Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
Dr. Martin Balish was named one of Portland’s Top Doctors in 2022 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
“My practice philosophy is to provide each patient with personalized treatment, utilizing the most advanced vision correction technology in a safe and reliable manner. Eye care goes beyond vision – it’s about the quality of my patient’s lives.”
Dr. Martin Balish began to practice with Oregon Eye Specialists in 1998 and now will join Eye Health Northwest in 2022. He has particular expertise in cataract surgery utilizing premium astigmatism correcting and presbyopia-correcting IOL’s to reduce patients’ need for glasses for both distance and near vision. He has more than 20 years of experience in laser refractive surgery and LASIK. His practice includes treating patients with dry eye conditions, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Dr. Balish volunteers his time as team Eye Physician for the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns. He has also worked with the Oregon Lion’s Sight and Hearing Foundation, donating his time and skill to provide free cataract surgery to many uninsured patients in the Portland area.
Dr. Balish graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School and completed his ophthalmology residency at Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University. He is board-certified in ophthalmology, is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
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