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Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS - Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology in Bellevue, Washington

Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology
Bellevue, Washington
NPI: 1083659262· License: MD00037309 (WA) verify
Medical school: University Of Utah School Of Medicine · Graduated 1992(~34 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $224 across 9 payments (what this means)
3.86(37 ratings)

Consultation $75

In Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet's own words

How Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet aims to bring out the youthful eyes patients remember, rather than drastically changing their eye shape.
  • My approach is conservative and tailored — enhancing your natural features, never altering them
  • The practice believes exceptional surgical outcomes begin with education, preparation, and personalized care.

Specialization

  • The practice offers eyelid surgery, facelift, neck lift, brow lift, and facial rejuvenation procedures.

Technology

  • The practice offers Envision IPL & Radiofrequency for dry eye.
  • The practice offers Morpheus8 RF for Dry Eye.

Training & credentials

  • Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet attributes her ability to achieve subtle, impactful results without drastic changes to her 30 years of experience as a surgeon and having a comprehensive set of tools.
  • Having performed over 10,000 eyelid procedures, she is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most experienced oculofacial plastic surgeons
  • For more than 30 years, Dr. Tarbet has combined surgical precision with artistic expertise to deliver natural, elegant results

Recovery guidance

  • Our comprehensive surgical guide helps patients understand the healing process, recovery milestones, and what to expect throughout their transformation
  • Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet informs patients that recovery from eyelid surgery is surprisingly easy regarding discomfort.

Results

  • Dr. Tarbet is committed to achieving natural results that respect each patient’s unique anatomy.

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About

Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS, is an Oculoplastic Surgeon practicing in Bellevue, Washington. Board Certified in Ophthalmology, Dr. Tarbet brings over 30 years of experience to her practice, specializing in facial rejuvenation with a focus on the eye area. She has performed over 10,000 eyelid procedures and is recognized as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most experienced oculofacial plastic surgeons. Dr. Tarbet combines surgical precision with artistic expertise to deliver natural, elegant results. She believes exceptional outcomes begin with education, preparation, and personalized care. Her approach to procedures like eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is conservative and tailored, designed to refresh and enhance natural features without altering them, ensuring results are never overdone and appear natural. The practice supports patients from pre-operative appointments through to final results, providing a comprehensive surgical guide to understand the healing process. Beyond aesthetics, Dr. Tarbet's surgeries aim to restore function, confidence, and quality of life, always respecting each patient’s unique anatomy. The practice also offers advanced dry eye care, led by Brian Phan, PA-C, utilizing technologies like Envision IPL & Radiofrequency and Morpheus8 RF.

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Specialties

  • Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

Procedures & Services

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Procedure details

Everything on this page about each procedure Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet offers: pricing in context, what they've said about it, related videos and photos, and what patients ask.

Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Eyelid Surgery

$40

1 patient report · 2022

Below typicalTypical in Bellevue: $3,125–$6,450 (median $4,925, 10 reports) compare ↗

Radiesse

$1,200

1 patient report · 2019

About typicalTypical nationally: $700–$1,400 (median $1,000, 53 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet

Sourced directly from Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet's social posts and replies.

