Brett M. Gudgel, M.D.

Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
Dr. Brett Gudgel was named one of Portland’s Top Doctors in 2023 by Portland Monthly Magazine.

Dr. Brett Gudgel is a fellowship-trained cornea specialist with interests in routine and complex cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and corneal transplantation. Dr. Gudgel also provides comprehensive eye care for patients with a wide variety of routine eye care needs.

Dr. Gudgel grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oklahoma, where he was elected into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society and graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry. He subsequently attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism honor societies and was the recipient of the Dean’s Award.

Dr. Gudgel completed his residency at the nationally recognized Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City where he was elected chief resident and was awarded the Robert G. Small, MD Award for Medical Student Education two years in a row. He then pursued an additional year of fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Utah’s renowned Moran Eye Center.

Dr. Gudgel was drawn to ophthalmology because he found improving and preserving a patient’s vision to be extremely rewarding. He feels that practicing medicine is a tremendous privilege and is grateful for the opportunity to serve his patients.

Outside of the office, Dr. Gudgel most enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife and 2 children. He loves to explore the outdoors with his family and has a particular interest in hiking and skiing. He is also a big college football fan and loves watching his Oklahoma Sooners play on Saturdays.

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Aug-2025

Dr. Gudgel was wonderful. Very thorough in his explanations and made sure I was comfortable through the process and asked about my questions and concerns and talked through them all. Getting laser eye surgery is pretty scary for me but he walked me through what would happen and it helped me feel a tiny bit of ease and for that I am grateful!
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Jul-2025

Dr. Gudgel, and his staff are extremely pleasant, respectful, and efficient. I appreciated his expert attention and frequent offers to answer my questions.
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Jun-2025

I always feel comfortable here. From the receptionist to the assistants and especially Dr. Gudgel, I would not go anywhere else. I even changed my medicare insurance I was with when they would no longer accept Eye Health NW. I’ve received the best eye care here.
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Jun-2025

Dr Gudgel took the time needed to clearly listen to my questions and concerns. He explained thoroughly what to expect, what he was doing and all my options. Would highly recommend.
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May-2025

Dr. Gudgel is amazing ! Very thoughtful , kind and listens to all your concerns . Very professional and his work is amazing. I had cataract surgery and he did an amazing job. I highly recommend him . Very thorough! I also go to him for eye exams as well .
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May-2025

They are always efficient and on time. Dr Gudgel Has excellent communication and very professional would highly recommend him and the clinic!
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May-2025

Dr. Gudgel is very kind, he and his team explains everything.I have had surgery on my left eye and next week my right eye is getting done. Everything has turned out like it's supposed to!
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May-2025

Dr. Gudgel is knowledgeable and caring about my eye health. He listens and answers questions in full. He has a kind manner.
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May-2025

Wow..on time appt. and he took all the time needed to inform me of the test results, and the alternatives available to resolve my situation. Highly recommended.
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May-2025

Dr. Gudgel is very professional and personable. I’m confident in his expertise. He explained the options that I could pursue for treatment in an easy to understand way. I was also pleased with the knowledge, skill and expertise of his staff.
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Apr-2025

Overall great experience! Dr.Gudgel, plus all staff encountered during my visit, including the receptionist, the vision technician and the young lady in the optical center, were knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Thank you for doing what you do. I appreciate you!
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Apr-2025

Everyone courteous and friendly. Dr. Gudgel is friendly and asked about family . Listens to my comments and answered my questions . Pleasant visit .
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Mar-2025

Took my client in today (she has dementia). The whole team was awesome. Olivia I believe is her name was very patient and did a great job Dr. Gudgel did awesome also was very patient and understanding. Thank you everyone!! ❤️
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Mar-2025

A very efficient exam process. Dr. Gudgel and team perform a complete exam and provided informative solutions. Highly recommend
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Mar-2025

Great staff-friendly-good commmuncators-caring. Dr. Gudgel is great to work with. He's knowledgeable and explains things well. He's a great doctor.
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Feb-2025

First class ophthalmologist. Sincere, kind, caring and a total professional. I recommend him 100%. PS: His staff is also amazing …
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Feb-2025

