Legacy Health Partners
Robert Kinast, MD
Specialist
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My Specialties:
Glaucoma; Ophthalmology, Board-certified -
My Areas of Focus:
Cataract Surgery, Medical and Laser Treatment of Glaucoma, Glaucoma Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Comprehensive Eye Exams -
Languages:
English, Interpreters available for other languages -
Gender:
Male
PATIENT RATING: 4.8 OUT OF 5 ( 125 RATINGS & 50 COMMENTS)
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Legacy Devers Eye Institute
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1040 N.W. 22nd Ave., Suite 200
Building 2, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center campus
Portland, OR 97210-3049 - 503-413-8202
- 503-413-6937
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About Me:
Dr. Kinast is the Residency Site Director and Associate Director of the Glaucoma Fellowship at Devers. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the Casey Eye Institute at OHSU and past winner of the Casey Eye Residency Faculty Teaching Award. His research focuses include medication adherence, medical devices, medication compounding, and patient satisfaction. Dr. Kinast’s research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the American Glaucoma Society (AGS). He is developing a smart eye drop adherence monitor with engineers from Oregon State University. He was awarded an AGS Mentoring for the Advancement of Physician Scientists Award based on an innovative eye drop delivery aid and eye drop bottle. His team has won an OHSU Biomedical Innovation Program Award for a novel tube implant. Further information on Dr. Kinast is available here: https://www.legacyhealth.org/for-health-professionals/legacy-research-institute/Scientists/Kinast.
Training:
Board-certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Kinast is a glaucoma sub-specialist and anterior segment surgeon at Legacy Devers Eye Institute. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Inteflex Program (combined B.A./M.D. program) in Ann Arbor, followed by internship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He completed sub-specialty training in glaucoma at Legacy Devers Eye Institute and OHSU Casey Eye Institute.
Year I Started Practice:
2012
Hospitals Served:
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Publication:
JAMA Ophthalamology, Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Journal of Glaucoma
Patient Rating
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Very very happy with Legacy, especially the Valet parking, It helps so muchn with navigating going to the doctor. The valets are very very kind and helpful
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Wait time was not good.
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Very competent with great concern for patient
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He seems to be in a hurry.
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I had a good visit thank u
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Respectfully
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The woman I saw that works with the doctor was amazing and makes it comfortable
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Provider is an excellent communicator and knowledgeable in his specialty.
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Always a pleasure to see Dr Kinast
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Way too long of office wait for preop, over an hour. Crazy. I know they are busy and want to help many but this was a bit muc. Survey was for postop which was handled very kindly by Dr. Kinast.
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Dr. Kinast saw me immediately once we were aware of a serious problem. Addressed the condition quickly and with expertise. I am very grateful for his assistance especially with such short notice.
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Dr. Kinast is very professional and very nice.
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Dr. Robert Kinast was thorough in his exam and treatment plan. He saw me for a chemical burn to my right eye. He explained the results & treatment plan and patiently answered all my questions. Plan: follow up appointment in 2-3 weeks.
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Good experience.
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As expected
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Great provider, but I had to wait several months to get the appt... that was too long! What can be done about this??
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I see a few other providers at Legacy & pleased with all of them. This was my first visit with Dr. Kinast - I transferred from a different clinic outside Legacy. The visit for existing conditions went well, being our first visit with incomplete records.
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I always find this staff and the dr. to be professional and pleasant to deal with. They all act interested to hear the details and ask follow-up questions. Much appreciated.
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Beginning with check-in, my interactions with every clinic staff member I encountered during my visit were 100% cordial and professional. Not to get too mushy or anything, but I feel fortunate that I lucked out getting assigned to Dr, Kinast for cataract removal. It's a comfort to feel confident about the competence of someone who's going to be poking sharp objects in and around one's eyes, don't you know. ;}
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Dr. Kinast was a joy to deal with and answered my concerns with particular symptoms and referred me to a surgeon.
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The only complaint I'd have is that the office needs more people in the reception area to check patients in. It can be ridiculously slow.
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Robert is awesome technically and personable!
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The office experience was excellent. The procedure for scheduling an appointment is unique, cumbersome, and inefficient. It took 3 - 4 attempts, and a complaint to the insurance provider to receive an appropriate callback and finally schedule the first appointment.
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This clinic is chaotic. It is located in the foyer of a medical building where the only seating I could find was directly in front of the bank of elevators with so many people coming and going over 50% not wearing masks. I did find another seating area which was part of the same clinic but apparently I wasn't supposed to be there I was abruptly told by a tech. But I was allowed to stay.I had to wait 45 minutes before they even had a room available to start my appointment. Tech was rushed and running behind, the doctor was also very preoccupied and gave the impression he needed to be elsewhere. I would never return to this clinic or recommend it to anyone else.
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I'm thankful for the excellent and responsive care I've received at Devers.
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I found Dr Robert Kinast and his supporting assistants and staff at the Denver Eye Institute highly knowledgeable, caring and courteous. Thank you Dr Kinast.
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I already recommended Dr. Kinast to my neighbor and she has been seeing him for a couple of years. My husband is also a patient of Dr. Kinast.
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Dr. Kinast is an eye and a lot of the questions in this survey do not pertain to this type of Dr. I am very pleased with Dr. Kinast and plan to have cataract surgery with him in a few months.
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This provider was an ophthalmologist who lasered my eye for double vision for my last check up -
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First visit -- substitute provider but he was just fine. I can't say whether I will recommend him because I saw him briefly, in an emergency situation and was fitted into a slot (maybe he skipped lunch to see me). Anyway, the provider was just fine and after more encounters, I will be better able to say whether he is as good as I think he is.
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Always very professional & organized.
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Dr Kinast was very busy to spend quality time with me. His Assistant was excellent, answering all of the questions I asked of him. He was very knowledgeable about the makeup of the eye and patient care.
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All interactions with personnel were positive.
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Extremely positive experience. Courtesy, knowledge, friendliness are trademarks of this group of medical professionals. Highly recommend Dr. Kinast and his support personnel.
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I'm happy to see Dr. Kinast and he take good care about me, I will continue to see him in the future for sure.
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I had several eye tests scheduled which took about 30 minutes. The appointment was for 9 o'clock and I was done with theTests by 9:30. But then I had to wait 1 hour and 30 minutes to see Dr. Kinast. I do not understand why I had to wait that Long. It should be possible to schedule the visit with the doctor closer to the tests. This inefficient scheduling gives a negativeImpression of the eye clinic at Legacy.
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Went as I expected.
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Dr. Kinast is thorough and clear, very nice and easy to talk to.
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DR. KINAST has a caring, deliberate manner, carefully explaining procedures for eye surgery. His name should be changed from KINAST to KINDEST.
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It was all good!
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Always professional, thorough, compassionate.
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Just transferred to Regence. This visit was th most helpful information about my eyes that I've ever had. Will follow through with Dr Kinast'suggestions for further testing and help with what needs to be addressed to help my vision.
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Dr. Kinast and his team are the best. So professional and caring. This should be the standard for all.
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Trust my doctor
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Staff and Dr were excellent
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Dr KINAST has been a thoughtful caringAnd extremely great eye and surgeon Doctor
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Overall, I've had essentially good experiences. Wait times have always been more than 15 mins. One time an assistant medical person forgot to inform the provider that she had completed her duties to me. The provider is a person who creates a comfortable and informative atmosphere.
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Had a question about medication dosage, asked on MyHealth and received quick response.
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Physician listened well and acknowledged my presence and medical condition (we even shared a few laughs). Reviewed test results and finished with follow up. Very professional.
I feel very confident with dr k a great dr and person.