Dr. Jeffrey D. Colburn, M.D. graduated Summa Cum Laude from Walla Walla University. He earned his Medical Degree from Loma Linda University where he received the Chancellor’s Award for academic achievement and community service. After completing his ophthalmology residency at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, he then pursued a year of additional fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus at the University of Indiana.
Dr. Jeffrey D. Colburn, M.D. graduated Summa Cum Laude from Walla Walla University. He earned his Medical Degree from Loma Linda University where he received the Chancellor’s Award for academic achievement and community service. After completing his ophthalmology residency at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, he then pursued a year of additional fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus at the University of Indiana.
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The best children's eye dr. We have been seeing him for 15 years
Aug-2025
He is just super attentive and easy to see. Although only our 2nd visit we’re very happy to have him as our daughter’s pediatric opthomitrist.
Jul-2025
We had a great experience with Dr. Colburn! He was very kind and understanding about my son’s Autism and he accommodated accordingly. Additionally, he explained things to us in an easy to understand manner.
Jul-2025
Very kind and most helpful.
Jun-2025
Excellent doctor! Communicates very well, answers all questions, very thorough!
Jun-2025
He and his assistant were very professional.
Jun-2025
Very thorough, great bedside manner, took the time to explain things. Thank you!!
Jun-2025
Finally someone with some help & knowledge about my eyes!! Thank you🙏🏿
Jun-2025
Very patient with my 3 year old. He was very kind!
Jun-2025
Very thorough Clear explanations
May-2025
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South Hill/Downtown
427 S Bernard St Spokane, WA 99204
Dr. Jeffrey D. Colburn, M.D. has served at Spokane Eye Clinic as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist since 2010. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Walla Walla University. He earned his Medical Degree from Loma Linda University where he received the Chancellor’s Award for academic achievement and community service. After completing his ophthalmology residency at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute, he then pursued a year of additional fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus at the University of Indiana.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is an Active Member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), and a Specialty Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). He also actively participates in clinical research through the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) network.
Dr. Colburn loves the opportunity to work with children and make a permanent difference in their lives. He went to medical school with the intention of being a pediatrician before he unexpectedly fell in love with eyes. Pediatric ophthalmology has given him the opportunity to work with kids & eyes. He specializes in working with lazy eye (amblyopia), eye muscle problems in children and adults (strabismus), infant tear duct surgery, childhood glaucoma, childhood droopy eyelids (ptosis), and small incision cataract surgery in infants and children.
The Colburn family love living in the Spokane area with the family atmosphere and range of outdoor activities available. They enjoy traveling, camping, and snow & water sports.
The best children's eye dr. We have been seeing him for 15 years
He is just super attentive and easy to see. Although only our 2nd visit we’re very happy to have him as our daughter’s pediatric opthomitrist.
We had a great experience with Dr. Colburn! He was very kind and understanding about my son’s Autism and he accommodated accordingly. Additionally, he explained things to us in an easy to understand manner.
Very kind and most helpful.
Excellent doctor! Communicates very well, answers all questions, very thorough!
He and his assistant were very professional.
Very thorough, great bedside manner, took the time to explain things. Thank you!!
Finally someone with some help & knowledge about my eyes!! Thank you🙏🏿
Very patient with my 3 year old. He was very kind!
Very thorough Clear explanations