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Michael Gale, M.D.

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  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical focus

  • Glaucoma
  • Pediatric Glaucoma

Locations and contact

I see patients at
White brick building next to parking garage, and the buidling entrance reads Casey Eye Institute. There is also an extended cover for the patient drop off area at the building entrance.
Casey Eye Institute
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About me

I was born and raised in Portland, OR. I received my B.A. in Biochemistry and Spanish from Bowdoin College and then my M.D. from OHSU. I completed my Internal Medicine Internship at the University of Colorado, then my Ophthalmology Residency at the OHSU Casey Eye Institute, and finally my Glaucoma Fellowship at UC Davis.

I treat both adult and pediatric glaucoma. My research interests include non-invasive ophthalmic imaging techniques for glaucoma and improvements in pediatric glaucoma treatment. I am also involved in initiatives to optimize community eye health outreach.

During my free time I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, skiing and spending time in the outdoors around Portland.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., Bowdoin College
    • M.D., OHSU

  • Internship

    • Internal Medicine Internship, at the University of Colorado

  • Residency

    • Ophthalmology Residency at the Casey Eye Institute, OHSU

  • Fellowship

    • Glaucoma Fellowship at the Tschannen Eye Institute, UC Davis

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Glaucoma Society
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (256 Ratings, 82 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. Dr. Gale is a great doctor, has a way of making me feel at ease. He also explains issues very well and answers all questions about any concerns I may have.

  2. I trust Dr Gale for guidance

  3. Dr Gale and his staff are top notch professionals.

  4. This clinician is very easy to talk to. He listens well and shows a genuine concern for my health issues. He is quite thorough and leaves me with feeling very confident about his understanding and treatment.

  5. Dr Gale is available, friendly, helpful, authoritative, kind, and feels totally trustworthy. I am so glad he is my doctor.

  6. Dr Gale explains test results well in an easily understood manner.

  7. Very kind and caring and easy to understand my issues.

  8. Very well explained my medical condition

  9. Very thorough and complete. Takes time to explain issues and always asks if I have questions.

  10. Very caring, very personable, good communication

  11. Excellent report and conversation. Very patient and repeated if I had questions. Felt I was in very Capablr hands and concern for my care.

  12. I wasn't rushed and all my questions were answered.

  13. Dr. Gale is very thorough with his explanation of his treatment plan and aftercare. He is always apologetic for showing up late to my appointments and show true commitment to me as a patient.

  14. all of the staff besides the main provider was very nice and very helpful

  15. Everyone at Casey eye was very nice, and professional!

  16. He was informative and assuring about the procedure pre- and post-surgery.

  17. Very professional, caring

  18. Dr Gale is very attentive, informative, explains everything and listens to and answers every question. I am very confident in his care. I also have experienced very little wait time.

  19. Doctor Gale very well trained empathetic knowledgeable the best doctor I have met at CEI. Therethere is nothing negative about his training care. I believe he is an asset at your clinic

  20. Very good

  21. Very informative and explained

  22. Always great.

  23. Empathetic, knowledgeable, very well-trained top of the line. Answered all my questions. One of the best doctors I have seen at casei clinic. I trust him.

  24. Very professional

  25. They paid attention to what I said, made efforts to work with me as DeafBlind

  26. Straight forward with concerns and recommendations

  27. Always concerned about your health

  28. Makes me feel very comfortable - explains everything well, always asks if I have questions, is very knowledgeable and caring. Really like being his patient.

  29. Took time to explain and made sure my questions were answered

  30. Clinician had a so good experience and clinically helping their patients on right way.