Accepting new patients

Allison Summers, O.D., F.A.A.O., M.C.R.

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Optometry

Clinical focus

  • Eye Exams (Children) - Ophthalmology
  • Strabismus

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Building with several stories and all glass facing the patient drop off area and a walking bridge connecting to the neighboring building.
Elks Children's Eye Clinic
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About me

Allison Summers, O.D. graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1998. After practicing in the community, she joined our clinic in 2005. 

Dr. Summers strives to increase our knowledge of childhood eye diseases in order to improve treatment. In addition to providing eye care, she is involved in research on eye diseases that affect children, including research in reducing disparities in eye care.

At work, she enjoys seeing children from birth through young adulthood and interacting with her Spanish-speaking families. In her leisure time, she enjoys running, traveling, and trying new ethnic recipes.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 1993, University of California, Davis
    • O.D., 1998, Pacific University College of Optometry
    • M.C.R., 2014, Oregon Health and Science University

  • Fellowship

    • American Academy of Optometry, 2010

Memberships and associations:

  • Portland Metropolitan Optometric Society
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (74 Ratings, 10 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. The nurse and doctor are very friendly, knowledgeable and patient.

  2. Todo bien

  3. The clinical and Dr were both so helpful and friendly. We were seen right on time and all of the people we intersected with in the office are really great at working with kids, even a little 2.5 year old guy!

  4. Dr. Summers was running a bit behind when I saw her, but she explained that it was because she took time to answer all of the previous patient's questions. She took her time with me, too; it never felt like she was rushing me, and I knew I was her only concern during my appointment. She's also incredibly knowledgeable and honest.

  5. Was good.

  6. She's simply the Best there is in geriatrics and in caring for her patients

  7. Very caring staff, everything was excellent all the way. Very thorough start to finish. Thank you so much!

  8. Attention to my eye issue was good and helpful

  9. She is the best doctor! She is so patient and sweet with my daughter, she really takes her time to explain every detail to us

  10. Good Service