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 (289 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. It was great

  2. Very pleased with my care.

  3. I am always very satisfied

  4. Excellent customer service and care. I feel that this was a comfortable and successful appointment.

  5. He was very thorough. He answered all my questions, even if they weren't about the exam matter. He made his answers clear and easy to understand and even included pictures.

  6. Always excellent

  7. This Clinic is very respectful of a person and very conscious of what you need.

  8. Just fine.

  9. Staff is great. Dr. Paulson is efficient, professional, and has helped me to understand what I need to do to keep my vision health in order.

  10. Very friendly excellent at his profession. I had a great experience at this clinic

  11. Everyone is very smart and doesn't make me feel stupid

  12. Efficient and got the job done

  13. All staff friendly and knowledgeable

  14. Great

  15. Very professional and friendly

  16. Very caring

  17. Very nice person.

  18. Very friendly, very accommodating

  19. Everyone associated with Casey eye has been terrific

  20. Very professionally done.

  21. Great

  22. Good

  23. Explains things well & answers all my questions

  24. Very professional

  25. At ease the whole visit

  26. He is fantastic!! I am of a certain age when the need to see an opthamologist becomes essential for cataracts and glaucoma. My doc is one of the BEST I've ever had and I recommend him to all of my friends that are dealing with the same aging eye issues

  27. Dr David Poulson at the Hood River Casey Eye Clinic is amazing. By far the best eye doctor I've seen and I am so appreciative of the care he has provided. Thank you!

  28. Dr.Poulson was professional in his manner and approach to my concerns. I appreciated his kindness and respect for my time in how promptly he arrived for my appointment and his attention to my concerns.

  29. Dr Polson was wanderful and took the nec time to answer questions. His nurse assistant was FABULOUS!

  30. I have been very pleased. He is professional and highly skilled at his profession.