Columbia Orthodontics, LLC

650 N 1st St C, Hermiston, OR 97838
Closed today
Opens tomorrow at 8:30am
SundayClosed
Monday8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday8:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday8:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday8:30am - 12:30pm
Friday8:30am - 1:30pm
SaturdayClosed

Dr. James West has been practicing as an orthodontic specialist for 25 years. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He then completed a general practice residency at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and an orthodontic residency at Oregon Health Sciences University.

Away from the office, Dr. West and his wife Amanda, enjoy their four teenage children and the great outdoors. Both are avid snow sport enthusiasts as well as kite surfers. They can often be found enjoying the Columbia River or hiking and camping in the backcountry.

Reviews

Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 28 reviews

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Megan Olsen
a year ago
Dr. West and his staff did an amazing job taking care of my teenager, who wasn't the easiest on his braces. They were patient and he now has an amazing smile!


Ana Palacios
a year ago
excellent attention and work


Leticia Alvarez Frias
2 years ago
After 2 years I got my braces off! Thank you so much to Columbia Orthodontics team for helping me perfect my smile, I'm in love with it! I highly recommend them for all your orthodontic needs! I will miss all of their warm friendly staff!


Tayler Hammell
2 years ago
Love love love how my teeth turned out! Everyone at Columbia Orthodontics is super friendly and personable over the 4 years that I was with them. Dr. West always answered any questions that I may of had! Definetly reccomend columbia orthodontics!


Tessa Carroll
2 years ago
Dr. West and the staff at Columbia Orthodontics really are the best. Even after not being in the office for over 2 year they still greeted me by name and talk to me like I was there last week. I highly recommend them for any orthodontic needs!


Ana Madrigal
2 years ago
Great people and service!!! And so happy with the results !!


J and K Munoz
2 years ago
Dr.West and the whole crew at Columbia Ortho are fantastic! This is my second time with ortho (different office before), Dr. West has been understanding of my concerns and always respectful of my schedule with short wait times as well as always professional and caring! Love that they have new technology and overall it has been a wonderful experience! Highly recommend them!


Bailey L
3 years ago
Wonderful experience at Columbia Orthodontics. Experienced Dentist, friendly staff, quality care, no waiting time and beautiful office. What more can you want? Highly recommended!


Brodie Messenger
3 years ago
Dr. West and the rest of the staff at Columbia Orthodontics really are the best by far! Every time I go in for a visit, they all greet me by name and show that they are happy I'm there. They take the time to get to know you and make you feel like a friend rather than just another patient. I highly recommend them for any orthodontic needs! 10/10


Ashley Hayden
3 years ago
I recently just finished my Ortho treatment with Dr.West and I'm extremely happy with my results. I've worked in the dental field for the past 8 years and this was my 2nd experience with braces, so I can honestly say Dr.West and his team do an amazing job! The office was very clean and modern. The receptionist were very friendly, always greeted me and made scheduling fast and easy. I didn't have to sit and wait forever to be seen 5-10 minutes at the most! All of the assistants were friendly and made sure I got in and out in a timely matter because they knew I took time off work to pop in for a visit. I never broke any brackets, My wires were never too long or poked me. I was given an awesome camo drawstring back pack stuffed full of everything I needed to take care and maintain my braces over my treatment along with a dutch bro's gift card once I had them removed. Dr.West and his staff took the time to get to know me and remembered what I shared with 6 weeks ago during my last visit, and they were always gentle while working. I didn't even have to have impressions taken of my teeth for my retainers! They had a new digital system that takes pictures of your teeth! (No more gritty impressions or making that gag reflex work!) I absolutly LOVE my new smile. My teeth are PERFECT!! I'm very happy I received such great care from Dr.West and his team! I Highly recommend Columbia Orthodontics to my patients and anyone looking to change their smile!


Leticia Gutierrez
3 years ago
This place is amazing! From the front desk staff to the technicians in the back! All the employees I came across were so helpful and welcoming!Best orthodontics ever !! literally all my appointments they saw me right away and always had such positive attitude. def felt at home here(: best decision and i'm so happy for my new smile and i have Columbia Orthodontics to thank.(:


Clarissa Torres
3 years ago
I've enjoyed all of my visits here so far. They are very helpful, informative, and friendly. Can't wait to finish my treatment with them!


Iridiana Campos
3 years ago
This place is awesome! The whole staff is very friendly and welcoming! Excited to see the outcome after ortho is over for me.


Natali Cortez
3 years ago
Great service. Awesome Doctor and staff. As someone who works in the dental field, it's reassuring to see other dental offices taking extra precautions to deliver safe, quality care for their patients.


Angelica Garcia
3 years ago
I have been to this office on four different occasions within the last two weeks. I am super impressed by the level of protection that they are providing for their patients and their staff. From the minute you walk into his office they're taking your temperature and making sure that every person in that office has a mask on. The staff all are wearing a clear plastic welding-type of face cover on top of their regular mask. After each patient, they are soaking those chairs and the sides of the chairs with disinfectant and wiping them down very thoroughly. They have plastic over the keyboards on their laptops and are changing out the plastic covers after every patient. They must've gone through a whole box of gloves just in each one of my 20 minute visits. As an overprotective mother, this makes me feel super good and trusting to take my children in there. Thank you so much Dr. West and all your staff for going above and beyond to keep us patients and your staff healthy.


Ki H
3 years ago
Great orthodontist and awesome staff!! Great experience for my 2nd round of braces!!


Stephanie Russo
4 years ago
Dr. West and his team are great at what they do. I am an adult in braces and have been seeing Dr. West for almost a year now. During this time him and his team have been helpful, kind, efficient, shown great skill and aptitude in their profession, and are extraordinarily flexible. Recently, I was transferred from Pendleton to Redmond, OR and the main reason I have been able to remain a patient of Dr. West is because of his capacity to be flexible. As an example, just two weeks ago, on his way to Bend, OR, we met in his traveling office (his RV) in Redmond - 200+ miles from his office - so that I could stay on schedule with my treatment. That was an awesome appointment and I am grateful to him and Amanda for taking the time out of their weekend to see me. If you have to opportunity to be a patient of Dr. West's, take it. And, if you do become his patient, don't miss out on his epic patient appreciation party. The one I went to this year included raffle prizes, great food trucks, free swag, and all at an aquatic center that Dr. West had rented out solely for his patients for the night.


estela Gutierrez
4 years ago
Great staff very understanding when I was running late and they still attended my son I like that


Rick Cobble
4 years ago
During a visit in the area we had managed to lose our child's key for her mouth expander, the office was officially closed for training but they opened the door and went out of their way to find us a replacement key. I can only imagine how well they treat their normal customers if they went this far to help someone from out of town. Thanks a ton Columbia Orthodontist!


Joanna Balderas
4 years ago
Columbia Orthodontics is the best. I recently got my braces off and if I'm honest I'm going to miss going in for check ups. Dr. West and his staff are all amazing people and just make you feel welcomed. They are very understanding if you're late and if you get there early they get you in as soon as possible. Thank you Columbia Orthodontics for my new smile!


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