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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 (365 Ratings, 137 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. Very professional,very personable, very knowledgeable.

  2. It's been quite impressive.

  3. Awesome

  4. Excellent

  5. Professional thorough.

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

  7. Great service with a smile

  8. Excellent

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

  10. Conscientious

  11. Always friendly and professional

  12. Everyone was professional

  13. He's very good, but very busy. The team working with him was very attentive, thoughtful and friendly.

  14. He was very friendly and professional. I felt very confident in his care.

  15. Dr. Wentzein listens carefully and on this visit diagnosed a vision problem that has affected my life and suggested an easy solution.

  16. Explains well and is efficient and caring

  17. Thoughtful. Excellent explanation of surgery. Answered all my questions.

  18. Great very helpful addressed my anxiety going into surgery

  19. Very good

  20. Dr. Wentziien is an outstanding doctor and person. I couldn't be happier!

  21. Very professional, caring.

  22. Very professional, expressed concern about my issues, answered all my questions though sometimes my questions were a bit annoying.

  23. Absolutely the best in all respects.

  24. Brief.

  25. Excellent

  26. Excellent

  27. I love my Doctor and his staff that I have met before. I had some concerns and he explained in great detail.

  28. Dr Wentzien is very professional, knowledgeable and a nice caring person. I really trust his advice and treatment plan for me.

  29. Expert care,good communication

  30. Very personable and answered any questions I had.