Meet the Team

Lead by our professional team to practicing trusted treatments and high quality services that are tailored specifically to you.

Dr. Michael Bannit smiling in a suit with a striped tie against a gray background at Forever You & Eye Bellevue Lasik Clinic.


  • MD, MHA

    Dr. Banitt, joined Northwest Eye Surgeons in 2019. Previously, he worked for the University of Washington and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami Florida. He has practiced refractive surgery for over 15 years. He was one of the first physicians to perform the SMILE operation in Washington and has performed the most SMILE surgery in Washington. He has completed two specialties (Cornea, external disease and refractive surgery as well as glaucoma) and has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles. He has traveled nationally and internationally to give lectures and teach surgery. Running is his past time and has completed 9 marathons.

Forever You & Eye Clinic – Dr. Shikha Yadav


  • O.D., F.A.A.O.

    Dr. Yadav, joined the Northwest Eye Surgeons team in 2022. She provides pre- and postoperative care, as well as medical care, at the Seattle clinic. Dr. Yadav completed her residency in Ocular Disease at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Hospital. During her residency, she completed clinical rotations at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, in addition to working with several private practices in the areas of retina, glaucoma, and refractive surgery management.

  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

    Danielle joined Northwest Eye Surgeons in 2018 and brings over 7 years of experience in the ophthalmic field. Her expertise spans multiple areas of patient care, including refractive procedures and pediatric ophthalmology, making her a versatile and valuable member of the clinic team.

    Outside of work, Danielle enjoys exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, spending quality time with family and friends, and enjoying a good film.

    She’s passionate about helping patients feel confident and comfortable in their vision care journey—and she’s always ready to SMILE with you.

  • Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

    With over 8 years of experience in eye care and more than two years on the Refractive team. Re is a versatile member of the clinic, supporting patients and the team with everything from workups and testing to scheduling, procedure planning, training, and more. If you have any questions, Re is always happy to help.

    When not in the clinic, Re enjoys living between the beach and a national forest, spending time outdoors or at home reading and writing.