Vladimir S. Yakopson MD, FACS

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist | Oculoplastic Surgeon

Expertise & Specialties

  • Oculoplastic Surgery (Treating Conditions involving the Eyelids, Periocular Area, the Upper Face, Orbit and Lacrimal (Tearing) System)
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Laser Procedures (for Secondary Cataracts and Glaucoma)
  • LASIK, PRK and SMILE

Military & Leadership

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.

Education & Training

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

Personal Life & Interests

  • 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.

Get Started
with Cascade

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

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:

LASIKRefractive SurgeryCataractsEyelid Surgery (Dr. Lam): 253-671-2020
Contact Lenses: 253-564-2935General 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.