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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 (254 Ratings, 64 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. Outstanding clinician. Great listener and very knowledgeable. Overbooked and spread thin, The department needs to hire more faculty

  2. Dr. Garrett is one of the best doctors I have ever had, full stop. She is both warm and highly skilled. I feel both seen and taken care of. I am extremely grateful for her care.

  3. Dr. Garrett has been very gracious and thoughtful in communicating with me about the status of my eyesight. I respect and trust her advice implicitly.

  4. Excellent. Did not have a nurse or ma this visit.

  5. Dr Garrett is always very professional, thorough, and explains her findings clearly.

  6. I really enjoyed her willingness to explain aspects the exam and my eyes.

  7. Dr. Garret took time to explain things really well, in language I could understand. She clearly cared about my well being.

  8. Dr. Garrett called me from the waiting area and I dealt only with her

  9. I have recommended Dr. Garrett to several people

  10. She is highly trained, communicates clearly and warmly, and demonstrates understanding of the patient's health issues. She makes good suggestions for treatments.

  11. Best OD in Oregon.

  12. Dr. Garrett listens. She is a problem-solver. She stays current on new research.

  13. Through, knowledgeable and caring

  14. Very positive results over the last year on a many year frustrating issue.

  15. Dr. Rachael Garrett is the sole practitioner. The explanations were clear and the questions were answered sincerely, making it a very satisfying experience overall. In particular, I was impressed by the fact that he carefully observed my situation, listened to me sufficiently, and analyzed and solved the problem.

  16. She is professional very knowledgeable and informative. Always asks and answers questions Very caring

  17. Very thorough exam and explanation of my questions

  18. Dr. Garrett Was very thorough and gave great explanations to my questions. I appreciated her time & expertise.

  19. Amazing eye doctor

  20. Excellent except too busy

  21. Top level. Highly professional.

  22. Dr Garrett was outstanding. She was completely committed to finding me the appropriate "lenses" for my glasses. I have been to many eye doctors that use a PA or assistant and rushes through the eye tests. Dr. Garrett performed the "letter test" herself. She was incredibly patient.I greatly appreciated her time professionalism. Many thanks, sincerely

  23. Dr Garrett is a true gift to her patients. Extremely knowledgeable and skilled, and genuinely understanding and compassionate.

  24. Explains things well, friendly and engaging

  25. Lovely

  26. Great clinician very knowledgeable and concern about the health

  27. Dr. Garrett was very competent and helpful.

  28. Dr. Garrett is high knowledgeable and is dedicated not only providing excellent treatment but in making sure I understand. I feel privileged to have her as my doctor!!

  29. Rachel Garrett is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She is very detailed and gives clear direction and explanations. She was very helpful with an unexpected problem I added to our routine visit.

  30. Dr. Garrett is a FORCE! Deeply appreciated: her strong sense of empathy and concern, her high level of expertise, and the formidable job she does explaining my medical issues in detail. It is hard to imagine having a better experience with a medical provider.