Accepting new patients

David Poulsen, M.D., M.P.H.

Accepting new patients

  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical focus

  • Cataract and Intraocular Lenses
  • Eye Exams (Adult) - Ophthalmology
  • Lens Based Refractive Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Casey Eye Institute entry way and door in Hood River Oregon
Casey Eye Institute Hood River
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Wood building surrounded by grass with Casey Eye Institute sign in front.
Casey Eye Institute The Dalles
541 298-5144
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About me

Dr. Poulsen is originally from a small coastal town in the Bay Area, Half Moon Bay, CA. He completed his undergraduate degree in Humanities from Brigham Young University in 2008. He graduated from medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City in 2013, while also completing a Masters in Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health. He did an internship in internal medicine at UCSF - Fresno, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.

Dr. Poulsen is married and has three daughters. Some of his hobbies include running, playing the guitar and kiteboarding.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 2008, Brigham Young University
    • M.D., 2013, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    • M.P.H., 2013, Harvard School of Public Health

  • Internship

    • Internal Medicine - Preliminary, UCSF Fresno (Fresno CA, 2014)

  • Residency

    • Ophthalmology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center (Bronx NY, 2017)

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
  • Oregon Board of Ophthalmology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (339 Ratings, 106 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. Dr. Paulson is an amazing physician/surgeon and I cannot thank him and the OHSU staff enough.

  2. My mom and my brother are going there now, due toour recommendations. My mom went first, and my brother was so impressed, he moved over, as well. It was nice for them to have an optometrist who actually took the time neecessary to do a thorough exam, and then provide detailed and excellent feedback.

  3. Everything went smoothly

  4. Very experienced!

  5. After being shown into the exam room, I waited 30 minutes for the ophthalmologist to show up.

  6. Dr. Paulson is the best! He is calm, prepared, intelligent, extremely competent and compassionate.

  7. Good explanations

  8. I feel like a person, not just a patient

  9. Dr. Poulsen It's approachable, competent, easy to understand, and has a sense of humor. I have full confidence in his abilities.

  10. Even though scheduling is booked out aways, it was worth there expertise. "What can we do for you? Here's how we can help."

  11. Consistently positive.

  12. Very professional.

  13. Dr poulsen did an excellent job

  14. Supportive, knowledgeable, efficient, informative, friendly, courteous!

  15. Very professional

  16. Explained everything in a simple clear manner and answered all my questions.

  17. The atmosphere was very good .I was very happy with the atmosphere. Their concern andWe had a few laughs.They did a very good job, and I would definitely go back to the

  18. He's the best!!!

  19. He is always so caring and explains all of the procedures.

  20. He is straight forward, effectian, patient and caring and listens well to me.

  21. Very respectful/knowledgeable

  22. Answered questions well.

  23. Excellent patient action and great diagnostic knowledge

  24. Friendly, timely and professional

  25. Very thoughtful and very thorough

  26. Friendly staff. Everyone in the clinic have always welcomed me with smiles. Staff, Nurse, Doctor, and all are always ready to answer my questions so I am able to understand.

  27. Very friendly & welcoming

  28. Clinicians were very polite and did listen to my input about my past experiences with Casey Eye,OHSU.

  29. Very thorough exam. Left feeling like I was in great hands.

  30. I have a lot of confidence in this physician.