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Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD

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(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2006)

33501 First Way S.
Federal Way, WA 98003

(253) 838-2400

Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD is an ophthalmologist in Federal Way, WA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Office Locations

33501 First Way S.
Federal Way, WA 98003

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Federal Way, WA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27
eye procedures	152

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Federal Way, WA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
doctor visit	861
excision	23
eye procedures	916
laser treatment	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	107

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	31
Hispanic	18
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	130
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Federal Way, WA during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	49
doctor visit	1047
excision	33
eye procedures	1059
laser treatment	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	42
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	154
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Federal Way, WA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	56
doctor visit	1075
eye procedures	1173
laser treatment	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	44
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	133
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Federal Way, WA during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	926
eye procedures	1036
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	127
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart failure.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Federal Way, WA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	787
excision	28
eye procedures	867
laser treatment	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	30
Non-Hispanic White	471
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	243
85 and over	108
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	190

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2006. She completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2006)

Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Virginia Mason

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bethlehem Belachew, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Federal Way, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-26