Dr. Kenneth J. Absalonson, O.D. completed his undergraduate work at the University of Washington where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. He then completed his Doctorate of Optometry at Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR in 2013. After graduation, he moved back home where he completed his Optometric Residency in Ocular Disease, Contact Lens, and Cornea at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA.
Dr. Kenneth J. Absalonson, O.D. completed his undergraduate work at the University of Washington where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. He then completed his Doctorate of Optometry at Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR in 2013. After graduation, he moved back home where he completed his Optometric Residency in Ocular Disease, Contact Lens, and Cornea at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA.
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Why does the written summary of the appointment always (at least both last year and this year) include diagnoses that were never mentioned or discussed during the actual appointment?
Dec-2024
Dr. Absalonson was very thorough. Explained everything to me about what’s going on with my eyes. I would highly recommend him.
Dec-2024
Very nice and easy to talk to. Seemed very knowledgeable.
Nov-2024
Professional, friendly & informative. I'd rate a clinical staff member or check in person but do not recall their names. Would give all 5 stars.
Nov-2024
My first time meeting with him...I felt like he did a very good job...I am very comfortable with him as my Eye Doctor
Nov-2024
Great service & detailed info very helpful!
Nov-2024
Dr. Absalonson is very kind, thorough and efficient!
Oct-2024
Great! Understood everything he said!
Oct-2024
Dr. A was wonderful. He was concerned and very thorough with my exam. His assistant was also amazing and very kind.
Oct-2024
Waited 20 minutes for him after getting my eyes dilated. During the visit he was not very friendly/talkative. Otherwise good.
Oct-2024
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Spokane Valley
16201 E Indiana Ave Ste 5000 Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Dr. Kenneth J. Absalonson, O.D is a Spokane native and graduated from Mead High School. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Washington where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. He then completed his Doctorate of Optometry at Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR in 2013. After graduation, he moved back home where he completed his Optometric Residency in Ocular Disease, Contact Lens, and Cornea at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA. During this program he rotated through Spokane Eye Clinic where he received specialty contact lens and cornea training.
After Residency, Dr. Absalonson spent 7 years at a multispecialty clinic in Spokane providing medical eyecare, specialty contact lens services, post-surgical management, as well as comprehensive and family eye care.
Dr. Absalonson is Board Certified by the American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. He is also certified by the National Board of Examiners of Optometry including Advanced Competency in Medical Optometry. He is a licensed Optometrist in Washington and Idaho state and is a member of the American Optometric Association, Optometric Physicians of Washington, and the Inland Optometric Society.
His personal interests include cycling and running, music, and spending time with his family.
Why does the written summary of the appointment always (at least both last year and this year) include diagnoses that were never mentioned or discussed during the actual appointment?
Dr. Absalonson was very thorough. Explained everything to me about what’s going on with my eyes. I would highly recommend him.
Very nice and easy to talk to. Seemed very knowledgeable.
Professional, friendly & informative. I'd rate a clinical staff member or check in person but do not recall their names. Would give all 5 stars.
My first time meeting with him...I felt like he did a very good job...I am very comfortable with him as my Eye Doctor
Great service & detailed info very helpful!
Dr. Absalonson is very kind, thorough and efficient!
Great! Understood everything he said!
Dr. A was wonderful. He was concerned and very thorough with my exam. His assistant was also amazing and very kind.
Waited 20 minutes for him after getting my eyes dilated. During the visit he was not very friendly/talkative. Otherwise good.