Mitchell V. Brinks, M.D., M.P.H.
- Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Brinks was raised and educated in the Pacific Northwest. He focuses on bringing advanced technology and high quality eye care to under-served rural communities throughout Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
His international teaching and research endeavors have taken Dr. Brinks overseas to Cambodia, Bhutan, East Timor, Guatemala, the Marshall Islands, and the Samoas. He completed a masters degree at OSU in international health to support his work with the ministries of health overseas, furthering their vision for eye care in their countries.
While not at work, Dr. Brinks enjoys native forest restoration, surfing, and archery.
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.A., 1988, University of Oregon
- M.D., 1992, Oregon Health & Science University
- M.P.H., 2005, Oregon State University
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Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Publications
Elsevier pure profilePublications
Global Ophthalmology Fellowships
International ophthalmology clinicsGO-ing for Gold
International ophthalmology clinicsResearch Partnerships and Guidance in Academic Global Ophthalmology
International ophthalmology clinicsTechnology and Innovation in Global Ophthalmology
International ophthalmology clinicsPediatric Ophthalmology Provider and Staff Attitudes and Patient Satisfaction in Telehealth Implementation during COVID-19
Telemedicine and e-HealthOcular Surface Erosion after Suspected Exposure to Evaporated COVID-19 Vaccine
Case Reports in OphthalmologyUsing registry data to characterize the incidence and causes of blindness in Oregon
PloS onePrevalence of Pterygia in Hawaii
Ophthalmic EpidemiologyClimate change and microbiological water quality at California beaches
EcoHealthInfluence of variable precipitation on coastal water quality in Southern California
Water Environment ResearchHealth risk of bathing in southern California coastal waters
Archives of Environmental and Occupational HealthBeach attendance and bathing rates for Southern California beaches
Ocean and Coastal ManagementOphthalmologic screening of deaf students in Oregon
Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus