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Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD

Accepting New Patients

(579 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

1100 NINTH AVENUE
SEATTLE, WA 98101

(206) 624-1144

Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD is a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Office Locations

1100 NINTH AVENUE
SEATTLE, WA 98101

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

fundus photography

visual field test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for fundus photography, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2023, Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, and diagnostic imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	1388
eye procedures	2169
injections	474
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	66
doctor visit	2895
eye procedures	6192
injections	1456
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	615
Female	721

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1115
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	116
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	486
From 75 to 84	461
85 and over	292
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	63
doctor visit	2913
eye procedures	4913
injections	1127
photocoagulation	12
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	641
Female	702

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1126
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	116
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	446
85 and over	266
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	61
doctor visit	3167
eye procedures	5162
injections	1419
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1284
Female	1392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2224
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	236
Other	68
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	998
From 75 to 84	952
85 and over	560
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2015

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	63
doctor visit	3159
eye procedures	5164
injections	1490
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	620
Female	719

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1115
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	120
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	511
From 75 to 84	474
85 and over	280
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	61
doctor visit	3118
eye procedures	5305
hospital care	12
injections	1558
inpatient care	12
photocoagulation	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	637
Female	704

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1110
Black	52
Hispanic	27
Asian	112
Other	29
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	486
From 75 to 84	507
85 and over	269
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	38
doctor visit	3049
eye procedures	5352
hospital care	15
injections	1476
inpatient care	15
photocoagulation	15
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	656
Female	749

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1126
Black	43
Hispanic	35
Asian	133
Other	56
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	527
85 and over	263
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	58
doctor visit	2974
eye procedures	5335
injections	1485
photocoagulation	12
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	626
Female	731

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1095
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	118
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	519
From 75 to 84	494
85 and over	267
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	2745
eye procedures	4221
injections	1373
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	534
Female	643

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	985
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	88
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	452
85 and over	240
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	3205
eye procedures	4636
injections	1423
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	605
Female	722

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1108
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	91
Other	68
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	481
From 75 to 84	521
85 and over	276
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	3178
eye procedures	4743
injections	1556
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	568
Female	711

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1066
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	91
Other	63
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	521
85 and over	270
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated as a retina specialist in SEATTLE, WA were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	48
doctor visit	2890
eye procedures	4835
hospital care	13
injections	1348
inpatient care	13
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	616
Female	708

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	42
Asian / Pacific Islander	111
Non-Hispanic White	1097
Native American / Alaskan Native	2
Hispanic	5
Other	43

**Age**
75 to 84	486
85 and over	271
Less than 65	75
65 to 74	492

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Residency: Duke University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Virginia Mason

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 579 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SEATTLE, WA.

4.91

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I felt comfortable with Dr. Chieh's level of knowledge and explanations. She thoroughly answered my questions and communicated the cause of my symptoms (which were from a retinal tear). I felt well cared for. Dr. Chieh was able to fit my retinal laser surgery into her otherwise busy schedule without making it feel hurried.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

WOW. Dr. Chieh was incredible. She examined me, had previously reviewed my case, and outlined a follow up plan. She answered all my questions and many I hadn't thought to ask. She was warm and friendly and incredibly knowledgeable as one would expect.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Chieh is the best!! She is AWESOME!! I trust her with my eyes!! She is the best. If you have an issue with your retina, you owe it to yourself to see her. You won't be disappointed. She saved my vision!!! Thank you Dr. Chieh!! You're the Best!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-05

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Chieh was thoughtful, informing me of my choices, preparing me for the procedures, and providing follow-up information, handouts, and encouragement to reach out with questions and asking for support.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I feel that I receive excellent care from Dr. Chieh. There are several things she is monitoring, which is why I have to see her every year. She does a great job of explaining everything to me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Chieh is great. She pays very much attention to my anxieties about macular degeneration & cataracts and answers every question with care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I was very pleased with the care by the Physician Assistants and Dr. Chieh was excellent and extremely good at describing my condition.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Chieh is always prompt, polite, professional, and takes the time to explain thing in a way that is easy to understand

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I love Dr. Chieh. She is super smart, super compassionate, very thorough, and a great communicator. I 100% trust her.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Chieh does a wonderful job of explaining the problem in a clear to understand manner. She is also very thorough.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Janet J. Chieh, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$793 Vitreoretinal Equipment $275	VitreoretinalEquipment $272	Constellation $187	$59
Allergan Inc.	$670 OZURDEX $203	$467
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.	$560 Spectralis $560
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$470 Clarus 700 $206	VISULAS Trion $108	Cirrus HD OCT High Definition Optical Coherence Tomographer $72	$85
Genentech USA, Inc.	$133 VABYSMO $133
Other	$381 JETREA $85	ILUVIEN $79	Eylea $25	None Specified $19	$173

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,557
Education	$430
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. Janet Chieh is a vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) specialist. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. She is a graduate of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a graduate of Duke University Medical Center's residency program. Dr. Chieh speaks Mandarin. She is affiliated with Virginia Mason and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inSEATTLE, WA as reported by Doctor.com.