Accepting new patients

Mitchell V. Brinks, M.D., M.P.H.

Accepting new patients

  • The Sterling H. and Anna Marie Tebbetts Professor of Global Ophthalmology
  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical focus

  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Eye Exams (Adult) - Ophthalmology
  • Global Health

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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About me

Dr. Brinks was raised and educated in the Pacific Northwest. He focuses on bringing advanced technology and high quality eye care to under-served rural communities throughout Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.

His international teaching and research endeavors have taken Dr. Brinks overseas to Cambodia, Bhutan, East Timor, Guatemala, the Marshall Islands, and the Samoas. He completed a masters degree at OSU in international health to support his work with the ministries of health overseas, furthering their vision for eye care in their countries.

While not at work, Dr. Brinks enjoys native forest restoration, surfing, and archery.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 1988, University of Oregon
    • M.D., 1992, Oregon Health & Science University
    • M.P.H., 2005, Oregon State University

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology
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Insurance

Before scheduling an appointment

  1. Check your network. If you have health insurance,  call your company to find out if the OHSU Health location or provider you plan to visit is part of your network.
  2. Ask what you will pay. Your insurance company can tell you what your costs are likely to be.

If you schedule an appointment and your health insurance does not include OHSU Health, you may have to pay more than if you go to a provider in your insurance network. 

Visit our billing and insurance page for more information.

Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (278 Ratings, 102 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 NRC patient surveys.

  1. Listened well, was comprehensive in evaluation

  2. Always kind, encouraging, answers questions, is positive.

  3. Showed concern, very professional and explained my clinical situation

  4. Top notch.

  5. Professional and thorough explanations of procedures easy to comprehend

  6. Took time to adequately address my concerns.

  7. Very kind and extremely nice

  8. Every one seemed concern as to why I was there

  9. Very profession demeanor whilst being attentive and kind.

  10. Dr. Brinks is thoughtful and evidence-based. His explanations of test results are thorough and clear.

  11. It was fine.

  12. He was kind and thoughtful. He explained himself so I could understand everything.

  13. My experiences with Casey Eye staff have been universally positive.

  14. Friendly, professional, happy to take & respond to questions, provided clear direction.

  15. All members of the "team" were great!

  16. Quick efficient

  17. Dr. Brinks was kind and personable, but he didn't waste time with much unrelated talk. I appreciate that. He discussed my eyesight plainly.

  18. He was fine...explained things clearly: the issues with my sight and my options.

  19. He has excellent communication skills explaining the situation In easily understandable ways.

  20. Dr. Brinks spoke clearly to explain my issues.

  21. Dr Brinks at Casey is very friendly and calming, and gives as much information and detail that I need

  22. Superior dr Brinks listens and calmly explains the results .

  23. Intelligent,knowledgeable, thoughtful & compassionate. Explained things clearly & thoroughly.

  24. Answered my questions which I appreciated.

  25. I had the time of my life!

  26. Skilled, knowledgeable, good listener - thank you.

  27. Always cheerful, attentive, professional and understanding

  28. I already told my family and friends about the extremely professional treatment at the Eye Institute and Dr. Brinks.

  29. Thoughtful, caring, patient.

  30. Very nice job explaining process involved in treatment. Also, friendly and reassuring.