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Brett M. Gudgel, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology

Brett M. Gudgel, M.D.
Recognition Awards & Honors Dr. Brett Gudgel was named one of Portland’s Top Doctors in 2023 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
About Dr. Gudgel

Meet Dr. Gudgel

Dr. Brett Gudgel is a fellowship-trained cornea specialist with interests in routine and complex cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and corneal transplantation. Dr. Gudgel also provides comprehensive eye care for patients with a wide variety of routine eye care needs.

Dr. Gudgel was drawn to ophthalmology because he found improving and preserving a patient’s vision to be extremely rewarding. He feels that practicing medicine is a tremendous privilege and is grateful for the opportunity to serve his patients.

Education & Training

Background & Training

Dr. Gudgel grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oklahoma, where he was elected into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society and graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry. He subsequently attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism honor societies and was the recipient of the Dean’s Award.

Dr. Gudgel completed his residency at the nationally recognized Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City where he was elected chief resident and was awarded the Robert G. Small, MD Award for Medical Student Education two years in a row. He then pursued an additional year of fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Utah’s renowned Moran Eye Center.

Credentials

Where Dr. Gudgel Trained

  1. Fellowship 2020 – 2021

    Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery Fellowship

    Moran Eye Center – University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

  2. Residency 2017 – 2020

    Ophthalmology Residency

    Dean McGee Eye Institute – University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK

  3. Internship 2016 – 2017

    Transitional Internship

    Indiana University – Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

  4. Medical School 2012 – 2016

    University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

    Oklahoma City, OK

  5. Undergraduate 2008 – 2012

    University of Oklahoma

    Norman, OK

Outside the Office

Life Beyond the Clinic

Outside of the office, Dr. Gudgel most enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife and 2 children. He loves to explore the outdoors with his family and has a particular interest in hiking and skiing. He is also a big college football fan and loves watching his Oklahoma Sooners play on Saturdays.

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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!!"
rater8 review
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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July 2026
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