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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in PORTLAND, OR, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 84 reviews.

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PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC

portland, ORMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

1331 NW LOVEJOY ST. STE 750

PORTLAND, OR

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(503) 535-2883

Service Area

This provider serves patients in PORTLAND and surrounding areas in OR.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)6
Cataract SurgeryThe clouded natural lens of the eye is removed and replaced with a clear artificial one. It is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the country, usually takes under 30 minutes per eye, and is done under light sedation with numbing drops rather than general anesthesia.LASIK / Refractive SurgeryA laser reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, reducing dependence on glasses or contacts. The procedure itself takes minutes per eye. Vision is often noticeably better within a day, though it can take several weeks to fully stabilize.Glaucoma SurgeryCreates a new drainage path for fluid inside the eye to lower internal pressure. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve silently, so the goal is preventing further vision loss rather than restoring vision already lost. Several minimally invasive options are now performed in outpatient settings.Retinal SurgeryRepairs the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, most often for a detached or torn retina, or for bleeding related to diabetes. Timing matters — a detaching retina is treated urgently because delay increases the risk of permanent vision loss.Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Removes excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. When drooping upper lids block part of the visual field, the procedure is functional rather than cosmetic and is often covered by insurance if visual field testing documents the obstruction.Corneal TransplantReplaces damaged or clouded corneal tissue with donor tissue. Modern techniques often replace only the affected layer rather than the full thickness, which shortens recovery. Vision improves gradually over months, and stitches may stay in place for a year or longer.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 60 surveys · 34% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
97+4 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
94+0 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

AMI RENEE HALVORSON, O.D.

Optometrist

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BRYAN DAVID EDGINGTON, M.D.

Ophthalmology

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WEON JUN, O.D.

Optometrist

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Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

What to Expect: Cataract Surgery
The procedure, the day of, and how vision changes after.
What to Expect: LASIK
Who it suits, what it costs, and recovery.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

4.8
84 reviews
Connie Dyer

Connie Dyer

Thank you so much! This procedure for my secondary cataracts was simple, easy, amazingly brief, and amazingly successful—completely clearing up the visual obstacles, a result they was obvious even before the effects of dilation had worn off. . And the staff were so kind and supportive and helped me overcome the anxiety I arrived with! . I am so grateful!

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John Hesselgrave

John Hesselgrave

My overall experience at PCLI was excellent. Every person who helped me was professional, experienced and compassionate. Every step for my Cataract Surgery was extremely well organized. Certainly recommend them!

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Terry Wrobel

Terry Wrobel

Good service and polite staff. Had 2 different surgeons so I could stay at this location-closer to home. Admittedly it was a bit like a manufacturing line! Most importantly-and the reason for 3 stars: this is a Christian institution, which is fine, BUT this is not advertised. On the intake questionnaire they asked if I wanted " a Christian prayer before the procedure". I was a little taken aback, but checked "no thank you". Ok, fine. Nothing more was said. However, in the swag bag given to all patients at the first surgery-which I did not open til I got home-there was a Christian book! I felt this was quite inappropriate, esp in light of my declining the prayer. But also, it demonstrates implicit bias, assuming or preferring that everyone be Christian. What about Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Catholics, even?! Once my time there was over, I had occasion to speak with the office manager, to return the entire bag untouched. She said I was definitely not the first person to complain about this. But the owner refuses to change his policy from the 1980's. He should get into the 21st century and ASK patients if they want this!

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Ken Barnard

Ken Barnard

I have never seen a better team of medical staff at work. They were so good and followed a very efficient routine. I felt like a happy movie I was part of. Thank you. For your great teamwork. Also no pain anytime during my eye surgery? Thanks from Ken B. 2nd follow up appointment today very great and happy service. Great staff. Thank you.

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sari swick

sari swick

I was really scared but everyone was so kind and professional. I can't imagine it being any better. I never experienced any pain or discomfort during or after. I'm so glad that my local eye doctor recommended this. My surgery was their beautiful Portland office.

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Contact

Phone

(503) 535-2883

Website

www.pcli.com/portland.html

Years in Operation

17 years

Est. 2009

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAASF

Operating Rooms

3

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Medicare Certified

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