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Beth Edmunds, M.D., Ph.D.

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  • Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical focus

  • Glaucoma
  • Pediatric Glaucoma

Locations and contact

I see patients at
White brick building next to parking garage, and the buidling entrance reads Casey Eye Institute. There is also an extended cover for the patient drop off area at the building entrance.
Casey Eye Institute
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About me

Dr. Edmunds specializes in treating adult and pediatric glaucoma, with a special interest in complicated cases and the surgical management of cataracts and glaucoma. She received her M.D. from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and did her residency training in the United Kingdom. She took fellowship training at Moorfields Eye Hospital and King's College and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, and undertook research for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists into the practice of trabeculectomy in the UK. Her research interests include epidemiology, glaucoma surgery, and the optic nerve in glaucoma.

View more information on the Casey Eye Institute Glaucoma web site.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2002, University College

  • Residency

    • Junior: Southampton University Hospital, UK Kent County Ophthalmic and Aural Hospital, UK Oxford Eye Hospital, UK

  • Fellowship

    • Clinical: Moorfields Eye Hospital and King's College and St. Thomas' Hospital, London

Memberships and associations:

  • Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (175 Ratings, 84 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 Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable. No one better than Dr. Edmond's!!

  2. The very best.

  3. I have nothing but good things to say about Beth Edmunds, MD, PhD, she has done surgeries on both eyes with expertise and compassion.

  4. Very knowledgeable, thorough. Identified the key gators which collectively contributed to my vision changes and elevated pressures. Explained things clearly, very kind in answering questions. Very respectful to other members of the team, had the highest confidence in the MD and felt I was in the best hands.

  5. Both Dr.s were helpful and keep me informed on procedure

  6. Dr. Edmunds is is one of the top, if not the best, medical providers I've ever experienced in my 62 years.

  7. Dr. Edmonds is an incredible physician and surgeon. She truly cares for her patients and takes the time and effort to make certain my questions are asked. Thanks to Dr. Edmonds expert care, my glaucoma has not been able to rob me of my vision. It is Physicians like Dr. Edmonds who are the reason that OHSU is a World Class Medical and Research Hospital.

  8. Very knowledgeable and informative.

  9. Dr. Edmunds is amazing! Best doctor I have had and I have had them all

  10. Dr. Edmunds is an amazing and gifted doctor! I felt safe and "heard" throughout the process.

  11. Been with the team for the majority of my life and I've never had one bad experience

  12. She is very knowledgeable and thorough, and cares a lot about my vision!!

  13. I was not well and Dr Edmunds and her staff were extremely attentive to make sure I went to the ER.

  14. Dr. Edmunds and her team have been absolutely superb in the management of my eye issues.

  15. As always, Dr. Edmunds was very clear and very positive and made the experience of seeing a doctor something I look forward to as I always come away from the appointment feeling cared for and clear about my sight challenges and how to best preserve my sight for as long as possible.

  16. The clinician is very good, whatever her attitude, skills......

  17. I have been treated by Dr. Edmonds for many years and have always found her to be professional, caring, and thorough.

  18. I always enjoy visiting the glaucoma department. All the people are wonderful and very knowledgeable, especially Dr. Beth Edmunds!

  19. Skilled, smart, terrific

  20. Dr. Edmunds care and concern for my well-being it's very comforting and impressive.

  21. Very thorough, expert clinician, great communicator. High regard by all staff.

  22. The doctor is wonderful.

  23. Knowledgeable and caring.

  24. Dr. Edmunds was the first physician to fully explain the progression and impact of glaucoma and related issues on my vision. She also delved into my medical history to ascertain potential adverse impacts related to other medical conditions.

  25. Dr Edmunds is EXCLLENT. Possibly THE BEST Glaucome doctor I have seen !

  26. Dr Edmunds is a consummate professional who dislplays a calm demeanor and clearly describes her goals during the examination and answers questions quickly and fully.

  27. Always the very best care.

  28. Excellent

  29. Very kind, warm, but concerned with my health.

  30. The best