Michael Rizen, MD

I had an eye emergency outside the regular clinic hours and was in tears, not knowing what to do. I just left a voicemail, and to my surprise, the doctor got back to me right away. He treated me with such patience, kindness, and compassion that it instantly calmed me down. In a moment when I was crying and panicked, he truly went above and beyond. I can't thank him enough. Highly recommend 100%... just go with your eyes closed (or open)!

I truly appreciate Dr. Rizen gave me the professional advice on my double vision problem. He clearly pointed out the obvious reason cause was Trazodone and saved my eye sights! He cares about his patients. He is one of the best Eye Doctors!

Dr. Rizen is very professional, knowledgeable, and approachable. My husband and I would definitely recommend him and his staff to anyone who is looking for a high-quality eye care.

Dr. Rizen is the best eye doc I have encountered. Brimming with energy and intelligence, he has nailed a couple of very tricky vision problems for my wife and me... a listener, tops diagnostician and a good guy! Yea!!!

I had pretty high correction (-6 or so) in both eyes with Astigmatism. Used contact lens for many years until my eyes weren't liking it anymore. Met Dr. Rizen. His professionalism and due diligence in making sure that I was a good candidate for LASIK is SECOND TO NONE. He wouldn't settle on any pre-requisites (love that). I'm now seeing 20/15 and this has been a life changing experience. Surgery was smooth, easy and quick. Highly recommend Dr. Rizen. He is the best in the business!

Recently I started developing cataracts in both eyes and I'm very nearsighted and only in the last few years has laser eye surgery become an option. But I decided to get both eyes fixed with one process, that of removing the aging lens and replacing it with an artificial lens. While looking through all the eye surgeons / ophthalmologists on the East Side and getting a bit confused with all the listings a family friend suggested Dr. Michael Rizen in Bellevue across from Overlake Hospital. This friend had needed some different (I'm told, pretty tricky) eye surgery and had been thrilled with the results. So I looked through Dr. Rizen's background and experience and made an appointment. And am I ever glad I did. His staff was the best. Very pleasant and professional. Always on time and didn't take a long time to get things done and to get me prepared. Michael listened carefully, answered most of my questions before I asked them and made sure that all of my questions were answered at each stage before moving forward. I had each eye done at different times and both surgerys were far easier and painless than I ever expected. And both times I stepped off the operating table with good vision (I cheated and peeked out of the side of the protective shield to see how well I could see). I would guess that I was seeing 20/40 getting off the table. The next day I was at 20/20 in each eye and at the one week followup visit I was seeing 20/15 in each eye. I'm now four months after the first surgery and six weeks after the second and I'm at least 20/15 in both with no physical sensation of anything different in either eye. If you're considering eye surgery (ophthalmology) and looking for an eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) look no further and just give Dr. Michael Rizen a call and set up a visit. You will be very pleased that you did.

WOW. Recently had an eye appointment with Dr Risen and staff. He is a thorough, knowledgable and a personable medical professional. It is comforting to know outstanding medical eye care is conveniently close. GREAT work Dr. Risen

Dr. Rizen is an excellent doctor! My husband and I are incredibly happy we found him! Thank you so much!!