Nikhil Godbole, DO

Expertise & Specialties

  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Refractive and Cataract Surgery
  • Advanced Technology Intraocular Lenses
  • Surgical Management of Astigmatism Correction
  • Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
  • Laser Vision Correction Surgery (for Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism
  • ReLEX SMILE, LASIK and PRK

Military & Leadership

United States Army –Honorably discharged after eight years of service at the rank of Major.

Has interest in humanitarian work and has participated in missions to Panama.

Career Overview

  • Dr. Godbole has experience as a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist at the only Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center as well as the largest Refractive Surgery Center in the Department of Defense.
  • He served as faculty at the San Antonio Uniformed Health Science Education Consortium Ophthalmology residency, where he was named Surgical Educator of the year for 2020.

Education & Training

Undergraduate: Siena College in upstate New York

Medical Degree: West Virginia School Osteopathic Medicine

  • He earned his Medical Degree on full scholarship.

Internship: Ophthalmology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA

Residency: Ophthalmology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA

  • Served as Chief Resident

Professional Affiliations

Board-Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology

Personal Life & Interests

  • Prior to medical school, Dr. Godbole played Division 1 tennis for his university and was a tennis instructor for 10 years and coached high school tennis during medical school.

    He enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with his family.

Approach to Patient Care

Dr. Godbole performs advanced techniques in refractive cataract surgery and specializes in Advanced Technology Intraocular Lenses. He also specializes in the surgical management of astigmatism correction at the time of cataract surgery and he performs Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) for patients with mild to moderate glaucoma or patients intolerant to their glaucoma eye drops.

Dr. Godbole also performs laser vision correction surgery for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. He is certified in multiple laser platforms and has been trained to perform ReLEX SMILE, LASIK and PRK. ​

Dr. Godbole has an interest in medical retina and has been managing diabetic eye disease and the Wet form of Macular degeneration with specialized intravitreal medications and retinal laser called PRP.

In addition to medical Ophthalmology he enjoys performing cosmetic eyelid and brow surgery, including Blepharoplasty and Brow lifts. He also enjoys offering Botox injections for his patients.

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Get Started
with Cascade

Contact Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C., today to learn more about eye and skin care from the experts.

If you are an existing patient looking to refill a prescription, pay a bill, access medical records, view lab results, or communicate with staff, 
please visit our patient portal for these services. You can also check out our patient portal overview page for additional information.

Get Started
with Cascade

Contact Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C. today to learn more about eye and skin care from the experts.

Please note, we do not offer online scheduling for the eye specialties listed below, only for routine eye exams. Please use the following numbers to schedule specialty eye appointments or to place an order:

LASIK•Refractive Surgery•Cataracts•Eyelid Surgery (Dr. Lam): 253-671-2020
Contact Lenses: 253-564-2935•General number: 253-848-3000

If you are an existing patient looking to refill a prescription, pay a bill, access medical records, view lab results, or communicate with staff, 

please visit our patient portal for these services. You can also check out our patient portal overview page for additional information.