Eye Doctors

Doctor Hannah Joyner | Bellingham Optometrist | Eye Doctor | Glasses | Mount Baker Vision Center

Dr. Hannah Joyner

Passionate, empathetic, and detail-oriented, Optometrist Dr. Hannah Joyner is devoted to providing quality patient care with clear communication. She is a PNW native who grew up in Bellevue and completed her undergraduate degree in biology and anthropology, with a minor in psychology, at Western Washington University. Dr. Joyner graduated from the Arizona College of Optometry in 2020 and has been practicing at MBVC ever since.

In addition to caring for patients with routine medical eye conditions, Dr. Joyner finds great satisfaction in helping people recover sight from ocular diseases such as keratoconus and post-Lasik ectasia by fitting specialty contact lenses. Dr. Joyner maintains an interest in continued learning and inspiring the next generation of optometrists.

As a member of the Bellingham Lions Club, Dr. Joyner regularly volunteers providing free eyecare to those in need and has accompanied the Lions Club on a medical mission trip to El Salvador.

In their free time, Dr. Joyner and her husband, Mark, enjoy taking their daughter, Noelle, and miniature schnauzer, Arlo, on hikes and camping trips. Her ideal night-in consists of embroidery crafting or playing board games with friends.

Doctor Brian Koning | Bellingham Optometrist | Eye Doctor | Glasses | Mount Baker Vision Center

Dr. Brian Koning

Positive, open, and full of enthusiasm, Optometrist Dr. Koning has a zest for adventure and an easy-going manner that is a joy to his patients. Growing up on a small dairy farm in Idaho and fighting wildfires during the summers, he completed his undergrad degree at Dordt University in Iowa. In 2004 he graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry with distinction, and went on to complete a medically based residency at the VA Hospital and Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City, UT. He was honored in 2009 to be named Washington’s Young Optometrist of the Year, and in 2020 became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He has also participated in specialty contact lens research for industry.

His professional expertise lies in primary eye care for the whole family, challenging & medically necessary contact lens cases, and ocular disease such as diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Dr. Brian Koning has participated in humanitarian eye care trips to Guatemala, El Salvador, Ethiopia, and is on the steering committee for the No-Cost Frank Haskell Lions Eye Clinic. He previously served on the Lighthouse Mission Ministries Board of Directors, and is active in his local church and his kids’ school. He and his wife, Melissa, children Abee, Brenna, John, Zachariah, and golden retriever WillowLena, enjoy backpacking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, beekeeping, and nature photography.

Dr. Steven Koning

Kind, thoughtful, and even-mannered, Optometrist Dr. Steven Koning is considerate, helpful, and shows a warm concern for others. Growing up in Southern Idaho, playing football and basketball in High School, and fighting wildfires in the summers to put himself through school, he obtained his undergrad degree at Dordt University, and graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2011. He then completed a residency in ocular disease and primary eye care at the Northern Indiana Veterans Affairs Health Care Center, where he also served as an adjunct assistant clinical professor at Michigan College of Optometry and Indiana University College of Optometry.

His professional expertise lies in managing medical eye conditions such as diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, co-managing surgical cases such as Lasik and cataracts, as well as specialty contact lenses. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Optometric Association and Optometric Physicians of Washington.

Dr. Steven Koning has participated in overseas medical service projects to places as far away as Kenya. He and his wife Stacy, daughters Anabelle and Emberlyn, and rescue puppy Cisco enjoy hiking, camping, running, biking, and spending time with family and friends. After working at private practices in Reno and Denver, they are happy to call Whatcom County home

Doctor Jeff Larson | Bellingham Optometrist | Eye Doctor | Glasses | Mount Baker Vision Center

Dr. Jeff Larson

Curious, thoughtful, and easygoing, Optometrist Dr. Larson is an unassuming man whose caring personality and huge heart is infectious to those around him. A native Oregonian, he graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1980.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Dr. Larson was first stationed on the East Coast. Dr. Larson and his wife Sharon returned to the West Coast in 1984 and found that Bellingham offered a great place to raise a family, and has been serving patients at Mt Baker Vision Clinic ever since.

He became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in 1995. He is active in Christian Ministry at home and abroad, and frequently travels to an orphanage and medical clinic in Haiti.

Dr. Jeff Ness

Enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated, Dr. Jeff Ness has a passion for learning and has taken an active role in mentoring the next generation of eyecare professionals as an adjunct clinical professor for Pacific University. Dr. Ness’ Pacific Northwest roots run deep. After attending high school locally, he completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Pacific University and graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2020. While in school, he was involved as a Trustee of the American Optometric Student Association. He holds a leadership position with the Optometric Physicians of Washington and is a member of the American Optometric Association. He is also a member of the Lynden Kiwanis and volunteers with the Bellingham Lions Club to provide no-charge eyecare.

Following graduation, Dr. Ness worked for two years as an eyecare provider in Boise, ID. He has a special interest in pediatric care, ocular disease management, ocular surgery co-management, and fitting specialty contact lenses. Dr. Ness is fluent in Spanish and welcomes all ESL patients.

When not working, Dr. Ness and his wife, Chascity, embrace the many blessings our region has to offer including crabbing and exploring other wonders of the outdoors. They love spending quality time with family and friends, usually through board game nights. They enjoy church involvement, from volunteering to summer softball. With their daughter, Emersyn, and their two black labs, they are always on their toes! They’re happy to call Whatcom County home.

Doctor Wayne Musselman | Bellingham Optometrist | Eye Doctor | Glasses | Mount Baker Vision Center

Dr. Wayne Musselman – Emeritus

Friendly, exuberant, and personable, Dr. Musselman has a cheerful disposition and is refreshingly relaxed with people. A native of Delaware, he earned his undergrad degree from the University of Delaware in 1974, and a Doctorate in Optometry in Southern California in 1978.

He has practiced at Mt. Baker Vision Clinic since 1978, providing full-scope eye care for the whole family. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Optometric Physicians of Washington. In 1995, Dr. Musselman distinguished himself by gaining Fellowship into the American Academy of Optometry.

During the fall of 2020, Dr. Musselman made the difficult decision to retire from serving patients after 42 years of service, and now enjoys spending time with his family and restoring antique cars in his spare time.