About me:
Areas of Expertise:
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
Locations
Oregon City
Milwaukie
Phone: (503) 656-4221
Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
Dr. Charles Bock was named one of Portland's Top Doctors in 2016 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
"This is an exciting time in ophthalmology, with technological advances that are doing more than simply treating disease: They're improving quality of life for patients of all ages."
Dr. Bock internalized a sense of heightened inquiry and attention to detail that has contributed greatly to his practice of medicine.
“Never let go of the possibility in your mind that things are not what they seem.”
Charles J. Bock MD practices comprehensive ophthalmology with a pediatric specialty. From a young age, he knew he wanted to be a doctor. That certainty was partly due to the fact that he was born with two different colored eyes. From his earliest years, he sought an explanation for this anomaly. No one could point him to an answer. This piqued his interest in science and medicine. His curiosity and drive for understanding paid off when he learned in the course of his regular medical studies, that he had a rare genetic condition that caused different pigmentation in his eyes.
From that experience, Dr. Bock internalized a sense of heightened inquiry and attention to detail that has contributed greatly to his practice of medicine. One of the most notable success stories of Dr. Bock’s career exemplifies his belief that you should, “Never let go of the possibility in your mind that things are not what they seem.”
A young 9 year old patient came in to see him for bilateral cataracts which are very rare in a child. Aside from her eye condition, she had been ill for a number of years, and no one knew what was causing the illness. She had seen a multitude of doctors and specialists over the years without answer or relief. However, after his first visit with the patient, Dr. Bock’s experience and intuition told him to refer the patient to a genetic specialist.
Within the first appointment, the geneticist was fairly certain that the patient had an extremely rare genetic disorder that had been reported in only 35 people in the entire country. Soon thereafter, the patient began a special course of medicines that brought immediate relief. She was saved from a future of continual deterioration that would have developed into progressive retardation had she not been properly diagnosed and treated.
It is with immense satisfaction that Dr. Bock was able to give this young girl her sight back after removal of her bi-lateral cataracts. More importantly, he was deeply gratified to be a part of bringing relief to his patient’s overall suffering. He saw and treated the whole child. And because he looked beyond the obvious, he was able to refer her to the correct specialist. This spirit of caring for the whole patient imbues Dr. Bock’s and all the of the EHNW doctors’ practices.
Practice Locations:
Oregon City Office
1306 Division St
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone : (506) 656-4221
Milwaukie Office
11086 SE Oak St
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Phone : (503) 656-4221
Sunnyside Office:
12050 SE Stevens Rd., Suite 100
Happy Valley, OR 97086
Phone: (503) 656-4221
Preparing for your Visit:
Prior to Your Appointment: Please complete and print the Patient history, HIPPA and payment policy forms even if you are an established patient. Once you have completed the forms, please bring them with you on the day of your appointment. Due to privacy issues, please do not attempt to send these forms to our office via e-mail.
Please check with your insurance company(s) to verify your “vision care” coverage for routine eye examinations by calling the customer service phone number listed on your insurance card. You may also call this same number to verify “medical” benefits for medically necessary visits and procedures.
The Day of Your Appointment:
Bring your current medical insurance card(s) with you.
- The co-pay amount listed on your insurance card will be collected at the time of your visit.
- For charges not covered by your individual insurance plan, payment is due at the time of service. Prompt pay discounts are available on certain services. Please ask at the front desk.
As part of your examination with us today, your pupils may be dilated. With dilation, most people experience light sensitivity and difficulty with near vision (such as reading). Some individuals also have difficulty seeing in the distance. The effects of the dilation can last several hours.
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Dr. Charles Bock Reviews:
We brought our daughter to Dr. Bock after trying another pediatric eye doctor. He was amazing with my daughter and his bedside manner was perfect for me and her. He is gentle, kind and fun for kids. For parents he takes the time to discuss the issues at hand and will spend extra time determining a strategy for me, my daughter and her future needs. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a pediatric physician.- Vitals Review
My son had an eye exam. All staff members and Dr. Bock were compassionate, efficient, and knowledgeable.-Google Review
