Dr. Christopher Aderman

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Troutdale, OR

Dr. Christopher M. Aderman is a vitreoretinal surgeon who treats the full spectrum of medical and surgical retinal disease. He cares for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, and other complex macular disorders, offering leading-edge imaging, in-office therapies, and microsurgical repair when needed. Patients value his thoughtful explanations and collaborative approach to decisions, whether considering injections, laser treatment, or surgery. Dr. Aderman graduated magna cum laude in biochemistry from Bowdoin College and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. After an internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, he completed ophthalmology residency at the University of California, San Francisco. He then pursued vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, where he received the Ron Michels Foundation Fellowship Award; he is also a Heed Fellow. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and was recognized as a Top Doctor in Portland in 2020.

Dr. Lesley Everett

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Portland, OR

Dr. Lesley Everett is a retina specialist and physician-scientist who cares for adults and children with inherited and acquired retinal disorders. She combines compassionate, family-centered visits with up-to-date imaging and treatment to protect and maximize vision. Her clinical interests span inherited retinal diseases, retinal vascular conditions, and medical retina, and she partners closely with patients to explain diagnoses, map next steps, and coordinate long-term care. A Pacific Northwest native, Dr. Everett completed MD and PhD training at the University of Michigan Medical School as part of the NIH-funded Medical Scientist Training Program. She then completed ophthalmology residency at the University of California, San Francisco, followed by a Medical Retina fellowship at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. Her academic work focuses on ophthalmic genetics, retinal vascular development, advanced retinal imaging, and emerging gene-based therapies. Patients describe her as thorough, clear, and deeply committed to shared decision-making that fits each person’s goals and daily life.

Dr. Benjamin Young

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Portland, OR

Dr. Benjamin K. Young is a vitreoretinal surgeon at the OHSU Casey Eye Institute, caring for both adults and children with medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous. He earned his M.D. at Brown University, completed ophthalmology residency at Yale University—where he served as chief resident—and pursued fellowship training in adult and pediatric vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center. He also holds a master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Young treats diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinopathy of prematurity, and a wide range of complex retinal disorders, offering advanced imaging, in-office therapies, and microsurgical care. His clinical philosophy emphasizes careful explanation, shared decision-making, and compassionate follow-through. In addition to patient care, he is active in research on AMD, diabetic eye disease, and ROP, and is passionate about creating educational tools that improve clinical training and patient outcomes.