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William E. Flanary, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology

William E. Flanary, M.D.
Recognition Awards & Honors Dr.William Flanary was named one of Portland’s Top Doctors in 2020 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
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About Dr. Flanary

Meet Dr. Flanary

Dr. William E. Flanary grew up in Houston, TX, and completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Tech University, where he was selected to join the Phi Beta Kappa honor society and graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology. During his time at Texas Tech, Dr. Flanary met his wife, a native Oregonian. After college, Dr. Flanary left the heat and humidity of Texas for New Hampshire, where he attended Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine. While studying at Dartmouth, Dr. Flanary discovered his love of ophthalmology. He was attracted to the advanced technological aspects of the field as well as the meaningful relationships that are forged with patients and colleagues. Dr. Flanary was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society prior to earning his medical degree. He then completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Iowa, one of the nation’s perennial top 10 ophthalmology training programs. During his residency training, Dr. Flanary served as Editor-in-Chief of Eyerounds, one of the top ophthalmology educational resources in the world.

Dr. Flanary provides comprehensive eye care services, with expertise in cataract evaluations and surgery, glaucoma evaluations, and diabetic exams.

Credentials

Where Dr. Flanary Trained

  1. Residency 2014 – 2017

    Ophthalmology Residency

    University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), Iowa City, IA

  2. Internship 2013 – 2014

    Transitional Residency

    Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL

  3. Medical School 2008 – 2013

    Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (GSOM)

    Hanover, NH

  4. Undergraduate 2004 – 2008

    Texas Tech University (TTU)

    Lubbock, TX

Outside the Office

Life Beyond the Clinic

In his free time, Dr. Flanary enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. They enjoy exploring the natural beauty Oregon has to offer. Dr. Flanary’s hobbies include cycling, kayaking, hiking, and competitive ultimate Frisbee (he has played for top club teams all over the country). He is also a prolific writer, of both medicine and comedy. His work has been featured in The Ophthalmologist and on KevinMD.com, as well as on the popular medical satire website, Gomerblog.com.

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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."
Google review
July 2026
"My first visit was extremely positive. The staff from the reception through to clinicians was excellent."
Google review
July 2026
"Warm, friendly, knowledgeable and positive about possible solutions to eye issues. Awesome experience!!"
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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."
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