Our Doctor
Dr. Colyer is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist who has specialized in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery for two decades. He retired from the United States Army after twenty years of service, 16 years at Walter Reed National Military Center in Bethesda, MD, and his final four at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis McChord. In his career, served in nearly every clinical role available to ophthalmologists, to include serving as the Chief of the Department of Surgery at Walter Reed. Additionally, he had the privilege to serve as Ophthalmologist Consultant to the White House Medical Unit and senior Ophthalmologist in the United States Army.
A native of Corning, NY, Dr. Colyer entered the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY at the age of 17. Graduating in the top 2% of his West Point class, he earned a coveted scholarship to attend Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine upon graduation. His father’s vision loss from failed retinal detachment surgery before medical school led him to pursue a career in Ophthalmology.
He completed an internship and residency in Ophthalmology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC followed by a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery at Georgetown University and the country’s largest practice dedicated to the treatment of vitreoretinal disease—The Retina Group of Washington. He holds the distinction of Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University due to his long-standing participation in medical student and resident education in various capacities and decades of research experience. He is an internationally-respected expert on ophthalmic trauma, and has over 50 peer reviewed research manuscripts, and he also has served as a member of the National Eye Institute’s Clinical Research Committee. He has received the prestigious Fellow of the American Society of Retinal Specialists (FASRS) designation as of May 2024.
Dr. Colyer is a proud husband and father. He and his wife, Dr. Jessica Colyer, raise their three children on Mercer Island and are busy traveling to sporting and school events in their free time.