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Alabama

Bessemer, AL CBOC

(VISN: 7 station: 521GG) 975 9th Avenue SW, Suite 400 Bessemer, AL 35220	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Merin A. Graves
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (205)428-3495 x 7955 Fax: (205)428-9240 Email: merin.gravesva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Nicole Guyette
Job Title: Staff optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS Full-time Phone: 205-428-3495 x 7935 205-933-8101 x 1193 Fax: 205-212-3104 Email: Nicole.Guyette2va.gov	Faculty: UABSO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Paul Schifanella
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (205) 428-3495 Fax: (205) 428-9240 Email: paul.schifanellava.gov	Faculty: UABSO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Birmingham VAMC

(VISN: 7 station: 521) Optometry (112C) 700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233	Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Bethany Martinez, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UABSO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Megan Mills, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UABSO	4	12 weeks	12

Dr. John A. Essinger
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Part-time (5hr/wk) Phone: (205) 933-8101 x 3265 Email: john.essingerva.gov	Faculty: UAB (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. James D. Fisk
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, PhD Part-time (0.75) Phone: 205-933-8101 x 3257 Email: james.fiskva.gov	Faculty: UABSO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AOA
ACMO certified Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Merin A. Graves
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (205)428-3495 x 7955 Fax: (205)428-9240 Email: merin.gravesva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Nicole Guyette
Job Title: Staff optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS Full-time Phone: 205-428-3495 x 7935 205-933-8101 x 1193 Fax: 205-212-3104 Email: Nicole.Guyette2va.gov	Faculty: UABSO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Oakley W. Hayes
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Email: Oakley.Hayesva.gov	Faculty: UAB (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Thomas Keith
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS Full-time Phone: (205)933-8101 Email: Thomas.Keithva.gov	Faculty: UAB (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Fellowship Trained: Visual Impairment and Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Bethany S. Martinez
Job Title: Director Low Vision Optometry Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (205) 933-8101 x 5105 Fax: (205) 588-7060 Email: bethany.martinezva.gov	Faculty: UABSO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Fellowship Trained: Visual Impairment and Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Megan C. Mills
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (205) 933-8101 x 3271 Email: megan.mills2va.gov	Faculty: UABSO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Elizabeth C. Perkins
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (205) 933-8101 x 3241 Fax: (205) 212-3104 Email: elizabeth.perkins2va.gov	Faculty: UABSO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Gurjit Singh
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: gurjit.singhva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Research: Co-principal Investigator

Dr. Lindsay Snow
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, BSN Contract Phone: 205-933-8101 Fax: 205-939-2177 Email: Lindsay.Snow1va.gov National Optometric Association (NOA)	Member: AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Marsha S. Snow
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (205) 933-8101 x 3253 Fax: (205) 212-3104 Email: marsha.snowva.gov	Faculty: UABSO (Adjunct associate professor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Eric Tidmore
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Phone: 205-933-8101 x 5123 Email: eric.tidmoreva.gov	Member: NAVAO

Guntersville CBOC

(VISN: 7 station: ) 101 Judy Smith Dr. Guntersville, AL 35976

Dr. Jennifer Alverson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time .5 FTEE Phone: 256-582-4033 Fax: 205-212-3104 Email: jennifer.alversonva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Huntsville CBOC

VA Birmingham Healthcare System (VISN: 7 station: 521GA) VA CBOC 500 Markaview Road NW Huntsville, AL 35805	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Nicole, Tucker, OD, Stephen Boyer, OD, Michael Brown OD and Gurjit Singh, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UAB	0-1	12 weeks	0-4

Dr. Lauren Boudousquie
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 256-533-84774 x 12063 Email: lauren.boudousquieva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry)

Dr. Stephen P. Boyer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (205) 933-8101 x 7471 Fax: (256) 534-1580 Email: stephen.boyerva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) UAB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: National Optometry VISN Consultant Member Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Michael Dwayne Brown
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (256) 535-3100 x 6 Fax: (256) 534-1580 Email: michael.browndva.gov	Faculty: UAB (Clinical associate professor) Dept of Family Med UA School of Medicine (Instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO

