Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University; Optometry School: Indiana University; Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA/FOA; What drives your passion for optometry: Optometric practice offers a unique opportunity to be a primary care gatekeeper. How are you helping patients live their best lives? Crisp, clear vision is what most patients seek but often a comprehensive eye exam reveals health issues that could impact their whole health. 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? I was in private practice serving my community for 30 years and now with MED I can continue that with greater resources and flexibility. Hobbies/Interests: Sailing, literature, video games too!

Undergraduate Education: The Pennsylvania State University – BA; The Pennsylvania College of Optometry – BS. Optometry School: The Pennsylvania College of Optometry- 1987 - Doctor of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the American Optometric Association; Member of the Virginia Optometric Association. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: General optometry and contact lens fitting; MiSight certified. The reason I became an optometrist is: I became an optometrist to provide eye care and optical solutions to my patients. I was mentored by my family optometrist who worked with the local medical community to provide excellent visual health care, and who provided the most current contact lens and optical options to his patients. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Engaging with each patient as an individual and finding the solution to their ocular or visual needs. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my family, travel, hiking, playing tennis, horseback riding, and reading.

Dr. Jennifer Willcox was born and raised in Memphis, TN. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics. She received her doctorate from Southern College of Optometry and graduated magna cum laude. In optometry school, Dr. Willcox was invited to become a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honors society, and served on the council for the Student Society of the Tennessee Optometric Association. As a student, she received the William Feinbloom award for her clinical skills and was chosen to present research at the annual American Academy of Optometry meeting. After graduation from optometry school, Dr. Willcox completed her residency in Ocular and Refractive Surgery at Toyos Clinic in Germantown, TN. While at Toyos Clinic, she was responsible for the co-management and counseling of patients undergoing cataract and LASIK surgery, as well as diagnosis and treatment of ocular pathology. Dr. Willcox has published research regarding novel methods of dry eye treatment in the Journal of Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry, and is an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. In her free time, Dr. Willcox enjoys traveling, scuba diving, cheering on the Memphis Tigers, and spending time with her husband, Tadd, and their two boys, Harrison and William.

Undergraduate Education: Colorado State University, BS in Biology, Minor in Anatomy & Neurobiology/. Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: I have a special interest in myopia management and specialty contact lenses. I have certifications in Wave, Paragon CRT and MiSight lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: I experienced an injury that put me in the care of optometrists and ophthalmologists at a very early age. Because of my own experiences and the care, I received, I developed a love for the field. It’s important to me that my patients feel well taken care of and that I continue to learn the best ways to facilitate their vision outcomes. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my 3 boys hiking, tubing, and exploring Colorado.

Undergraduate Education: Lycoming College, Bachelor's of Science in Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Clinical Field Director with MyEyeDr; The reason I became an optometrist is because I enjoy the opportunity to help my patients and my community in such an important way. In my spare time, I enjoy cycling, reading, and time with my family. My favorite part of helping my patients is finding personalized solutions for each patient’s vision demands.

Undergraduate Education: BS Degree in Biology at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Optometry School: The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Class of 2002. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Alabama Optometric Association; Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce “Small Businessperson of the Year” 2012. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: I provide primary eye care for the entire family. The reason I became an optometrist is: I became an optometrist to help enhance people’s life through maintaining and preserving their most precious sense-vision. My favorite part of helping my patients is: My favorite part of helping my patients is seeing their smiles when I can enhance their vision and thus their lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my three children (Sarah, Ava, and Reed) and travel.

Undergraduate Education: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Optometry School: Indiana University School of Optometry. Certification/Awards: MiSight Certified. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive eye exams including but not exclusive to contact lens fitting, disease management, and urgent care. Hobbies/Interests: Exercising, Reading, Music, Travelling.

Dr. Jason Witters graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He completed his residency at the University of Alabama School of Optometry. His postgraduate studies include advanced ocular therapeutics, cataract, glaucoma and refractive surgery management.

I am an graduate of Skidmore College and the SUNY College of Optometry. I’m doing my best to impact my local community by providing top notch eye care. I respect everyone’s time and will serve my patients promptly and efficiently. I also serve my local community through other non-profit organizations helping to provide funding, education, and services to those in need. When I’m not doctoring or parenting my three children, my hobbies include music, building high end computer systems, gaming, and community service.

Dr. Ryan Wooldridge is a Colorado Springs native. He completed his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and then proceeded to the University of Houston, College of Optometry where he graduated summa cum laude. Prior to optometry school, Dr. Wooldridge worked as an optician for three years and gained valuable knowledge which allows him to provide the highest quality refractive care. His interests include refractive care, contact lenses, LASIK co-management, and medical optometry including red eye management. Dr. Wooldridge has a passion for helping people which was developed early in life and was strengthened when he went on 2 separate medical mission trips, once to Panama, and once to Nicaragua. During his time off, Ryan enjoys traveling, exploring the Denver and Boulder areas with his fiancé who is a residency trained optometrist and catching up with his Colorado friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: University of Houston. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I live in the Tomball area, and I thoroughly enjoy helping the visual needs of people in my community. Hobbies/Interests: Movies, jogging, spending time with my family.

