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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

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (282 Ratings, 104 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 good experience and I always have that's the reason I go to OHSU

  2. Dr. Brinks is a good listener, very knowledgeable, highly professional, thorough and highly skilled and experienced.

  3. Good explanations of what is going on. I've had many of these eye tests in the past, so there were no surprises. It was good to have any updates to procedure explained to me.

  4. Good.

  5. Kind, thoughtful, took their time, listened well.

  6. It was referred to Michael Brinks. He was very concerned about my vision problems, but was unable to do the laser procedure to clear up my vision. He explained my problem very well and professionally. I was very impressed by him and the staff.

  7. Thorough, clear, responsive

  8. Excellent

  9. The quality of care received through OHSU is outstanding.

  10. Prepared, thorough, good communicater and very positive and pleasant

  11. Everyone from the front desk to the time I left were very kind. I received excellent service

  12. This entire visit was perhaps the best medical experience I've ever had at a medical facility.

  13. Dr Brinks medical advice was clearly stated.

  14. Dr. Brinks has always been superior, bright and cheery and thorough.

  15. Always patient, explains everything well, I feel very well cared for by Dr. Brink

  16. Very caring and kind

  17. Dr. Brinks is always really great.

  18. Dr. Brinks always explains the results of any tests, answers questions thoroughly, and gives me the attention needed to review next steps.

  19. He seemed dismissive of my issues.

  20. Very friendly and explained everythingGreat experience

  21. Dr Brinks was thoughtful and firm in his manner. I felt that I received excellent care.

  22. Listened well, was comprehensive in evaluation

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

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

  25. Professional and thorough explanations of procedures easy to comprehend

  26. Top notch.

  27. Took time to adequately address my concerns.

  28. Very kind and extremely nice

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

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