New ophthalmologist, Andrew Sumnicht MCD, joins Cascadia Eye in August
Cascadia Eye introduces Andrew Sumnicht MD, our newest ophthalmologist and eye surgeon. After practicing in a large ophthalmology clinic in Seattle, he has moved to Skagit Valley to provide skilled and comprehensive medical eye care for our Sedro-Woolley and Stanwood patients, as well as perform surgeries in Mount Vernon.
Education
Dr. Sumnicht graduated magna cum laude from Whitworth University in 2014 and moved to Loma Linda University, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 2018. He did his Internal Medicine Internship in 2019 and completed his Ophthalmology Residency in 2022. During this time, he was chosen as the Department of Ophthalmology’s Chief Resident in 2021-2022 and served in many leadership roles. Dr. Sumnicht is well-respected and has several research articles published in well-recognized medical ophthalmology journals. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Experience
Dr. Sumnicht specializes in cataract surgery, including complex cataracts with multifocal (PanOptix, Vivity) and toric lenses, and refractive lens exchange (RLE). His other clinical interests include medical retina injections and laser treatments, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and management of glaucoma, and pterygium removal. He is a friendly, expert provider who treats patients with dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and many more ocular conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Family and Personal Passions
Dr. Sumnicht has plenty that keeps him busy in his free time. Originally from Wisconsin, he has learned to be a Seahawks fan. He and his wife are swimmers and also train for marathons and triathlons together. They are always interested in trying new food, competing with a board game, skiing (snow or water). Recently he traveled to Bo, Sierra Leone and spent a fulfilling week assisting to perform cataract surgeries for people without easy access to vision care.
Cascadia Eye is dedicated to providing the highest quality of personal eye care, the best proven technology, and the most comprehensive coverage for your vision. With award-winning doctors, a fully-accredited eye surgery center, and five beautiful clinics, we provide complete eye care for every aspect of your vision health. If you would like more information on our eye care professionals, or if you would like to schedule a consultation at our practice, please contact Cascadia Eye at www.cascadiaeye.com or 360-424-2020.