Compare 223 ophthalmologists in Portland, OR. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
223
Ophthalmologists
100%
Accepting patients
84%
Most common: MD
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Portland's healthcare identity is shaped by OHSU, the only academic medical center in Oregon, perched on Marquam Hill like a small city of its own. Below it, Legacy and Providence split the map into competing networks that give patients real choices. The city's deep roots in naturopathic and integrative medicine mean you'll find treatment philosophies here that barely exist in most metro areas.
Portland has 223 ophthalmologists. The most common credential is MD (84%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
OHSU sits atop Marquam Hill with an aerial tram connecting to the South Waterfront. Legacy Good Samaritan anchors the northwest side, while Providence Portland covers the east. The MAX light rail and streetcar connect several hospital-adjacent neighborhoods, but most Portlanders drive or bike to appointments. Cross-river commutes between east and west Portland add 15 to 20 minutes during rush hour.
Providers practice throughout Portland. Pearl District is a walkable downtown neighborhood with Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and specialist offices. Alberta Arts District is a vibrant northeast Portland corridor with community clinics and culturally responsive care options. Hawthorne is a popular southeast neighborhood with independent practices and naturopathic medicine offices. Division is a growing east Portland corridor with new medical offices and quick access to Providence Portland.
Nearby hospitals include OHSU Hospital, Providence Portland Medical Center, and Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Local training programs run through Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Portland State University. OHSU is Oregon's only academic health center and sits atop Marquam Hill overlooking downtown Portland.
The first visit includes a comprehensive eye exam with dilation, detailed imaging of your retina and optic nerve, and a review of your symptoms and medical history. The ophthalmologist will explain their findings, discuss treatment options (including whether surgery is indicated), and outline next steps. Plan for two to three hours total because of dilation and imaging.
Bring your insurance card and a valid ID. Portland providers tend to run on time but schedule tightly, so arriving ten minutes early is standard. Many clinics close by 5 PM, though urgent care centers stay open later.
See an ophthalmologist for cataracts, glaucoma requiring surgery or advanced management, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal tears or detachment, eye injuries, LASIK evaluation, eyelid problems, crossed eyes in children, or any eye condition your optometrist has referred you for. You should also see one if you have a systemic disease (diabetes, autoimmune conditions) that affects the eyes.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Cataract surgery: $3,000-5,000 per eye · LASIK: $2,000-3,000 per eye · Retinal imaging: $50-200
Portland, OR has 223 licensed ophthalmologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of ophthalmologists in Portland, OR are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Oregon's Medicaid program (Oregon Health Plan) covers a large share of the population and is accepted at most major systems. For marketplace plans, Moda, Providence, and Kaiser Permanente are the dominant carriers. Kaiser operates its own closed network with clinics across the metro.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. Cataract surgery costs $3,000 to $5,000 per eye. LASIK runs $2,000 to $3,000 per eye. Retinal imaging costs $50 to $200. Actual costs in Portland, OR depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Medical eye conditions (cataracts, glaucoma) are billed to medical insurance. Routine refraction for glasses is billed to vision insurance. LASIK is typically self-pay. Verify which insurance applies to your visit type.
Portland has strong provider density, but the east side of the city and outer suburbs like Gresham and Troutdale have fewer options. OHSU, Legacy, and Providence each run their own physician networks, so start by checking which system your insurance covers best.
66% of ophthalmologists in Portland, OR accept Medicare. Medicare covers eye exams for conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Cataract surgery is covered. Routine vision exams for glasses prescriptions are not covered under Original Medicare. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some ophthalmologists in Portland, OR accept Oregon Health Plan, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers medically necessary eye care in all states. Coverage for routine vision exams and glasses varies by state. Children have broader coverage than adults. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Oregon Health Plan participation before scheduling.
Oregon is one of a handful of states that license naturopathic physicians with prescribing authority. Many insurance plans, including some OHP and marketplace plans, cover ND visits. Portland has one of the highest naturopathic-doctor-per-capita ratios in the country.
OHSU accepts both referrals and self-scheduled appointments for most departments. As an academic medical center, it tends to handle complex and specialty cases, but its primary care clinics at the South Waterfront and Marquam Hill are open to new patients.
Top accepted carriers in Portland, OR include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-73836, qhp-10091, and qhp-23603.
Medical insurance covers ophthalmology visits for eye diseases and conditions (glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye exams). Vision insurance covers routine refraction and glasses prescriptions. LASIK is typically not covered by either. Cataract surgery is covered by medical insurance. Verify in-network status and whether pre-authorization is needed for surgery or diagnostic imaging.