WESTSIDE SURGERY CENTER - Key Persons
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.
Dr. Charles Weber was named one of Portland's Top Doctors in 2021 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Charles Weber is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist, with expertise in glaucoma and advanced femtosecond laser cataract surgery. Dr. Weber is a graduate of Georgetown University and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California-Davis. Dr. Weber went on to complete a Glaucoma Fellowship at the University of Utah, John Moran Eye Center.
Dr. Weber had been in private practice in Utah since 2013 before joining the EyeHealth Northwest team in July 2018.
Dr. Charles Bock was named one of Portland's Top Doctors in 2016 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
Charles J. Bock MD practices comprehensive ophthalmology with a pediatric specialty. From a young age, he knew he wanted to be a doctor. That certainty was partly due to the fact that he was born with two different colored eyes. From his earliest years, he sought an explanation for this anomaly. No one could point him to an answer. This piqued his interest in science and medicine. His curiosity and drive for understanding paid off when he learned in the course of his regular medical studies, that he had a rare genetic condition that caused different pigmentation in his eyes.
From that experience, Dr. Bock internalized a sense of heightened inquiry and attention to detail that has contributed greatly to his practice of medicine. One of the most notable success stories of Dr. Bock's career exemplifies his belief that you should, "Never let go of the possibility in your mind that things are not what they seem."
A young 9 year old patient came in to see him for bilateral cataracts which are very rare in a child. Aside from her eye condition, she had been ill for a number of years, and no one knew what was causing the illness. She had seen a multitude of doctors and specialists over the years without answer or relief. However, after his first visit with the patient, Dr. Bock's experience and intuition told him to refer the patient to a genetic specialist.
Within the first appointment, the geneticist was fairly certain that the patient had an extremely rare genetic disorder that had been reported in only 35 people in the entire country. Soon thereafter, the patient began a special course of medicines that brought immediate relief. She was saved from a future of continual deterioration that would have developed into progressive retardation had she not been properly diagnosed and treated.
It is with immense satisfaction that Dr. Bock was able to give this young girl her sight back after removal of her bi-lateral cataracts. More importantly, he was deeply gratified to be a part of bringing relief to his patient's overall suffering. He saw and treated the whole child. And because he looked beyond the obvious, he was able to refer her to the correct specialist. This spirit of caring for the whole patient imbues Dr. Bock's and all the of the EHNW doctors' practices.
Dr. Holland has extensive training and experience in both Comprehensive and Pediatric Ophthalmology. His special interests include cataract surgery and strabismus. After graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University, he completed medical school and his Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He also performed a transitional Internship at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon.
Dr. Amy Tong was named one of Portland's Top Doctors in 2021 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Amy Y. Tong is a cornea specialist. Her particular clinical interests include diseases of the cornea and corneal transplant surgery, complex cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. Her practice also includes comprehensive ophthalmology and she cares for patients with a wide variety of eye conditions.
Dr. Tong completed her undergraduate studies in biology at Duke University, graduating magna cum laude. She subsequently attended the Duke University School of Medicine, where she obtained her M.D. degree. She completed her medical internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, in San Jose, CA, and then returned to Durham, North Carolina, to complete her ophthalmology residency at the Duke Eye Center. Dr. Tong went on to complete a fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center.
Dr. Tong loves getting to know her patients and working together as a team to improve their vision. She credits her grandmother, a Professor of Ophthalmology in Kunming, China who still continues weekly clinics at the age of 84, for having inspired her with her love of ophthalmology as well as her dedication to patient care.
While working with patients is what she enjoys the most, Dr. Tong has also published multiple articles and presented at many national and international meetings in the field. She is an active member in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Cornea Society.
In her spare time, Dr. Tong enjoys traveling, hiking, salsa dancing, and spending time with her husband, and their cat, Oliver.
Dr. Bryce Radmall is named one of Portland's Top Doctors in 2022 by Portland Monthly Magazine
Dr. Bryce R. Radmall grew up in Ogden, Utah and completed his undergraduate studies at Weber State University where he served as the College of Science Student Senator and graduated summa cum laude as a double major with a B.S. in Zoology and a B.A. in Spanish. He received the distinguished Graduate of the Year Award from the College of Arts and Humanities as well as the Department of Zoology. He discovered his love of medicine, with a particular interest in ophthalmology, as he organized and participated in multiple medical missions to the Amazon region of Peru. Dr. Radmall attended the University of Utah School of Medicine where he graduated with the highest honors, being inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
Dr. Radmall completed his residency in ophthalmology at Oregon Health and Science University's Casey Eye Institute. He then pursued two additional years of fellowship training with an ASOPRS (American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) approved training program at the University of Iowa. This fellowship program is consistently recognized as one of the premier training programs in the country.
At the conclusion of his fellowship, he was recognized with the Fellow of the Year Award as well as the acclaimed PJ Leinfelder Research Award for his work on eyelid lift surgical techniques.
When away from the office, Dr. Radmall most enjoys spending time with his wife, who is a Suzuki violin instructor. Together they have four children with whom they share their love of music and exploring the natural beauty of Oregon. Dr. Radmall's hobbies include golf, basketball, camping, boating, cycling, photography, snow skiing, piano, and gardening.
Dr. Radmall is fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Christopher Aderman was named one of Portland's Top Doctors in 2020 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Christopher Aderman is originally from Maine and completed his undergraduate studies in biochemistry at Bowdoin College, graduating magna cum laude. He went on to study retinal disease in a lab in Boston before attending Harvard Medical school where he received his M.D. degree. He completed his medical internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School and his ophthalmology residency at the University of California, San Francisco. During residency, he was awarded a Heed Fellowship and was one of 5 ophthalmology residents in the country to be elected to the Society of Heed Fellows.
