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Rachael Garrett, O.D.

Accepting new patients

  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Optometry

Clinical focus

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

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

In the opinion of Dr. Garrett's patients, her considerable clinical skills are exceeded by only one thing - her caring and nurturing attitude. When asked about the source of her empathetic response to her patients, Dr. Garrett credits her optometric residency program at the Sepulveda Veterans Affairs Medical Center in California. Dr. Garrett began her career earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in biological sciences from Hanover College in Indiana. She then received her doctor of optometry degree, with honors, from the Southern California College of Optometry. This was followed by her optometric residency in Sepulveda, California. Upon completion of her residency, Dr. Garrett gained experience with refractive surgery patients at a refractive laser center in Ontario, California. After acquiring broad-based experience in optometry, Dr. Garrett chose to join the faculty of the Casey Eye Institute. Her selection was based on the Institute's dedication to research and academics.

Dr. Garrett enjoys the opportunities she has to teach ophthalmology and optometry residents and to be involved in conducting clinical research trials. Along with caring for her patients, Dr. Garrett remains dedicated to her profession, maintaining memberships in a variety of professional associations. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and has served on the society's Membership Development Task Force. In 2002, she was named the Young Optometrist of the Year by the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association. Locally, Dr. Garrett is committed to the Portland Metropolitan Optometric Society. She has held several executive positions with the organization, including president. In her free time, Dr. Garrett has a broad spectrum of personal interests. She loves the arts, reading, and traveling. She lives with her husband and twin daughters.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 1993, Hanover College
    • O.D., 1997, Southern California College of Optometry

  • Residency

    • Sepulveda VA Medical Center, 1998

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Optometry
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (248 Ratings, 119 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. She listened, asked good questions, gave good advise and laid out a solid plan for me to follow and a follow up in 6 months. I felt good from start to finish...OHSU has excellent caring folks

  2. Dr.Garrett was outstanding, start to finish. Maybe the first time a new doctor had completely read my chart. She was familiar with my history. She put me completely at ease, very kind and understanding. She thoroughly explained everything she did. I literally cannot say if good things about her.

  3. Dr. Garrett is always kind, patient, and takes the time to explain my condition and what I can do to help it. She is on top of all of the latest medications and information about my condition. In my opinion, there is no better eye doctor!

  4. Dr Garrett is amazing. She is thorough, brilliant, and kind.

  5. She is really knowledgeable, kind and personable.

  6. Dr. Garrett listens and addresses any concerns. She genuinely wants to help heal or help you be more comfortable with your situation. She's fantastic!

  7. There was only Dr Garrett from start to finish, as is her usual way.

  8. Excellent, she's been a godsend. Excellent educator, thorough, kind.

  9. She is respectful

  10. Dr. Garret is an excellent practitioner, and I would be lost without her caring for my complicated eyes! She is a gem!

  11. Dr Garrett has been following the condition of my eyes for several years now. She gives me helpful information regarding ways to help me maintain my good eyesight as I age. I have every confidence in her analysis of my issues, and feel motivated to follow her guidance. She is a model clinician and I hope to be consulting with her for years to come.

  12. The doctor was very accommodating to my requests.

  13. Awesome

  14. Dr. Garrett is an outstanding practitioner.

  15. Very cordial, effective, and efficient. Dr Garrett explained what I was to expect from the visit. She performed the examination thoroughly, explained her findings and plan of care. I could not be happier.

  16. Dr. Garrett was very informative and easy to communicate with.

  17. Dr Garrett is a kind strategist addressing my dry eye symptoms with attention to detail.

  18. Doctor was amazing

  19. Dr Garrett is the gold standard medical provider. She is empathic, a great listener and always on task.

  20. She gives you the time to make a good solid plan until I see her again in a year. Otherwise I'd need lots of shorter appointments. At my age that would be difficult.

  21. Excellent, informative first visit. Satisfied with initial treatment plan. Dr. Garrett was most pleasant and easy with which to communicate.

  22. Dr. Garrett is the best! She's professional, thoughtful, and really listens

  23. Eye exam, easy to understand questions and answers to condition of my eyes

  24. Very respectable and friendly. Took the time to explain things and answer questions. Above and beyond bedside manner.

  25. Professional; explains in lay terms; friendly and carimg

  26. I have already recommended Dr Garret to other people who would benefit from seeing her.

  27. Best doctor ever in EVERY way !!

  28. Dr. Garrett is excellent. I have been her patient for a number of years. She is friendly, professional, very knowledgeable and always explains this well. I never feel she is rushing me.

  29. Dr Garret is one of the best MDS. She actually listens to her patients, is an excellent doctor w accurate assessment and valuable recommendations. She has helped me immensely.

  30. Dr. Garrett was very thorough and explained everything clearly.