Matt Oliva, MD
Dr. Oliva is a board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained corneal surgeon specializing in surgical and medical treatments of the anterior eye including: corneal transplants, cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, ocular surface tumors, corneal dystrophies, and infection-related eye disease. He is also available for general ophthalmology, diabetic exams, uveitis, and routine eyecare.
Dr. Oliva is deeply passionate about international service. He is an associated physician and board member of the Himalayan Cataract Project, a non-profit foundation aimed at eliminating treatable blindness in the developing world. In this capacity, Dr. Oliva travels to Asia and Africa several times per year to perform sight restoring surgeries and teach local doctors cataract surgery and corneal transplants. He is also dedicated to the development of overseas eye banks that expand access to corneal transplants and he serves as the Associate Medical Director of the country’s largest eye bank, SightLife, based in Seattle.
Dr. Oliva's expertise led him to a four year post as the official eye doctor for the NBA's Seattle Supersonics and a position as clinical instructor at University of Washington, teaching cataract surgery techniques to resident physicians.
Outside of the office, Matt enjoys spending time with his family hiking, kayaking, river rafting, and running.
Dr. Oliva is currently accepting new patients.
He provides all levels of eye care, including routine vision exams. Please call us today to make your appointment.
Education and Training
Medical School 1999
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
Medicine/Surgery Internship 2000
Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
Ophthalmology Residency 2003
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
Corneal & Refractive Surgery Fellowship 2004
Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Australia