Grand Ridge Plaza
1000 NE Park Drive, Issaquah WA 98029
Text or Call (425) 391-3222
Dr. Samuel Ahn
Optometrist
It is my pleasure and honor to be your neighborhood eye care professional. I founded Optica Vision Care to create a family-friendly practice where patients always come first and feel genuinely cared for.
My commitment to service started early, when I volunteered as a science and math tutor for disadvantaged students through the Upward Bound. I earned my B.S. in Microbiology and Biochemistry from the University of Maryland, then spent several years doing cancer research at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
I received my Doctorate of Optometry with honors from the UC Berkeley. My clinical training includes rotations at the Navajo Indian Hospital in Shiprock, New Mexico; the American Lake VA Hospital in Tacoma; Sacramento VA; and a LASIK surgery center in Bellevue. That range of experience shaped my comprehensive, patient-centered approach.
I take pride in listening carefully and finding the best solution for each patient. I am fully dedicated to doing what is best for those under my care.
Outside the office, I enjoy reading nonfiction, listening to music, pretending to play guitar, biking, golfing, and hiking. I live in Issaquah with my family and dog, Luca. I'm grateful to be part of this community.
Dr. Anna Chowaniec
Optometrist
I was born and raised in Sammamish, Washington. I received a B.S. in Biology with a Chemistry minor from Pepperdine University, and graduated with my Doctorate of Optometry from UC Berkeley. I practiced in various settings including Miami VA Healthcare System and Vandenberg Air Force Base. After working in private practice in Los Angeles, I am thrilled to be back on the Eastside serving the community I grew up in.
My interests include lifestyle medicine, education and public health. I co-manage ophthalmic medical procedures and LASIK, and take pride in providing my patients with the highest level of care. I love being able to help my patients with their ocular needs and wellbeing. In my free time you may find me enjoying one of the many beautiful trails in the Pacific Northwest. I also enjoy yoga, reading, spending time with my two cats, and trying new plant-based recipes.