What services does Natalia Ryzhkova, RN provide and what is her approach?
Natalia Ryzhkova, RN, has over a decade of experience in aesthetic medicine. She is dedicated to helping patients achieve refreshed, confident, and naturally beautiful results by combining advanced injection techniques, personalized treatment plans, and an artistic eye. Her goal is to enhance features while maintaining results that look like the patient, only better. Services include Botox®, dermal fillers, skin rejuvenation, PDO threads, and facial balancing, all delivered with a commitment to safe, customized care and exceptional outcomes.
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What dry eye services does the practice offer with Brian Phan, PA-C?
Brian Phan, PA-C, is the practice's dedicated Dry Eye Specialist, focusing on identifying the root cause of symptoms and creating personalized treatment plans for long-term relief. The practice offers comprehensive dry eye evaluations, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) treatment, Envision IPL & Radiofrequency, Morpheus8 RF for Dry Eye, Corneal PRP Therapy, and Advanced Ocular Surface Disease Management. They emphasize that effective treatment is available for dry eye disease, which can impact comfort, vision, and quality of life, and utilize advanced technology for care.
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What are the benefits of a surgical lip lift?
A surgical lip lift can enhance upper lip shape, improve tooth show, and create a naturally refreshed appearance without the need for fillers.
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What is Dr. Tarbet's approach to blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and what can patients expect?
Dr. Tarbet's approach to blepharoplasty is conservative and tailored, designed to refresh and enhance natural features without altering a patient's appearance. The goal is for patients to still look like themselves, only more rested and natural, with results that are never obvious. Incisions are meticulously placed within the natural eyelid crease or along the lash line, becoming virtually undetectable once healed. Patients can expect some initial swelling and bruising, with a steady return to normal activities within 7–10 days. Results are long-lasting, often maintaining a refreshed appearance for many years.
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What does Dr. Tarbet's combined facial rejuvenation procedure involve?
Dr. Tarbet's combined facial rejuvenation procedure typically includes a facelift, blepharoplasty, and endoscopic browlift. The goal is to create natural, harmonious improvement across the face, ensuring results are never overdone and always individualized to the patient's unique anatomy.
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Why might Dr. Tarbet recommend combining Upper Blepharoplasty and Endoscopic Brow Lift?
A tired or heavy upper eyelid appearance is often caused by both excess eyelid skin and a low brow position. Addressing only the eyelids can leave the brow heavy. Dr. Tarbet recommends combining Upper Blepharoplasty (removal of excess eyelid skin) with an Endoscopic Brow Lift (repositioning the brow through small hidden incisions) to achieve the most natural and harmonious result.
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How does Dr. Tarbet's approach to male eyelid surgery differ from female eyelid surgery?
Male eyelid surgery requires a distinct approach compared to female surgery. Key considerations for male patients include preserving a natural brow position and avoiding an over-arched or 'surprised' look, ensuring results are masculine and natural.
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From Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

InjectablesPRPPDO threadsBotox
Skin tighteningMorpheus8

Patient Experience

Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet Review Summary

4.3
Dr. Tarbet has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. While her overall rating is quite good, patient experiences seem to vary. Some reviews highlight her expertise and excellent results, particularly with Botox and fillers. However, other reviews suggest some inconsistency, with ratings ranging from 3 to 5 stars on different platforms.

Ratings from Other Platforms

amaraaestheticsbellevue.com

5 out of 5

Based on 8 reviews

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yelp.com

3 out of 5

Based on 42 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.3 out of 5

Based on 61 reviews

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Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS - Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology in Bellevue, Washington

AMARA Medical Aesthetics - Bellevue

1810 116th Ave NE Suite D1, Bellevue, Washington

(425) 455-2131

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Consultation fee: $75

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$224

Payments

9

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet received $224 across 9 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (425) 455-2131

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Location & Contact Information

AMARA Medical Aesthetics - Bellevue

1810 116th Ave NE Suite D1

Bellevue, Washington 98004

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Office Information

Phone: (425) 455-2131

Where does Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet practice?

Doctor's Office

AMARA Medical Aesthetics - Bellevue (Primary)

1810 116th Ave NE Suite D1, Bellevue, Washington 98004

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Hospital Affiliations

Overlake Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Washington
University Of Wisconsin-madison

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Ophthalmology
Triple Board Certifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet online?
This information is not available based on the provided context. Contacting the office directly at (425) 455-2131 is recommended for appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet offer telehealth?
This information is not available based on the provided context. Contacting the office directly is recommended to inquire about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet?
Patients generally praise Dr. Tarbet's expertise and the positive outcomes of their procedures. Reviews mention satisfaction with eyelid surgery, Bellafill, thread lifts, Radiesse, and Botox/Xeomin treatments. Patients also appreciate the staff and the modern facilities. While most experiences are positive, some reviews indicate a range of experiences.
What areas of care does Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet cater to?
Dr. Tarbet's areas of care focus on oculoplastic surgery, facial aesthetics, and cosmetic procedures. This includes surgical procedures like eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and facelifts, as well as non-surgical treatments such as Botox, Jeuveau, fillers (Bellafill, Radiesse), and thread lifts. She specializes in facial rejuvenation with a focus on the eye area. Dr. Tarbet's practice is dedicated to a patient-centric approach, providing comprehensive support from pre-operative appointments through to final results, ensuring a comfortable, informed, and rewarding experience built on education and personalized care. With over 30 years of surgical precision and artistic expertise, Dr. Tarbet delivers natural, elegant results, focusing not only on enhancing appearance but also on restoring function, confidence, and quality of life through individualized planning that respects each patient’s unique anatomy, helping them look refreshed, confident, and authentically themselves.