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James Wentzien, M.D.

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
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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Beige building with vaulted entrance in front of a hill of trees.
Casey Eye Institute Astoria
503 338 3803
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A brick building with trees in front of it in the winter.
Casey Eye Institute Vancouver
360 260-7132
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About me

James Wentzien, M.D., is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the OHSU School of Medicine, and has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. After receiving his bachelor's degree and medical degree from the University of Iowa, Dr. Wentzien moved to Oregon to complete his residency at OHSU Casey Eye Institute and decided to stay.

Dr. Wentzien sees patients at the Casey Eye Institute's Comprehensive Ophthalmology Clinic located at the OHSU Center for Health and Healing in downtown Portland. His focus includes medical and surgical treatment of all types of diseases of the eye, especially cataracts. He believes that vision is an especially important aspect of overall health and quality of life, and it should be preserved and optimized. 

In is free time, Dr. Wentzien enjoys music, cycling, running and cooking.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1990, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

  • Internship

    • Internal Medicine, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona

  • Residency

    • Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (362 Ratings, 135 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. I had a routine eye appointment. I was there for about a half hour. The person taking care of me did a great job.

  2. Excellent

  3. Dr. Wentzien is a fabulous doctor! I am thrilled with the results of my cataract surgeries. Through the entire process, he was professional, incredibly knowledgeable, answered all of my questions, & handled everything with a great sense of humor. I highly recommend him & his staff.

  4. I truly appreciate this clinician's expertise, friendliness, positive attitude. Great guy!

  5. Again, I feel very fortunate that Dr. Wentzien is my Eye Doctor. I absolutely trust his knowledge, experience and judgment. In addition to never seeming rushed, he Is also present, caring, respectful, an excellent listener and clear communicator. I feel assured that I am receiving the best care possible.

  6. Couldn t have asked for any better care.

  7. Excellent service in optimology from top to bottom. New intake clinician was caring, friendly and skilled.

  8. Excellent care by Dr Wentzien.

  9. Dr WENTZIEN is always willing to take the time to answer any questions, and explain as much as possible to insure that I understand his answers.

  10. Dr Wentzien is excellent! Very caring and professional! I think he is highly qualified!

  11. He's great!

  12. I trust Dr. Wentzien; have been seeing him for my issue five years now. Unfortunately, it's not something he can do anything about besides surgery and being 82, that's probably not a good idea but he believes it's still getting better. Slowly, but better.

  13. He got everything right and I am doing well.

  14. Excellent manner, expertise, clarity, communication, andPersonable

  15. Very professional and explained everything so I could understand

  16. Always friendly and knowledgeable

  17. The physician and nurses made sure I understood everything that would happen in the surgery. The surgeon did an excellent job.

  18. Consumate professional. Couldn't be happier with meeting my surgeon and feeling confident in their diagnosis and abilities.

  19. Very professional,very personable, very knowledgeable.

  20. It's been quite impressive.

  21. Awesome

  22. Excellent

  23. Professional thorough.

  24. Great service with a smile

  25. Very professional And friendly. Great explanations and good procedure.

  26. I had nothing but the best experience with you guys thank you very much for all you do

  27. Excellent

  28. Conscientious

  29. Always friendly and professional

  30. Everyone was professional