Dr. Gudgel was fantastic. He was very clear and descriptive in a way that I understood. He was kind, gentle, and friendly. I appreciate his attentiveness and thoroughness of my appointment.
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Jan-2025

At today's annual eye exam, Dr. Gudgel and his staff were very professional, timely and excellent communicators.
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Jan-2025

The best care I've gotten in along time. Loved his helpers and assistants with all the information I needed.
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Dec-2024

Dr Gudgel is the very best doctor!! I highly recommend him! He made getting cataract surgery pleasurable!! I am so thankful for finding such a caring and experienced doctor! He’s the best!!
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Dec-2024

Very professional and kind young doctor! Can easily trust and be comfortable with any recommendations he gives you.
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Nov-2024

I have been a patient of Dr. Gudgel's for the past three years. He has always been approachable and is concerned with my condition. I will continue to be his patient and recommend anyone in the Milwaukie area that he is a top-notched Medical Doctor specializing in ophthalmology.
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Oct-2024

Vera kind person! He’s not even my regular doctor, but I needed to be seen, and he saw me! His staff were so nice,
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Oct-2024

Very detailed explanation of results and friendly, easy to talk to and felt he really listened to me
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Sep-2024

My first time seeing the dr.. He & his staff were very thorough & kind. He tested every thing that might be wrong. He recommended a blood test, which I went & did immediately. He is very knowledgeable & I really liked him & his staff.
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Sep-2024

He was easy to talk to and ask questions of and took time in answering my questions to make sure I had the answers. His exam was thorough and he went over his findings in detail and made sure to address any concerns I had. Very happy with my appointment.
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Sep-2024

Dr Gudgel provided a complete evaluation and explanation. He was very nice and easy to talk with. I appreciated the helpful and competent staff at the clinic in Wilsonville. I have always had a great experience with EyeHealth Northwest in the past and this visit was no different.
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Sep-2024

Everyone at the clinic is very friendly and professional. Dr. Gudgel has absolutely the best professional manner and treats everyone with such care. He’s willing to listen to your concerns and takes the time to answer questions. Highly recommend him!!!!
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Aug-2024

Dr. Gudgel was very informative and helped guide me through my eye health concerns. He was a good listener who made sure all my questions were answered. I can highly recommend him for your eye care needs.
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Jul-2024

Referred by Dr. Bard, I saw Dr. Gudgel for a 2nd opinion on replacing the lenses I received in cataract surgery earlier this year. It seems I'm part of the 2% who experience problems. Both were good at explaining options. As a second opinion, Dr. Gudgel provided more details and confirmed Dr. Bard's original idea about the best possible alternative. I'm grateful to both for their compassion and allowing me to make the final decision. Very happy with Eye Health Northwest.
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Jul-2024

As usual,everyone was very professional and also very cordial. It is always a pleasant experience when visiting their office.
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Jun-2024

Dr. Gudgel is fantastic, he always tells me straight and honest what's going on, he has an incredibly pleasant/personable demeanor with patients. I know that I am just one of a thousand patients, but when I am in the room with him he makes me feel like I am his only patient. I have worked in healthcare for a very long time and I appreciate this about healthcare providers. He has created an amazing rapport and I hope that never changes.
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May-2024

Dr. Gudgel and his staff are STELLAR!!!! I look forward to my appointment yearly. Always treats me with kindness, like visiting an old friend.
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May-2024

Got in to the appt. on time, and saw the doctor in a timely manner as well. The doctor was familiar with my eye issues and very considerate.
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May-2024

Staff at Northwest Eye Health are helpful and friendly. Dr Gudgel is a considerate and friendly I found it easy to express my concerns to him and found his recommendations practical. I trust my eye care/health to him and his staff.
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Apr-2024

Dr. Gudgel is a cut above the other doctors I have seen at this clinic. He is kind, caring, thorough and patient. I appreciated his attentiveness to my concerns.
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Apr-2024

Dr Gudgel was a breath of fresh air. He answered all my questions, very professional and very friendly. He made me feel at ease and knowing what I know now about my eyes. I have faith that things will turn out okay. I also asked him to be my eye doctor and he said he would be honored to take on my case. In my case, I think he's an exceptional doctor.
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Apr-2024