Montgomery Campus VAMC

Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (VISN: 7 station: 619) Eye Clinic 8105 Veterans Way Montgomery, AL 36117	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Stephen Bordlee, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UAB	1	12 weeks	3

Dr. Jacqueline Balderas
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 334-502-7884 Email: Jacqueline.Balderasva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Johnny Bannister
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BS, BA, MA, OD Full-time Phone: (334) 272-4670 x 4337 Fax: (334) 273-6254 Email: johnny.bannisterva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) UAB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA

Dr. Stephen J. Bordlee
Job Title: Director of CA VHCS Optometry Externship Programs Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (334) 272-4670 x 4800 Fax: (334) 273-6254 Email: stephen.bordleeva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) UABSO (Adjunct clinical faculty)
Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Tuscaloosa VAMC

(VISN: 7 station: 679) Optometry (123) 3701 East Loop Road Tuscaloosa, AL 35404	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Lisa Schifanella, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UABSO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Ellen Prewitt, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UABSO	3	12 weeks	9
ICO	0-1	12 weeks	0-4

Dr. Ellen Prewitt
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (205) 554-2847 Fax: (205)554-4628 Email: ellen.prewittva.gov	Faculty: UABSO (Adjunct associate professor) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Lisa Land Schifanella
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Residency Supervisor Degree(s): OD, MS Phone: 205-554-3740 205-554-2847 Email: Lisa.Schifanellava.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct associate professor) UABSO (Adjunct associate professor) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Nathan Allen Whitaker
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (205) 554-2847 Fax: (205) 554-4628 Email: nathan.whitakerva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct associate professor) UAB (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA

Tuskegee CAVHCS East Campus

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (VISN: 7 station: 619A4) Eye Clinic (3-230) 2400 Hospital Road Tuskegee, AL 36083

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Stephen Bordlee, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UAB	1	12 weeks	3

Dr. Stephen J. Bordlee
Job Title: Director of CA VHCS Optometry Externship Programs Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (334) 272-4670 x 4800 Fax: (334) 273-6254 Email: stephen.bordleeva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) UABSO (Adjunct clinical faculty)
Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Mark Patrick McGuire
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (334) 727-0550 x 3346 Fax: (334) 725-2549 Email: mark.mcguireva.gov	Member: AFOS AMSUS AOA APHA NAVAO

Dr. Jordan Rockwell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (334) 727-0550 x 3346 Email: jordan.rockwellva.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

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Alaska

Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson

(VISN: 20 station: ) 1201 N Muldoon Rd Anchorage, AK 99504

Dr. Marcy O'Neil
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MHA Full-time Phone: 907-580-2020 907-580-1162 Email: marcy.oneil2va.gov	Member: NAVAO

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Arizona

Casa Grande Community Based Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 18 station: 678) 1876 East Sabin Drive Building A Casa Grande, AZ 85222	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Matthew Rhodes, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	2	10 weeks	10

Dr. Matthew Alan Rhodes
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (520) 792-1450 x 3741 Fax: (520) 876-5794 Email: matthew.rhodesva.gov	Faculty: UCB (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA NAVAO AAO Fellow AFOS
Fellowship Trained: TBI/Polytrauma Clinical Optometry Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Northwest Tucson VA CBOC

(VISN: 18 station: 678GF) 2945 W. Ina Road (Mail Code 0-002A6) Tucson, AZ 85741

Student Program:

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SCCO MBKU	1	12 weeks	4
SUNY	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Renee Doss
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (520) 219-2418 x 3336 Fax: (520) 219-2332 Email: renee.dossva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Phoenix - Carl Hayden VAMC

(VISN: 18 station: 644) 650 E. Indian School Rd. (112C) Phoenix, AZ 85012	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: William D. Gitchell, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
AZCOPT	2	12 weeks	6

Dr. William D. Gitchell
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 602-277-5551 x 2858 Fax: 602-222-6535 Email: WILLIAM.GITCHELLVA.GOV	Member: AOA

Southeast Tucson CBOC

(VISN: 18 station: ) 7395 S Houghton Road Suite 129 Tucson, AZ 85747

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jason R. Powell, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SCCO MBKU	2	12 weeks	8

