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Elizabeth Verner-Cole, M.D.

Diseases and Surgery of the Retina and Vitreous

Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology

Elizabeth Verner-Cole, M.D.
Recognition Awards & Honors Dr. Elizabeth Verner-Cole was named one of Portland’s Top Doctors in 2017 and 2025 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
About Dr. Verner-Cole

Meet Dr. Verner-Cole

Dr. Elizabeth Verner-Cole is originally from San Antonio, TX. She completed her B.A. in Music at Pomona College in Claremont, CA. She then completed medical school and residency in ophthalmology at the University of Texas-Houston Medical School, where she was fortunate to get to work at one of the busiest trauma centers in the country. Following residency, she completed an ophthalmic pathology fellowship in Houston, followed by a two-year fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at OHSU Casey Eye Institute.

Credentials

Where Dr. Verner-Cole Trained

  1. Fellowship 2011-2013

    Vitreoretinal Surgery, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University

    Portland, OR

  2. Fellowship 2010-2011

    Ophthalmic Pathology, Department of Pathology, Houson Methodist Hospital

    Houston, TX

  3. Residency 2007-2010

    Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, University of Texas-Houston Medical School

    Houston, TX

  4. Internship 2006-2007

    Internship

    Transitional Year, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

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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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