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Rachael Garrett, O.D.

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  • 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 (244 Ratings, 116 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. 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.

  2. Dr. Garrett is an outstanding practitioner.

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

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

  5. Doctor was amazing

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

  7. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  14. Best doctor ever in EVERY way !!

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

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

  18. Dr. Garrett is great.

  19. Long time relationship. Very fortunate to be a client with Dr.Garrett.

  20. Dr. Garrett is thorough, thoughtful and caring. She is wonderful!

  21. Excellent in every instant.

  22. Dr Garrett is awesome! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Took the time to make sure I had the correct prescription. Highly recommend Dr Garrett.

  23. Very helpful, and her explanations were very thorough and understood.

  24. Very knowledgeable. Spent time with me & explained carefully the treatment needed.

  25. Dr Garret is always kind and concerned. She is most thorough snd encouraging

  26. Dr. Garrett was exceptional in every way.

  27. I had not met him before and was very impressed with his thrones and professional treatment.

  28. Dr. Garrett is always very nice and professional!

  29. She's very thorough and efficient. Takes time to explain things.

  30. I only saw the doctor. She seemed to be very worried about taking too much time with me.