We are following all COVID-19 safety precautions recommended by the CDC and Jefferson County.
Currently, masks are NOT required for patients and staff at our location. 
But, if feeling ill, please contact us at (303) 900-0326 to reschedule your appointment.

About Us

State of the Art Care, with the Focus on You.

Mission

Our mission is to enhance quality of life by improving eye health and vision through compassionate care, using state-of-the-art technology, and with exceptional patient service.

Vision

Our vision is to be recognized as a center of excellence
in eye care by exceeding national benchmarks for clinical quality, providing an unrivaled patient experience, and being an employer of choice in the regions we serve. Through the integration of education, research, and our commitment to excellence, we will continue to meet the growing need for access to premium eye care.

Values

Clinical Excellence

We do not compromise on the quality of care we provide. We utilize state-of-the-art technology, facilities, and training to ensure that the communities we serve have access to the highest quality of eye care available.

Clinical Excellence at Northwest Eye Center in Lakewood, CO

Commitment

We are committed to supporting the advancement of care in the communities we serve through our various clinical and administrative functions, clinical research, educational seminars, and clinical collaboration with our professional peers in medicine and optometry.

Patient Experience

We put the patient and their needs first. Every decision we make begins with the question, “How does this improve the patient experience?” because every detail of our operation considers the right of our patients to be treated with respect, compassion, kindness, and in consideration of their time and resources.

Work Environment

We strive to provide the best work experience for our team members through a commitment to professionalism, fairness, kindness, and respect. We seek out those with a positive outlook and provide them with industry-leading training and education to support professional certification, growth, and development in the continuing effort to live our mission.

Integrity

We can be relied upon, unequivocally, to do the right thing. We seek and embrace the qualities of honesty, fairness, decency and trustworthiness, and hold them as the expectation for our organization.

Stewardship

We take every consideration of our resources by seeking to eliminate redundant processes, reducing our environmental impact, and by making sound financial decisions that will help mitigate the increasing cost of healthcare in the communities we serve.

Mission

Our mission is to enhance quality of life by improving eye health and vision through compassionate care, state-of-the-art technology, and exceptional patient service.

Vision

Our vision is to be recognized as a center of excellence
in eye care by exceeding national benchmarks for clinical quality, providing an unrivaled patient experience, and being an employer of choice in the region we serve. Through the integration of education, research, and our commitment to excellence, we will continue to meet the growing need for access to premium eyecare.

Values

Clinical Excellence

We do not compromise on the quality of care we provide. We utilize state-of-the-art technology, facilities, and training to ensure that the communities we serve have access to the highest quality of eye care available.

Clinical Excellence at Northwest Eye Center in Lakewood, CO

Commitment

We are committed to supporting the advancement of care in the communities we serve through our various clinical and administrative functions, clinical research, educational seminars, and clinical collaboration with our professional peers in medicine and optometry.

Patient Experience

We put the patient and their needs first. Every decision we make begins with the question, “How does this improve the patient experience?” because every detail of our operation considers the right of our patients to be treated with respect, compassion, kindness, and in consideration of their time and resources.

Work Environment

We strive to provide the best work experience for our team members through a commitment to professionalism, fairness, kindness, and respect. We seek out those with a positive outlook and provide them with industry-leading training and education to support professional certification, growth, and development in the continuing effort to live our mission.

Integrity

We can be relied upon, unequivocally, to do the right thing. We seek and embrace the qualities of honesty, fairness, decency and trustworthiness, and hold them as the expectation for our organization.

Stewardship

We take every consideration of our resources by seeking to eliminate redundant processes, reducing our environmental impact, and by making sound financial decisions that will help mitigate the increasing cost of healthcare in the communities we serve.

Meet Our Doctors

The staff at Northwest Eye Center, PC takes pride in offering the best in customer service, quality care, and personalized attention. Our well-trained, highly professional staff consists of certified ophthalmic technicians, certified opticians, LASIK consultants, and insurance and finance specialists.

Melinda O'Rourke, MD

Ophthalmologist

Nolan Hathaway, MD

Ophthalmologist

Stephen P. Bashford, OD

Optometrist

Tyler Klein, OD

Optometrist

Karl Olsen, MD

Ophthalmologist

Insurances

We accept most common medical insurances:

  • Aetna (NOT managed choice EPO)
  • BCBS (NOT Pathway HMO or University of Colorado)
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (NOT Local Plus or Connect or HMO Medicare)
  • CNIC
  • Humana (must check your plan for in network)
  • Medicaid (NOT Denver Health Medicaid)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage/Replacement Plans (AARP Complete)
  • United HealthCare (NOT Community Plan)
  • Veteran’s Administration (HealthNet)

Vision Plans we accept:

  • VSP
  • Eyemed

*If you have an insurance not on the list, feel free to contact us as we may be in network.

Careers

Check out all of our current openings.

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