Dr Gudgel listens to you & explains things so that you understand what is going on. Besides being knowledgeable, he is friendly & puts you at ease. I have been with Dr Gudgel since 2022, & can highly recommend him.
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Apr-2024

We send a lot of patients over to iHealth Northwest. As a patient I had a great experience with Doctor Gugdel today and his nice staff.
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Apr-2024

Dr Gudgel is very kind and attentive. He always is sure to answer any questions I may have. I'm very happy with him as my eye care specialist, and even referred my mom to him for her cataract surgeries.
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Apr-2024

Doctor Gudjel and his helpers were very thorough and pleasant. I appreciate their smiles and helpfulness. Thank you so much.
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Apr-2024

I have been using Eye Health NW for years and I totally trust them with all my vision needs. Everyone has been friendly and knowledgeable, Dr. Gudgel takes his time and explains any questions I have had. The optical shop has a nice selection of glasses to choose from and Tina and the staff are very helpful in helping choose the right pair of glasses.
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Apr-2024

Check to look at Cataracts. Facility and staff are professional and knowledgeable. Tayna was the tech working with me. Could not ask for a better person Dr Gudel explains options and risk. Very patient oriented. Good experience
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Mar-2024

Dr. Gudgel was awesome. He was very reassuring and answered my questions to my satisfaction. The staff was lovely and my appointment went quickly
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Mar-2024

Dr Gudgel brings a nice presence as he’s a good listener and possesses skill that in his efficiency, he doesn’t make you feel rushed. AND very thorough!!
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Dec-2023

Dr. Gudgel is extremely professional in every conceivable way. He completed my 2nd cataract surgery this week. Everything seems to have gone perfectly. He has been very detail oriented and moreover extremely kind to me. His staff and assistants love him. One told me she brought her mother to Oregon for eye surgery because of her high regard for his bedside manner and surgical skills. I could not be more happy so recommend him without hesitation.
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Portland, OR 97206
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Portland, OR 97213
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9135 SW Barnes Rd., Suite 961
Portland, OR 97225
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10819 SE Stark St,
Portland, OR 97216
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12050 SE Stevens Rd, Suite 100
Happy Valley, OR 97086
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15298 SW Royalty Parkway
Tigard OR 97224
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Wilsonville
29250 SW Town Center Loop W
Wilsonville, OR 97070
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Westside Surgery Center
13240 SW Pacific Hwy
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 639-6571 see more
EyeHealth Eastside Surgery and Laser Center
12050 SE Stevens Rd.
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(971) 206-6100 see more

Our Locations

Aloha
18345 SW Alexander St,
Suite A
Aloha, OR 97003
(503) 642-2505 see more
Glisan
6701 NE Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 255-2291 see more
Gresham
24601 SE Stark St.
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 255-2291 see more
Hillsboro
6111 NE Cornell Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 846-9400 see more
Lake Oswego
9 Monroe Parkway, Suite 160
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 636-2551 see more
Milwaukie
11086 SE Oak St
Milwaukie, OR 97222
(503) 656-4221 see more
Mt. Tabor
5935 SE Division St.
Portland, OR 97206
503 777-5546 see more
Newberg
2318 Portland Rd, Suite 300
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1341 see more
Northwest Portland
1955 NW Northrup St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 227-2020 see more
Oregon City
1306 Division St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-4221 see more
Peterkort
9555 SW Barnes Rd.
#100 (1rst floor)
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 227-2020 see more
Providence Portland
5050 NE Hoyt St., Suite 445
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 231-0166 see more
Providence St. Vincent
9135 SW Barnes Rd., Suite 961
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-0848 see more
Southeast Portland
10819 SE Stark St,
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 255-2291 see more
Sunnyside
12050 SE Stevens Rd, Suite 100
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 783-3300 see more
Tigard
15298 SW Royalty Parkway
Tigard OR 97224
(503) 227-2020 see more
Wilsonville
29250 SW Town Center Loop W
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 582-0000 see more
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Westside Surgery Center

13240 SW Pacific Hwy
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 639-6571 see more

EyeHealth Eastside Surgery and Laser Center

12050 SE Stevens Rd.
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(971) 206-6100 see more