Vladimir S. Yakopson MD, FACS

20 Years of Active Duty Service

• Dr. Yakopson then served at several military hospitals in Ft. Hood (now Cavazos), TX, Ft. Belvoir, VA and JBLM, WA, deploying to Iraq in 2021.
• Achieved the rank of Colonel.

Chief of Ophthalmology – Madigan Army Medical Center
Lead of the Ocular Trauma Center – Madigan Army Medical Center
Chief of Oculoplastic Surgery – Several Army Medical Facilities.
Assistant Professor of Surgery – Uniformed Services University

• Directing and instructing at key training programs, including the Orbital Anatomy Course and the Ocular Trauma Course.

Active Researcher and Educator

• Has numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and national presentations. His contributions to military medicine have earned him multiple awards. He has provided expert surgical care on international medical missions and deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, demonstrating his commitment to advancing ophthalmologic care in both military and civilian settings.

Bachelor’s Degree: BS Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1996-2000

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Medical Degree: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, 2001-2005

• During this time. Dr. Yakopson took a US Army Scholarship and entered active duty service.

Transitional Internship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 2005-2006
Residency: Ophthalmology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 2006-2009
Fellowship: Oculoplastics, Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA, 2009-2011

• Since moving to Washington in 2018, Dr. Yakopson and his family of a wife, two daughters, a cat and a dog have fallen in love with the area and now call Puyallup their home.
• Dr. Yakopson enjoys fishing, hiking or skiing in the area.