Optometrist
Where & How Dr. Alexandra Bavasi Can Help
Expertise & Locations
About Dr. Bavasi
Meet Dr. Bavasi
Dr. Alexandra Bavasi believes that great eye care for kids starts with a big smile and a lot of patience. She is incredibly skilled at making eye exams feel like playtime, turning what could be a cold, clinical experience into an engaging, stress-free visit where parents feel heard and kids feel seen. She brings warmth, fun, and top-tier expertise to every exam chair.
Education & Training
Background & Training
Born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, Dr. Bavasi spent her childhood playing sports and exploring the state’s natural beauty. She moved across the country to play Division I volleyball at Sacred Heart University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Spanish. She then relocated to the Pacific Northwest to attend Pacific University College of Optometry, earning both her Doctorate of Optometry and a concurrent Master of Education. To take her training to the next level, she completed a rigorous residency specializing in pediatric eye care and binocular vision management.
Since completing her residency, Dr. Bavasi has spent over a decade collaborating with Oregon’s top pediatric ophthalmologists. Her specialized clinical areas include:
• Comprehensive pediatric primary eye care
• Eye exams for humans of all ages with special needs
• Strabismus and amblyopia management
• Myopia control
• Soft contact lens fittings
• Careful refractions and prism assessments for adults with complex strabismus
In addition to her clinic work, Dr. Bavasi is passionate about mentoring the next generation of eye doctors. She serves as an adjunct clinical professor at Pacific University College of Optometry, guiding optometric interns in bolstering their pediatric exam skills.
Outside the Office
Life Beyond the Clinic
When she’s not helping patients see their best, Dr. Bavasi keeps busy with an eclectic mix of hobbies. You can find her training for trail ultramarathons, Olympic-style weightlifting, practicing fiber arts, or spinning music as a DJ. She lives in Portland with her cool husband and sweet pets.
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Testimonials
What Our Patients are Saying
"Amazing service, great staff that pay attention to every detail. They really make you feel like you’re in good hands and are provided the best possible care."
July 2026
"My first visit was extremely positive. The staff from the reception through to clinicians was excellent."
July 2026
"Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and positive about possible solutions to eye issues. Awesome experience!!"
July 2026
"The whole team was present, patient, kind, and explained everything they were doing so I understood. A model for how health care experiences should be."
July 2026