Accepting new patients

Paul Nefedov, O.D., M.S.

Accepting new patients

  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Optometry

Clinical focus

  • Contact Lenses (Adult) - Optometry
  • Eye Exams (Adult) - Optometry

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Beige building with vaulted entrance in front of a hill of trees.
Casey Eye Institute Astoria
503 338 3803
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Casey Eye Institute Longview
3604230220
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About me

I was born and raised in Russia, and came to the United States at the age of 18. I always had a passion for medicine, and while working on my undergraduate studies in Sacramento, CA, I worked as an optician and an ophthalmic technician. I went to Pacific University College of Optometry to pursue my Doctorate and Master's degrees. I have a great deal of passion for ocular pathology and medical optometry. I enjoy teaching and mentoring students in clinics as well as in lecture halls.

I enjoy serving my community as a volunteer firefighter/EMT and responding to emergencies in our area. I love traveling, hiking, and just spending quality time with my family.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.S., Pacific University College of Optometry
    • O.D., Pacific University College of Optometry

  • Internship

    • VA Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky
    • Travis Air Force Base, California
    • Robertson and Koenig Optometry, Nevada
    • Dr. Barry Leonard & Associates, California

  • Certifications

    • Oregon Board of Optometry
    • Washington State Department of Health Optometry License
    • California Board of Optometry
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (680 Ratings, 181 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 like the Dr. He took his time with me and explained all that I needed to know. He Is probably the best Dr. That I have had at OHSU Casey Eye Institute

  2. We met each other and he listened and helped.

  3. Doctor was friendly, professional and explained what he was doing. He also informed me of how my eyes were looking. I would absolutely recommend him to friends and family.

  4. Dr has great chairside manner. Very kind and gentle.

  5. Very helpful, knowledgeable

  6. Annual checkup which went very well comfortable with the clinician and look forward to next year.

  7. Kind, thorough,professionl,on time

  8. Physician was informative, provide a comprehensive summary of his findings, explain the results of the exam. When asked about nutritional supplements that might support healthy maintainance of eye sight, he did suggest fish oil for anti-oxident.

  9. Quick to answer questions to my satisfaction

  10. Very good

  11. Very professional and pleasant. Great communication.

  12. Didn't hurry, thorough exam, helpful explanations.

  13. Very excellent friendly attention all the staff thank you

  14. He is very professional, pays attention to detail. He answered questions clearly. He showed me on his screen what was going on with my eye. He is watching carefully the progress of the deterioration in my macular degeneration. I am grateful. When the exam concluded, as he was leaving he had noted my cane and handed the cane to me so I could get from the exam chair to my personal items safely.

  15. Very attentive

  16. Thankful

  17. Efficient but not rushing. Caring. Solicits any issues you might have. Updates you on status of previous issues.

  18. Heard good things about him, a little surprised not to have numbing eye-drops before dilation, but pain limited and ignorable. His call, of course.

  19. I have had many appts with Casey Eye and they all have been wonderful!.

  20. Took time to answer all questions and explain what they were doing at each step. Had to call in some info when I got home and they acted on it immediately even tho it was a Fri p.m.

  21. He was very friendly and professionally thoroughly clearly explaining my issue and easing my concerns.

  22. Dr Nefedov explained everything.

  23. He was able to help me understand my eyes a lot better than I have ever known before. He was able to inform me about the necessary eye drops in needed for my dry eyes and promptly sent them to me through the portal, eliminating the need to carry a physical copy with me while shopping.

  24. Both the Doctor and his assistant were very thorough in their examination of my eyes.

  25. Dr Nevedof was thorough and attentive during the exam.

  26. Very thorough and informative

  27. Dr. Nefedov is single best eye doctor I have ever seen.... And I have had eye care for 60 years. :). He explains issues well and offers good solutions.

  28. Very informative! Explained my questions !!

  29. Dr was very kind and told me what I needed

  30. Very professional and speaks in layperson level