Dr. Aderman completed his vitreoretinal surgery training at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. He was one of 4 retina fellows in the country to receive a Ron Michels Foundation Fellowship Award. He has published numerous articles in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and has served as an investigator on many clinical trials. Dr. Aderman is a board-certified ophthalmologist and is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and The American Society of Retinal Specialists.
In his spare time, Dr. Aderman enjoys hiking, cycling, skiing, and golfing.
Dr. Elizabeth Verner-Cole was named one of Portland's Top Doctors in 2017 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Elizabeth Verner-Cole is originally from San Antonio, TX. She completed her B.A. in Music at Pomona College in Claremont, CA. She then completed medical school and residency in ophthalmology at the University of Texas-Houston Medical School, where she was fortunate to get to work at one of the busiest trauma centers in the country. Following residency, she completed an ophthalmic pathology fellowship in Houston, followed by a two-year fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at OHSU Casey Eye Institute.
Dr. Francisco Castillo was named one of Portland's Top Doctors in 2020 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Francisco Castillo is a fellowship-trained Oculoplastics Specialist. He completed this ophthalmology residency at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, and his fellowship at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI.
Dr. Ian Danford is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist with training in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and complex eye procedures such as iris repair and scleral-fixated intraocular lenses.
Dr. Danford developed an interest in ophthalmology while in medical school after joining a group of surgeons with the Himalayan Cataract Project in Ethiopia. There he witnessed hundreds of patients be cured of blindness from severe cataracts. This experience solidified his desire to become an eye surgeon. It inspired him to spend an additional year in medical school to receive a master's degree in translational and clinical research focusing on the genetics of glaucoma.
After graduating from medical school, Dr. Danford completed his residency at the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health and Science University. He worked with many incredible mentors and developed his passion for caring for patients with glaucoma and other advanced eye conditions.
Dr. Danford continued his training after residency as a clinical fellow in glaucoma and advanced anterior segment surgery at the Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City. During his fellowship, he had the remarkable opportunity to learn a wide range of complex procedures from renowned surgeons, including Craig Chaya and Ike Ahmed.
Dr. Danford and his wife Sarah (a nurse practitioner in Gresham) have a special interest in healthcare outreach and strive to provide care for underserved populations locally and globally. Together they have taken part in local medical outreach efforts, as well as in Ethiopia, El Salvador, Mexico, and the Navajo Nation.
Dr. McKinney is a fellowship trained glaucoma specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist.
After 22 years of full-time practice with Eye Health Northwest, Dr. McKinney transitioned to part-time practice in 2020. While he continues to provide clinical glaucoma and laser care for his existing patients, he no longer performs cataract or glaucoma surgery. All new glaucoma consults and glaucoma surgeries are now scheduled with his colleague, Dr. Charles Weber.
Dr. McKinney has served on the Executive Committee of the Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology since 2000 and was President of the organization from 2010-2012. He currently is Chair of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Patient Education Committee and is an Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. McKinney enjoys teaching and lecturing. He has presented as faculty at several international meetings, including ones in Nepal, Israel, Japan, and China, and served as volunteer faculty with ORBIS, the flying eye hospital. Like many of his partners at EyeHealth Northwest, Dr. McKinney shares a strong commitment to serving the medical needs of those living in less privileged situations. His short-term medical trips have focused on training local physicians through lectures and one-on-one surgical demonstrations.
Dr. Jacqueline Ng joined Oregon Eye Specialists in 2015 and will now join EyeHealth Northwest in 2022. She specializes in both comprehensive ophthalmology and cornea procedures. In addition, she is a skilled surgeon in cataract surgery and advanced lens implant technology and a variety of corneal procedures.
Dr. Ng completed her undergraduate degree at UCLA with the highest honors and completed her medical degree at Stanford University. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at OHSU, where she was recognized for her community service on the mobile eye van and her dedication to improving inpatient care. Dr. Ng then continued her training with a cornea and refractive fellowship at UC Irvine, where she was also a clinical instructor.
Dr. Ng enjoys reading and drawing in her free time. She also enjoys traveling with her family and friends.
Dr. Lam was born in Canada and raised in Seattle, WA where she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude with a B.S. in Microbiology and minor in Human Rights. Prior to entering medical school, she joined AmeriCorps and worked with children in after-school programs. Dr. Lam earned her medical degree from the University of Washington and moved to Los Angeles for her transitional internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center before returning to the University of Washington to complete her residency in Ophthalmology. Dr. Lam then went on to complete a Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at the University of Michigan Kellogg Center. Her passion is working with children and families through the crucial time of visual development.
In her free time, Dr. Lam enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, skiing, and spending time with her husband and family in the Pacific Northwest.
Dr. Tyler Boulter is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who specializes in cataracts, LASIK, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma, and MIGS (minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery). Dr. Boulter received his undergraduate degree in Public Health from BYU and attended medical school at Texas A&M. He completed his residency internship at UC Riverside in California and his ophthalmology residency training at the University of Wisconsin, where his instructors chose him as chief resident.
Dr. Boulter was first drawn to ophthalmology when he spent two years living in Peru following his graduation from high school. There he witnessed the life-changing impact cataracts and their treatment can have on someone's sight. He is continually working to provide the most effective and reliable treatments possible to provide that life-changing impact to his patients. He finds great joy and satisfaction in helping his patients achieve their best possible vision.
Dr. Boulter is married to Jaynann and together, they have four sons. He enjoys spending time outside, reading, watching or participating in any sporting event, and exploring new places with his family.
Dr. Boulter speaks fluent Spanish and is always eager to utilize his language skills to increase communication with any patient who might benefit.
Dr. Jonathan Kemp was named one of Portland's Top Doctors in 2015 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
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