able to help with most of your general questions.  In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, cooking, biking, and spending time with friends and her 2 cats, (Charles and Jeff).

Rachel joined Columbia Vision Center in 2018.  She brings several years of excellent experience in the eyecare field.  You will find her to be very friendly and extremely knowledgeable in answering questions about eyeglasses and contact lenses.  In her spare time, Rachel enjoys watching all sports, staying active, and spending time with her large family and dog Kobe.

With over 14 years of experience in patient care, Khadra is efficient at helping with scheduling, insurance questions, and other administrative roles.  You will find Khadra to be very pleasant and personable.  Khadra has lived in the Seattle area most of her life, enjoys spicy foods, and loves to spend time with her daughter and family.  

Linnea has been in the eyecare field since 2016.  Her well-rounded experience has given her knowledge in contact lenses, eyeglasses, and specialty eyecare testing.  Originally from Indiana, Linnea moved to Seattle in 2021.  In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, painting, cooking, photography, and spending time with her mini bernedoodle Kirby.