Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Northeastern State University -B.S. Chemistry. Optometry School: University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: American Board of Optometry. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Residency in Ocular Disease Northeastern State University College of Optometry. What drives your passion for optometry? Proper care and through exams save lives. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Enabling patients to live healthier and see clearer. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Listening to patients needs and concerns and addressing those. Patients, many places often feel as though they are being treated as just numbers moving quickly through a standard process, but not here under our care. How are you impacting your local community? Mentoring men to keep families together and being fathers. Hobbies/Interests: Hydroponics and gardening.

Undergraduate Education: East Carolina University, B.S. Biology, Certificate in Scientific Writing; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Past President of the Coastal Optometric Society and current member, current President of the Beaufort County Board of Health and serving second 9 year term, past member of Doctors Vision Center Board; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Primary Care Optometry; The reason I became an optometrist is because my father was an Optometrist, so I saw first hand his dedication and love for the profession and how it was truly a privilege to be a part of something bigger. The unique opportunity to help patients in the county I love and grew up in is even more special. So blessed and happy to practice here. My favorite part of helping my patients is the smile on a patient’s face when you can make a difference for them visually and the appreciation they have knowing we can be a team together impacting their overall health. In my spare time, I enjoy anything to be near my family; church, being a part of my community, as well as boating, golf, running and ECU athletics.

Jon Park, Optometrist specializes in contact lenses, vision correction, and the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. Dr. Park, a Carrollton native, received his B.A. in Biology from the University of Texas-Austin in 1997. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2002 from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Dr. Park performed his internship, with an emphasis in primary care, at Quantico Naval Medical Clinic in Quantico, Virginia and at Sharp Eye Consultants in San Antonio, with a special emphasis in ocular disease. Dr. Park is a member of the Dallas County Optometric Association, Texas Optometric Association and American Optometric Association and a member of the Irving Chamber of Commerce. In his free time, Dr. Park enjoys golf, working out and watching football. He and his wife Hannah and three children live in Flower Mound.

Undergraduate Education: University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Minor in Biology, 2006. Optometry School: The Ohio State of University, College of Optometry, 2010. Professional Achievements/Associations: Completed optometry residency in ocular disease at the Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Served as Clinical Associate Professor at the Michigan College of Optometry and Illinois College of Optometry from 2011 to 2017. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: National Board of Examiners in Optometry, Parts I, II, III; Advanced Competence in Medical Optometry.

Undergraduate Education: NC State University, Bachelor's of Science; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Society, NC State Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Certified in MySight contact lenses for treating myopia; The reason I became an optometrist is because I think the eye is interesting and an important part of people’s quality of life. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing board and video games. My favorite part of helping my patients is helping them see their best.

Undergraduate Education: Southern Methodist University, BS Electrical Engineering. Optometry School: University of Houston. Professional Achievements/Associations: TOA/AOA. What drives your passion for optometry? Serving my patients. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Preserving their health and their vision. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring patients trust the care they have received and are comfortable returning to us in the coming years. How are you impacting your local community? I am involved in my local food bank and community outreach. Hobbies/Interests: I am an amateur long distance runner and we have a small farm with cows and horses.

Undergraduate Education: Muskingum University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now Salus University). How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing thorough comprehensive eye exams with specific focus on management of dry eye, diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family and dogs, cooking, BoxStrong classes.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida, Tampa; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Past President of Lake Region Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialities: Ocular Disease and Contact Lenses; The reason I became an optometrist is because vision is so important in our daily lives - I want to give my patients the best vision possible so they can live their best life. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling with my wife, Latrice. I also enjoy golfing and am a big Gator/Bucs fan. Go Gators! Go Bucs! I am also soon to be a Granddad, so excited.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Residency training in Ocular Disease from GA Eye Partners. Hobbies/Interests: I like to travel, try new restaurants, and hike.

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I am new to the Charlottesville area, and I am honored to be your local, friendly primary eye care doctor. Originally from Texas, I strive to bring that southern hospitality to my patients. Not only do I enjoy solving your visual needs, but I also believe in building that critical patient and doctor relationship. Hobbies/Interests: Exploring Central Virginia with my dog – Leo, traveling with my husband, and cooking various ethnic dishes.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Member of the American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association, and American Board of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Residency trained in Primary care and Ocular disease, American Board of Optometry - Board Certified; What drives your passion for optometry? There is so much you can learn about a person's health by examining their eyes. This has always fascinated me. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I love helping patients see their best and educating them on how to take care of their eyes and vision. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? By helping them see their best. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, traveling, being a foodie and watching the Florida Gators. Go Gators!

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University – Bloomington. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry – 2010. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Indiana Optometric Association. The reason I became an optometrist is: Growing up, I was always at the eye doctor. Many times, I can relate to what my patients are going through because of my own vision history. By helping people see, I feel like I am making a difference in their lives. My favorite part of helping my patients is: I like developing lasting relationships with my patients. Some I have seen for a few years. I know their families, and they know mine as well. In my spare time, I enjoy: My husband and kids, fitness & nutrition.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams and contact lens fitting. My goal is to provide thorough eye exams for my patients to maintain their ocular health and wellbeing. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my 2 kids and husband, traveling and fitness

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University 2015. Professional Achievements and Associations: Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society; American Optometric Association; Florida Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Residency at Bay Pines VA 2015-2016 Specializing in primary eye care with emphasis in Ocular Disease. The reason I became an optometrist is: I enjoy making a difference in the lives of others. It is incredible that with just a pair of glasses a child’s focus and academic success can be dramatically improved. It is amazing that with a comprehensive eye exam we can detect early signs of systemic conditions and can save the lives of many. The eyes are truly a window to the health and wellbeing of a person. To be a part of this profession is truly an honor. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Being able to help them see their world more clearly with a new pair of lenses and by providing a thorough eye exam to help preserve good health and wellbeing. In my spare time, I enjoy: Exercising, traveling, and exploring different restaurants around the area.

Undergraduate Education: Purdue University. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I provide exceptional eye care to every patient in my exam chair. I focus on listening, understanding, and addressing each patient’s concerns to maintain the utmost quality of personalized care. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy exercising, reading, traveling, cooking, and spending time with my family and friends.

Dr. Patel is an experienced compassionate optometrist dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. With a clinical focus on dry eye treatments and retinal care, Dr. Patel is committed to helping patients maintain optimal eye health and enjoy clear vision. Dr. Patel attended Loyola University Chicago for undergraduate studies, followed by the prestigious Illinois College of Optometry thereafter. Outside of seeing patient, Dr. Patel enjoys fitness, movies and trying new restaurants.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry - Salus University. Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Society, NC Optometric Society, Onesight. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Specialties: Contact Lens, Dry Eyes, Glaucoma, Ocular Disease. What drives your passion for optometry? Unleashing one’s potential and enhancing their quality of life through the gift of sight. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Not only helping patients see their best but look and feel their best. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Making sure each and all patient’s concerns are addressed thoroughly so they take part in their eye care. How are you impacting your local community? I’m committed to community and global outreach. Through the Onesight organization, I have been on 6 mission trips to Vietnam, China, Zambia, India, Arizona Tohonto O’odham Indian reservation, and Charlotte, NC. Hobbies/Interests: In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and young daughter, friends and family. I also love traveling overseas, trying new restaurants and live concerts.

Undergraduate Education: George Mason University; Optometry School: Salus University; Professional Achievements/Associations: Lion's Club Treasurer, NOSA fundraising chair; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping patients see to the best of their ability. How are you helping patients live their best lives? By providing them with good quality eyecare. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? Serving the community where I grew up. Hobbies/Interests: traveling, spending time with family, cooking, reading