DENISE F. DUDLEY, M.D.
Dr. Dudley specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery, but she enjoys practicing all areas of ophthalmology to serve her Bellingham and Whatcom County patients’ needs. She graduated with honors from the University of Washington Medical School in 1991. She also completed her ophthalmology residency at the UW and went on to obtain Glaucoma Fellowship training at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Dudley is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Dr. Dudley moved to Bellingham and joined Northwest Eye Clinic in 2000 after practicing ophthalmology for a few years in Anchorage. In her profession, Dr. Dudley emphasizes patient education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles as an avenue to achieving healthy vision. Dr. Dudley spent five years on the Patient Education Committee for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). She also helped produce a glaucoma education film for the AAO that won the Freddie Award (International Health & Medical Media Awards) in 2005. Dr. Dudley is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the International Spaeth Fellow Society, and is a trustee for the Washington State Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
“I love being part of the Bellingham community. I was drawn to Bellingham as it is in many ways very similar to Alaska with friendly, down-to-earth people who care about community, family, the environment, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As a glaucoma specialist, I have the opportunity to really get to know my patients and their families over the years I care for them. I treasure these relationships– thank you.”
"I have the opportunity to really get to know my patients and their families over the years I care for them. I treasure these relationships."