Dr. Amanda Mendez Roberts
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (520) 664-1831 x 3428 Email: amanda.mendezrobertsva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Jason R. Powell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (520) 664-1831 Fax: (520) 664-1842 Email: jason.powell1va.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry) ACMO certified

Thunderbird VA clinic

VA Phoenix Health Care (VISN: 22 station: ) 9424 North 25th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85021	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: William Gitchell, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Midwestern Arizona

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: William Gitchell, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Midwestern Arizona	4	12 weeks	16

Dr. Alex Smith
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 602-633-6900 Email: alex.smith3va.gov	Faculty: Midwestern Arizona (Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Specialty Contact Lens)

Tucson VAMC

Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (VISN: 18 station: 678) Optometry (11-112A) SWBRC(3-124) 3601 S. 6th Avenue Tucson, AZ 85723	Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Polytrauma Rehabilitation Network Site Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Danielle Weiler, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCCO MBKU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Carla Engelke, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
AZCOPT	2	12 weeks	8
SCCO MBKU	4	12 weeks	16
OSU	2	16 weeks	6

Dr. Carla Engelke
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (520) 792-1450 x 5419 Fax: (520) 838-5636 Email: carla.engelkeva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant clinical professor) TOSU (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Amy Lyn Grimes
Job Title: Program Director Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (520) 792-1450 x 2955 Fax: (520) 838-3656 Email: amy.grimesva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Alyon J. Marion
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (520) 792-1450 x 2954 Fax: (520) 838-3656 Email: alyon.wasikva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant professor) TOSU (Adjunct assistant professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Optometry VISN Mentor Research: Other

Dr. Amanda Mendez Roberts
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (520) 664-1831 x 3428 Email: amanda.mendezrobertsva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Sean P. Rowan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: sean.rowanva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Huey-Fen Song
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (5/8 FTEE) Phone: (520) 792-1450 x 6551 Fax: (520) 629-4712 Email: huey-fen.songva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Danielle L. Weiler
Job Title: Residency Coordinator Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (520) 792-1450 x 5419 (520) 459-3654 Fax: (520) 838-3656 Email: danielle.weilerva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct associate clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) OSU College of Optometry (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified Research: Principal Investigator

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Arkansas

Central Arkansas VA - McClellan

(VISN: 16 station: 598) Eye Clinic 112LR 4300 West Seventh Street Little Rock, AR 72205	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Tina Porzukowiak
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 501-257-2022 Email: tina.porzukowiakva.gov	Member: AAO Diplomate Primary Care AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Central Arkansas VA - Towbin

(VISN: 16 station: 598) 2200 Fort Roots Drive North Little Rock, AR 72114	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Timothy E. Elcyzyn
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (501) 554-9065 Email: timothy.elcyzynva.gov	Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: VISN

Dr. Tina Porzukowiak
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 501-257-2022 Email: tina.porzukowiakva.gov	Member: AAO Diplomate Primary Care AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Shannon R. Stone
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (501) 257-3395 (501) 257-3396 Fax: (501) 257-3398 Email: shannon.stoneva.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO

Conway VA CBOC

(VISN: 16 station: 598) 1520 E. Dave Ward Drive Conway, AR 72032

Dr. Kelsey B. Livengood
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: (501) 548-0593 Fax: (501) 548-0678 Email: kelsey.livengoodva.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Beatrice Reed
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 501-548-0500 Email: beatrice.reedva.gov

Fayetteville AR VAMC

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VISN: 16 station: 564) Eye Clinic 1100 N. College Fayetteville, AR 72703	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Emily Peterson, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NSUCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Emily Peterson, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UMSL	1	16 weeks	2-3
Kentucky College of Optometry	1	14 weeks	2-3

Dr. Marcus Cooke
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (479) 444-5093 Fax: (479) 587-6105 Email: marcus.cookeva.gov	Faculty: NSUCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Allicia K. Kelly
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (479) 444-5093 Fax: (479) 587-6105 Email: allicia.kellyva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Kylie Nelson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 417-891-4800 x 54517 Fax: 417-891-4922 Email: kylie.nelsonva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Kathryn Schmandt
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 479-444-5093 x 65662 Email: kathryn.schmandtva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Derek Urban
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (479) 443-4301 x 5771 Fax: (479) 587-6105 Email: derek.urbanva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

