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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 (386 Ratings, 145 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. Excellent, personable, wanted to help

  2. Answered all my many questions.

  3. Answered questions nicely veru down To earth

  4. I love going to see my doctor he's good

  5. Very nice and attentive.

  6. Spent time with me, made thorough and useful explanations

  7. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Concerned.

  8. Dr. Wentzien has provided stellar care consistently.

  9. Great

  10. Tells it like it is, in a friendly way.

  11. Dr. Wentzien inspires trust by speaking directly, listening, and having a sense of humor. He explains things very well.

  12. Very nice - had a good sense of humor! I felt that he knew what he was doing and that I was in good hands

  13. It is is always a great experience

  14. Dr. Wentzien always takes time to answer my questions. I never feel rushed. I feel like he is 100% committed to my well-being.

  15. Dr. Wentzien is very talented, knowledgeable and personable. I knew I was in good hands.

  16. This was a routine eye exam about two years after cataract surgery. I had a good experience with the surgery and am pleased with the outcome. Dr. Wentzien is the best ophthalmologist I have ever seen. I trust his professionalism and expertise. He takes good care of my eyes.

  17. Well bedside manners. I loved this and patients.

  18. This was just a follow up with my cataract surgery one year ago. Jim is always great to see and always builds confidence in what I have been experiencing.

  19. Dr. Wentzien is wonderful: knowledgable, helpful, professional, genuinely caring.

  20. He was confident and answered questions in such a way as understandable

  21. Offered option to see specialist

  22. Doctor was personable

  23. Excellent in every way

  24. Very pleasant and professional.

  25. Years of experience and very skilled and caring.

  26. Very satisfied

  27. Fine, but did not know me so standard approach

  28. Perfect and professional

  29. I am very confident in Dr Wentzien.

  30. Excellent.