Dr. Jordan Lubahn has been named a Top Doctor by Portland Monthly four times since 2017 for making complex eye care feel reassuring.

His advanced training in cornea and cataract surgery is obvious from the first visit.

One nervous patient appreciated how he explained every step of cataract surgery prep with calm clarity during the consultation.

Later, the patient said Dr. Lubahn’s detailed post-op instructions (including exact eyedrop schedules) gave them the confidence to move forward with surgery.

His attention to detail also shows in his corneal work. A patient with a stubborn scleral infection said Dr. Lubahn diagnosed her rare condition in minutes and created a treatment plan that avoided invasive surgery.

We also appreciate his work with ocular surface cancer treatments, which involve removing abnormal growths from the eye’s surface. Patients told us they value his careful surgical techniques and calming bedside manner.

The main downside is that appointments can book out months in advance, so new patients might wait weeks for non-urgent visits.

He is very patient 

“Dr Luban was wonderful, he’s courteous and takes his time to listen and make sure that you understand and that he understands and I will continue going to him. He is very patient with the elderly too, my mom sees him and just loves him. She’s 90. 😂”

• Marykay Dean, Google Reviews

Professional, friendly and top notch

“Dr Lubahn is wonderful.  He made room in his busy schedule to see me the day I had an ocular stroke. He has been my eye doctor ever since! I just saw him today, but had to wait to write this review because my eyes were dilated. Hahaha. Dr Lubahn is going to be performing my cataract surgery in the next few months, and I have every confidence in the world that he will do a great job. If you need a wonderful and caring eye doctor, I highly recommend Dr Lubahn and his staff. They are all caring, professional, friendly and top notch!”

• Teri Colton, Google Reviews

Dr. Martin J. Balish stands out for his twenty years of laser vision correction and for customizing cataract surgeries to help patients stop needing glasses.

He’s skilled with advanced lens implants that correct astigmatism and help with age-related focus issues. For him, it’s not just about the technology—it’s about helping people see better in daily life.

One patient told us he didn’t just fix her cataracts, he gave her back her independence. 

He’s also an expert in LASIK. One former patient still raves about the procedure, saying their vision is sharp even years later.

Dr. Balish’s empathy matches his skill. One dry eye patient was thrilled to share that he didn’t just give her eye drops—he took time to explain why she was having problems in the first place.

We appreciate that his empathy extends beyond the exam room. He works with the Oregon Lions’ Sight and Hearing Foundation, providing free cataract surgeries for patients without insurance.

The downside is the wait times at his office. One patient waited 45 minutes for a routine post-op check.

Always leave my appointments feeling better 

“Dr.Balish and his staff are exceptional, knowledgeable, and kind. I always leave my appointments feeling better for being there, thanks to all of them.”

• Susan Overcast, Google Reviews

Very welcoming and personable

“Dr. Balish was very welcoming and personable. He empathetically explained everything patiently. I really felt heard and that he was sincerely considering my best interest. Thanks, Doc!!!”

• Verna Lewis, Google Reviews

Dr. Sarah Glass won the 2025 Portland Monthly Top Doctor for her rare balance of technical mastery and genuine patient connection—a trait clear within minutes of stepping into her clinic. 

She focuses on building long-term relationships with her patients. One regular told us that when he was first diagnosed with glaucoma, Dr. Glass kept adjusting his treatment plan to fit his busy lifestyle.

She handles everything from routine cataracts to tough eye diseases. 

For example, we heard from a patient with uveitis (a form of eye inflammation) who stated that Dr. Glass identified the problem early and established a treatment plan that helped him avoid vision loss.

We also appreciate her efficiency. One patient praised how Dr. Glass diagnosed her chronic dry eye during what was intended to be a brief cataract consultation. She spotted it while reviewing the patient’s scans, so they didn’t even need extra tests. 

The only downside is the phone wait. One patient told us they were on hold for at least 30 minutes just to book an appointment.

Appreciate her care and attention

“Dr. Glass is friendly, professional, and very smart.  I have been seeing her now for three years Since my previous ophthalmologist retired. I am hitting that time in life when some age related eye changes are occurring, and she has been closely monitoring my eye health and all looks great. I appreciate her care and attention.”

• Elizabeth Drake, Google Reviews

Session was easy, painless, efficient

“Post up follow-up—-laser a couple of weeks ago — session was easy, painless, efficient.  Dr Glass is great at explaining what’s going on.  Highly recommend her!”

• Nancy, Google Reviews

Dr. Zoey Stoumbos is known for treating rare tumors and tough double vision cases. 

One patient told us that three other doctors dismissed her double vision as stress, but Dr. Stoumbos discovered a hidden benign tumor in her eye. 

She explained each step of the treatment plan and started with a minimally invasive procedure, allowing the patient to go home the same day. The patient reported that her vision improved within a week and that she returned to work right away.

She uses the same careful approach when treating glaucoma. We value that she uses the latest visual field tests and still takes time with each patient. 

One man, worried because blindness runs in his family, said Dr. Stoumbos helped him feel at ease by always checking his eye pressure twice at every visit. 

Her surgical skills stand out, especially in delicate cases. One patient said Dr. Stoumbos removed a difficult eyelid tumor so carefully that the stitches blended into the crease. The patient could barely see a mark afterward.

However, appointments here often run late. One patient experienced this when his 2 PM appointment started at 2:40.

Her knowledge and expertise is immediately apparent

“Doctor Stoumbos is the Best of the Best in all areas of Ophthalmology! Her knowledge and expertise is immediately apparent. I am a senior and she has been so kind, seeing me through cataract surgery, and finding early macular degeneration. And I am truly grateful that she accepts Medicare insurance!”

• Char Loree, Google Reviews

Listened and discussed any problems

“Listened and discussed any problems..exam very through. She’s an excellent Opthmologist.”

• Glenda Ahearn, Google Reviews

Dr. Andrea Olsen D’Ostroph and her team at The Eye Group Associates is our pick for anyone who wants proactive eye care as they age. 

We talked to an older patient who discovered she had early-stage glaucoma during a regular checkup. The team’s thorough retinal imaging and visual field testing caught it before it became a bigger issue.

We also appreciate how smoothly they handle surgeries. One diabetic patient who needed cataract surgery told us the team made everything easy by coordinating directly with his retina specialist. 

He liked that they handled all the pre-op details and even called his surgeon during the procedure to double-check the lens specs.

The team balances thorough care with a friendly attitude. One patient told us the staff took time to explain every step of her eye exam and made sure she felt comfortable before moving on to the next test.

The only downside is that their thoroughness sometimes means extra steps. One dry eye patient told us she had to juggle three separate appointments for diagnostics, gland probing, and a follow-up.

Very communicative and great at problem solving 

“I have been coming here for 7 years and I love it!! The secretaries at the front are always so sweet and helpful!! They’re very communicative and great at problem solving whenever I call!! All eye doctors here that I’ve worked with are great as well! Very kind and explanatory of testing, treatment plan etc. the people who help you figure out what frames you want are excellent as well!! Always honest yet helpful about finding the style/ creating vision you have in your head become a reality!! Anyway come here if you want to be taken care of and enjoy wonderful people all while getting your vision needs met!!!”

• Meg Reed, Google Reviews

Patient and compassionate 

“Dr. Rimkeit and her staff were extremely helpful, patient and compassionate as I tried out contacts for the first time. Shout-out, as well, to Jamie in the front office who is exceptionally friendly.”

• Alice Bronnert, Google Reviews