Dr. Mark Hovander, OD
Optometrist
4115 University Way NE, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98105
At a glance
4.93 stars (318 reviews)
99% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 7 insurances
BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, First Choice Health, LifeWise, VSP, more+ ·
Works at University Vision Clinic
Speaks English
4.93
318 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.8
Recent reviews
thorough, professional, great with patient. cant recommended more highly. Richard does excellent contact lens fitting, and Paul is great with glasses and special lenses. The whole office has served my needs for 25 years, with great care and expertise.
June 11, 2020Cindy S.Verified patient
Great doc! Did not rush at all during my appointment and gave the time/attention every patient deserves :)
July 12, 2019Robert D.Verified patient
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In-network insurances
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
VSP
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
VSP
Popular visit reasons
Contact Lenses
Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
General Eye Follow Up
Glaucoma Follow Up
Contact Lenses
Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
Eyeglasses
More about Dr. Mark Hovander, OD
Dr. Mark Hovander was born and raised in the Seattle area. He attended Western Washington University and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University in 1989.
After graduation, Dr. Hovander was honored with the Irvin M. Borish Award for Excellence from the American Optometric Foundation. Returning to Seattle he established his professional practice in conjunction with his father, Charles Hovander, a well respected contact lens specialist.
Dr. Hovander is a member of The American Optometric Association and the Washington Association of Optometric Physicians. He is strongly committed to quality comprehensive patient care. Having performed over 40,000 eye exams during the past 23 years Dr. Hovander's thoroughness and attention to detail has remained unchanged.
Education & experience
Education
Pacific University, Doctor of Optometry
Western Washington University (Bachelor's)
Practice
University Vision Clinic
Professional memberships
American Optometric Association
Optometric Physicians of Washington
Awards and publications
Irvin M. Borish Award for Excellence from the American Optometric Foundation
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1609846419
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.93
Wait time
4.77
Bedside manner
4.91
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318 reviews
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Such kind Staff. They gave very thorough direction and explained their procedures and products very clearly. I loved it!
October 2, 2014Bethany C.Verified patient
I have seen him for 4 years and I am always satisfied with his service. He is very through, considerate and kind.
July 27, 2016Veronica K.Verified patient
Very thorough and professional. I have been coming here for a long time and I know I am bring well taken care of.
March 5, 2014Initials hidden
Great Doc, great staff. They go the extra step to ensure you have the absolute best prescription for your eyes.
July 15, 2017Steven W.Verified patient
Very thorough exam. Highly recommend. Mark went the extra mile to answer all questions and provide information.
March 18, 2014Initials hidden
He's always incredibly kind and very informative. I learn something every time I go in for an appointment. :)
February 14, 2014Nicholas B.Verified patient
Dr. Hovander is so kind and thorough. I've been coming to see him for over 15 years. Everybody was very nice.
More than 1 year agoSB
Great doc! Did not rush at all during my appointment and gave the time/attention every patient deserves :)
July 12, 2019Robert D.Verified patient
Been coming to Dr. Hovander for 10 years now. Great doctor, thorough and professional. Highly recommended.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I have seen Dr. Hovander for a number of years. He is always very professional, and his staff are great!
May 1, 2018Janet C.Verified patient
Dr. Hovander was excellent in his thorough (and patient) eye exam of my 92 year old mother. Thank you!
More than 1 year agoMay P.Verified patient
OK. He can be very monotone,but overall the visit went pretty well and I got what I needed to know.
June 1, 2014Initials hidden
Very professional, explained what he was doing during appointment and answered all my questions
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent practitioner, answers questions well, methodical,calm and gentle.I highly recommend him.
March 16, 2017Jocelyne W.Verified patient
Dr. Hovander was thorough, professional and friendly, as were his staff. I will definitely return.
July 8, 2013Initials hidden
The most thorough/complete eye exam I have ever had. (I've been seeing an eye doc for over 20 yrs)
More than 1 year agoAC
Always a great experience. A Wonderful, efficient, staff. Love the Staff in the shop as well.
January 30, 2015Initials hidden
The most through/complete eye exam I have ever had. (I've been seeing an eye doc for over 20 yrs)
More than 1 year agoAC
These guys are great. Professional, fast, always do a great job. I will never go anywhere else.
November 27, 2019Margaret W.Verified patient
I will highly recommend Doctor Hovander, he is always patient and nice to explain everything.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I'm very happy with my visit, and will return again next year for my annual eye exam. Thanks!
