Northwest Eye Laser & Surgery Institute (NELSI) – Portland, OR

LASIK Eye Surgery Center ยท From $2,880/eye ยท 4.9โ˜…

Patient rating

Google reviews
4.9 462 reviews

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Not reviewed

LASIK Price at Northwest Eye Laser & Surgery Institute (NELSI)

Premium Price
$2,880 per eye

or $120/month

28% above the Portland median

City median: $2,250 This center: $2,880

Financing & Payment Options:

  • Financing Available

Price found November 2025

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11786 SW Barnes Rd #270, Portland, OR 97225

Center Overview

Northwest Eye Laser & Surgery Institute (NELSI) is a LASIK and vision correction center located in Portland, OR. Led by Dr. Mehrdad Malihi with 9 years of experience .

Northwest Eye Laser & Surgery Institute has received overwhelmingly positive feedback for its knowledgeable staff and effective eye procedures, particularly the SMILE surgery. Patients appreciate the compassionate care, thorough explanations of treatment options, and the clinic's advanced technology, although some concerns were raised regarding insurance billing and staff communication in non-clinical roles.

9
Years Experience
2
Laser Types

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What Northwest Eye Laser & Surgery Institute (NELSI) publishes, and how its pricing compares to the Portland market.

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Where this center's quote sits

$2,880 quoted
$2,250 ยท Portland low Portland high ยท $2,400

The center's LASIK quote of $2,880 per eye sits above the Portland median of $2,250. Price found November 2025.

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Center Features

Free Consultation
Evening Hours
Weekend Hours
Online Booking
Wavefront Technology

About this data

Information for Northwest Eye Laser & Surgery Institute (NELSI) is compiled from public listings, provider websites, and direct outreach. The price shown was found in November 2025. We recommend confirming details directly with the center before scheduling a consultation.

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Pricing & Coverage

Pricing Details

Price Per Eye
$2,880
5 research updates
Prices and promotions are collected through automated systems and may not be entirely accurate. Please confirm final pricing and available offers with the center during consultation.
Budget-Friendly Average Premium
Area Median
$2,250
28% above
Based on 6 centers in your area
$0 down / 0% interest financing at $120/month per eye for LASIK
24-month financing with no fees or pre-payment penalties
$240/month
With 24-month financing through Alphaeon Credit or CareCredit

Price History

Price & Promotion History

Mar 28, 2026
Latest check
Contact for pricing
$0 down / 0% interest financing at $120/month per eye for LASIK
Nov 29, 2025
Previous check
$2,880 per eye
Jun 24, 2025
Previous check
$2,000 per eye
Dec 10, 2024
Previous check
Contact for pricing
Nov 30, 2024
Previous check
$1,500 - $2,499
What's Included
pre-operative evaluations
surgery
post-operative check-ups
necessary medication

Current Promotions

$0 down / 0% interest financing at $120/month per eye for LASIK

24-month financing with no fees or pre-payment penalties

Financing Options

Financing partners:

  • Alphaeon Credit
  • CareCredit

Guarantee Information

Lifetime Guarantee
Not Available

0% of centers in your area include this

What This Means

Additional procedures or adjustments after your initial surgery may incur extra costs. We recommend discussing coverage options during your consultation.

Provider Details

Technology & Services

LASIK Technologies
LASIK
ReLEx SMILE
Wavefront-Guided Technology
Additional Vision Services
Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma treatments
Vitreoretinal surgery
Treatment for retinal conditions

Surgeon Information

Surgeon Information
Dr. Mehrdad Malihi
ABO Certified
9 Years of Experience
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology

Patient Reviews

Patient Experience

Based on 20 reviews from Google

92.0%
Exceptional

Northwest Eye Laser & Surgery Institute has received overwhelmingly positive feedback for its knowledgeable staff and effective eye procedures, particularly the SMILE surgery. Patients appreciate the compassionate care, thorough explanations of treatment options, and the clinic's advanced technology, although some concerns were raised regarding insurance billing and staff communication in non-clinical roles.

Review summaries are auto-generated from public Google reviews and may miss context. See methodology.

Key Strengths

Knowledgeable and caring staff
Efficient appointment scheduling
Advanced technology
Excellent patient outcomes
Compassionate follow-up care

Areas for Improvement

Communication issues with non-clinical staff
Insurance billing process challenges
Location difficulty

Common Procedures

SMILE
cataract surgery
YAG surgery
PRK

Detailed Impressions

Staff Experience

Doctors and staff are highly praised for their professionalism and compassion.

Facility

Facility is noted for its calm atmosphere and advanced treatment technologies.

Typical Outcomes

Patients commonly achieve significant vision improvement and express high satisfaction.

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