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

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 (359 Ratings, 126 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. He is always so caring and explains all of the procedures.

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

  3. Very respectful/knowledgeable

  4. Answered questions well.

  5. Excellent patient action and great diagnostic knowledge

  6. Friendly, timely and professional

  7. Very thoughtful and very thorough

  8. 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.

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

  10. Very friendly & welcoming

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

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

  13. Competent. Courteous thoughtful caring

  14. Excellent professional and knowledgeable service.

  15. Friendly, knowledgable, listened to and addressed concerned, and wrnt above and beyond to to test for and explain findings.

  16. Very good

  17. Professional but friendly.

  18. My experience was very good

  19. The personnel were good but I was kept waiting in waiting room about 20 minutes and in the exam room about 40 minutes between eye exam and doctors appearance.

  20. Dr. Poulsen as a pleasant manner and low-key approach to explaining the procedures and outcomes related to the treatment of my eye. He answered all our questions clearly and concisely. He inspired confidence in the patient regarding his ability to perform the procedures.

  21. It was very good

  22. Excellent

  23. Very good and took good care of my needs

  24. He is very clear when explaining issues and well mannered when entering the room.

  25. Didn't feel rushed. Good experience.

  26. He's always on time and professional and listens well. He seems a bit introverted, but I am well equipped to handle that and appreciate our differences.

  27. Very good. Understanding and caring.

  28. Felt very well taken care of.

  29. Friendly, thorough, explained everything clearly and made sure I had no questions.

  30. Very good, answered questions well.