August 28, 2013Terri S.Verified patient
I have seen Dr. Hovander for years, he is always very professional. i highly recommend him.
September 25, 2014Phyllis C.Verified patient
He was very prompt and polite. He was also very thorough and tried to answer my questions.
June 28, 2018Initials hidden
Dr. Hovander is very friendly and let me know along the way what he was doing and why.
August 15, 2013Lily G.Verified patient
Been going to Dr Hovander since I was young. Great Dr. And always a great experience
April 10, 2017Apryl A.Verified patient
Does a great job of explaining what he is doing and what you can do to help yourself.
May 28, 2015Initials hidden
Very professional and knowledgeable. Kept things concise and calm. No complaints.
November 15, 2019Initials hidden
Very thorough and careful doctor. I appreciated his calm and considerate manner.
December 10, 2015Nathaniel H.Verified patient
My visit with Dr. Hovander was very good. He has a very nice bed side manner.
December 14, 2013Initials hidden
Very nice, explained everything he was doing and why, good quality optometrist!
October 5, 2017Stephanie F.Verified patient
Dr. Hovander was very informative and patient. I was delighted to meet him.
September 27, 2017Khalid B.Verified patient
Dr hovander is Very conscientious and kind. Thorough and skilled.
October 16, 2019Brad J.Verified patient
He was great! Answered all my questions, very friendly and helpful.
May 10, 2013Tanya D.Verified patient
Very thorough and professional, happy to answer all my questions
April 23, 2019Lindsey C.Verified patient
He and his staff are highly competent and clearly caring....
October 25, 2013Initials hidden
Great doctor, eye exam was very thorough. Awesome experience!
December 12, 2019Kendra C.Verified patient
Highly Recommended! Staff are patient and professional.
August 22, 2019Zhao Z.Verified patient
Dr. Hovander is always very thorough and professional.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Conscientious and courteous staff who love their work.
August 22, 2013Patricia B.Verified patient
thorough, professional, great with patient. cant recommended more highly. Richard does excellent contact lens fitting, and Paul is great with glasses and special lenses. The whole office has served my needs for 25 years, with great care and expertise.
June 11, 2020Cindy S.Verified patient
Dr. Hovander is very gentle and friendly.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Haia=vander was extremely thorough, explaining as he went. I've worn glasses all my life and his was one of the most comprehensive exams I've had. He even offered a new contact lens which I hadn't yet heard of, to help with dry eyes, I'd all but given up contacts entirely.
More than 1 year agoCarol A.Verified patient
I've been a patient of Dr. Hovander for 25 years, and I always appreciate his thoroughness, patience, and calm demeanor. I always have the time to ask questions and follow up questions.
The office staff is friendly and professional.
June 5, 2019Helene K.Verified patient
I was a patient of his father and Mark has continued the great reputation and care his father showed me. And he has kept up with the times with the latest equipment. Not only that, his explanations are down to earth and very understandable. A rare find in the medical field
April 30, 2019Larry E.Verified patient
Everyone in the office was very nice and extremely helpful. Dr. Hovander was knowledgeable and really took the time to make sure I had the right prescription. Very impressed with him and his team!
More than 1 year agoNicole H.Verified patient
Dr. Hovander and the entire staff at University Vision Clinic are fantastic! I’m always impressed by the thoroughness of the check-up, and they are all diligent about making sure any concerns you have are addressed. Dr. Hovander is a very calming personality who clearly explains everything he’s doing, and why he’s doing it.
April 25, 2019Marnie C.Verified patient
Very excellent and professional doctor!
April 8, 2019Ziqin X.Verified patient
I am thankful that I went to see Dr. Hovander. He is very professional and diligent. The eye exam is far more better than what I had before. Highly recommendable÷
March 18, 2019Initials hidden
I've been going to see an optometrist every year for most of my life. This experience was definitely the most thorough eye exam I've ever had!
More than 1 year agoChristine D.Verified patient
Dr. Hovander is very kind and thorough. He has an excellent bedside manner and did a great job answering any question/concerns I had, as well as explaining everything he was doing for my eye exam. His assistant were also very helpful and informative.
January 26, 2019King Y.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Mark Hovander work with?
Dr. Mark Hovander works with University Vision Clinic.
Where is Dr. Mark Hovander's office located?
Dr. Mark Hovander's office is located at 4115 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
What languages does Dr. Mark Hovander speak?
Dr. Mark Hovander speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Mark Hovander in reviews?
318 patients have reviewed Dr. Mark Hovander. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.93/5. They have a 4.91/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.77/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.