Undergraduate Education: Madonna University Livonia, MI. Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: BSK Optometric Honor Society, Eschenbach Low Vision Award. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I love primary care optometry and the variety of patients it allows me to serve and know. The personal aspects of the exam and forming long-lasting relationships with my patients are my favorite parts of optometry. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy biking, hiking, swimming, birdwatching, breeding exotic ducks, and participating in my church.

Education: University of Georgia 1995, Southern College of Optometry 1999. How do you help your patients? Providing a comprehensive eye exam to assess the health of my patient's eyes and make the best recommendations for each patient to provide contacts and glasses that meet their individual needs. Hobbies: I enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling.

Undergraduate Education: university of Maryland B.S. Optometry School: Pennsylvania college of optometry B.S O.D. Professional Achievements and Associations: Maryland optometric association 2019- pres. The reason I became an optometrist is: Always had a desire to help people, and I always enjoyed going to my optometrist every year. I was fascinated with all the tests and instruments he used. And I thought optometry would be a wonderful career choice. My favorite part of helping my patients is: The fact that I give them their best vision, so whatever job they perform that they can do it clearly and comfortably. In my spare time, I enjoy: I enjoy walking and listening to music.

Undergraduate Education: University of Texas. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: Optometry degree, dean’s list, AOA. What drives your passion for optometry? Interest in eye health and sight. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I love helping patients better their quality of life with optimal vision and a compassionate attitude. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It means allowing science and technology to advance with the current industry and trends to better our profession and patient care. How are you impacting your local community? Serving patients. Hobbies/Interests: Painting, spending time with my husband (Rahul) and daughter (Mila).

Dr. Jin Yang, OD, Ph.D., a graduate of Nova Southeastern University's College of Optometry. Dr. Yang holds a medical license in China, where she worked as an ophthalmologist for many years prior to move to the United States. Her extensive education includes a co-training PhD from Columbia University and Tianjin Medical University, and a two-year postdoctoral training at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Yang is passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with our community. Schedule your appointment today and experience the exceptional care Dr. Yang has to offer! Education: • ChangZhi Medical College, ChangZhi, Shanxi, China 09/01-06/06, M.D • Shan Xi Medical University, Shanxi Eye Hospital Taiyuan, Shanxi, China, 09/06-09/10 Residency and master degree • TianJin Medical University, TianJin , China Co-trained within Edward Hardness Eye Institute. Columbia University, New York, USA. 09/10-07/13 PH.D. • Edward Hardness Eye Institute. Columbia University, New York, USA. 07/13- 09/14 Postdoctoral research fellow on genetic eye disease • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, USA. 03/18-07/20 Postdoctoral research fellow on retinal disease diagnose and data analysis with retinal angio-OCT Optometry School: • NOVA Southeastern university, Fort Lauderdale, USA. 07/24-11/24 Certifications/Awards: 2024 Cooper vision’s excellence in Contact lens Award 2024 Pediatric and Binocular vision clinical excellence Award 2024 Pass with honor of all four externship rotation 2024 Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2023 Broward County Optometric Association Nova grant winner 2023 American Academy of Optometry: Elmer H Eger Student Travel Fellowship 2023 Cooper vision 3rd year student contact lens scholarship 2021-2023 Beta sigma kappa international optometric honor society membership 2020 American Association of Ophthalmology travel grant 2017 Tianjin innovative young scientist award 2016 China genetic consultation licensed 2016 Chinese National Medical Science the Third Prize 2015 The first prize of Research Paper presenting at Tianjin Medical University 2013 The second scholarship of Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital 2012 Certified basic science training in Columbia University 2011 The third Prize of thesis contest--The fourth annual forum of graduate and medical doctor academic meeting in Tianjin and coastal area. 2009 The second Prize of post-graduate thesis contest. Shanxi Medical University Hobbies/Interests: • Spend time with family • Swimming, hiking, dancing and cook

Undergraduate Education: George Mason University; Optometry School: Inter American University of Puerto Rico; Professional Achievements/Associations: Member of American Optometry Association, Awarded Best of Arlington Magazine 2018; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care and Contact Lenses; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping patients to see better, knowing that each day will bring a new challenge. How are you helping patients live their best lives?: Giving them my 100% attention. 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? See better. Live better! Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and travelling

Undergraduate Education: Murray State University Optometry School: Kentucky College of Optometry Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy playing basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. I also love going to the beach, listening to music, and adding to my sneaker collection.