Rachael D Elrod, MD – Cascade Eye And Skin Center

History

Established in 1995.

Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C. in Puyallup, WA, is a large group of board certified physicians specializing in ophthalmology, laser vision correction (LASIK), and dermatology, and it is one of the most successful medical practices in the western United States.

In 1995, Cascade developed as a union of two leading practices in western Washington — Tacoma Eye Clinic and Eye & Skin Associates. The original Tacoma Eye Clinic had roots dating back to 1967.

Today Cascade employs over 30 eye and skin providers (physicians and physician assistants).

Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C., continues to grow as more residents of the south Puget Sound area recognize the value of their unique style of high-​tech treatment and personal attention to the needs of each patient.

Meet the Manager

Rachael E.

Manager

Dr. Elrod grew up in Seattle, Washington. She is a graduate of Seattle University, receiving a B.A. degree in liberal arts and a B.S. degree in biochemistry, both with honors. She went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine, and she then did a combined surgery and medicine internship in Portland, Oregon. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Washington, where her training involved work at the University of Washington Hospital, Harborview Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Elrod then completed a subspecialty fellowship in ophthalmic plastic surgery and neuro-​ophthalmology at the University of Vermont. During her fellowship, she underwent extensive training in cosmetic and functional surgery of the eyelids, orbits, mid-​face, and tear ducts, as well as the diagnosis and management of neurological diseases that affect the eye and visual pathways.