North Little Rock - Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (VISN: 16 station: 598A0) Eye clinic (112EY/NLR) 2200 Fort Roots Dr. North Little Rock, AR 72114

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Isaih Choy, OD, Stephanie Quiroz, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	4
AZCOPT	1	12 weeks	3
SCO	1	16 weeks	6
University of Houston School of Optometry	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Isaiah Choy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 901-523-8990 x 72108 Email: Isaiah.Choyva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jonathan Goodwin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 501-257-2276 Fax: 501-257-2022 Email: jonathan.goodwinva.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Frederick L. Hammond
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (501) 257-2277 Fax: (501) 257-2022 Email: frederick.hammondva.gov	Member: AOA

Dr. Zakiya Nicks
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (501) 257-2277 Email: zakiya.nicksva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

North Little Rock Teleretinal Reading Center

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (VISN: 16 station: ) 2200 Fort Roots Dr. (16L/NLR) North Little Rock, AR 72114

Dr. Karla A. Hefty
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (501) 658-4571 Email: karla.heftyva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

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California

Bakersfield VA CBOC

Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VISN: 22 station: ) Optometry 1801 Westwind Drive Bakersfield, CA 93301

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Anh-Tuan H. Nguyen, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SCCO MBKU	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Anh-Tuan Hoang Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (661) 632-1840 Fax: (661) 632-1830 Email: anh-tuan.nguyenva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO

Chula Vista VA CBOC (South Bay)

VA San Diego Healthcare System (VISN: 22 station: 664GC) Optometry 835 Third Avenue, Suite B Chula Vista, CA 91910

Dr. Minna Huang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (619) 409-1600 (858) 552-8585 Fax: (619) 409-6030 (858) 642-3342 Email: minna.huangva.gov	Member: NAVAO AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Fresno VA Medical Center/Central CA HCS

Central California Health Care System (VISN: 21 station: 570) Optometry Section (112-Opt) 2615 E. Clinton Avenue Fresno, CA 93703	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Deana Lum, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UCB

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Claire Henry, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	2	10 weeks	10
NECO	1	12 weeks	4
PUCO	2	12 weeks	8
Western University	1	12 weeks	4
MCPHS	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Drew Aldrich
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 559-225-6100 x 3217 Email: drew.aldrichva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) PUCO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Justin Duong-Mac
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: justin.duong-macva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jessica Gee
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 559-225-6100 x 5101 Email: jessica.geeva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Deana E. Lum
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (599) 225-6100 x 5101 Fax: (559) 228-5309 Email: deana.lum2va.gov Pager: (559)771-3629	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) UCB (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Natalie Ramirez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 559-225-6100 x 5366 Email: Natalie.Ramirez5va.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) PUCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jasmine Welch
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time jasmine.welchva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Kearny Mesa VA CBOC

VA San Diego Healthcare System (VISN: 22 station: 664BY) Eye Clinic (112G KM) 8875 Aero Drive San Diego, CA 92123	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Katherine Wang, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCCO MBKU

Dr. Michael An-Hsing Huang
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): MS, OD Full-time Phone: (858) 552-8585 x 6753 (619) 400-5260 Fax: (858) 642-3342 (619) 400-5263 Email: michael.huangva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct assistant professor) Univ of California San Diego School of Medicine (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Susie L. Lim
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 619-400-5262 Fax: 619-400-5263 Email: susie.limva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Therese Anne Vy-Phuc T. Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Fulll-time Phone: (858) 552-8585 x 2534 Email: thereseanne.nguyenva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Erin F. Swift
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (858) 552-8585 x 2205 Email: erin.swiftva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Monica Vu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Phone: 760-643-2000 Email: monica.vuva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Cathy Zou
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 760-643-4552 Email: cathy.zouva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Livermore VA Division

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VISN: 21 station: 640A4) Eye Clinic 4951 Arroyo Road Opt 118 Livermore, CA 94550	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jessica Gee, OD; Chelsia Park, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	1	10 weeks	5
ICO	1	12 weeks	5

Dr. Marge Geronimo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (M @ PAD, T @ LIV) Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 64377 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: marge.geronimova.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Tarah Lee
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (925) 373-4700 Email: Tarah.leeva.gov	Faculty: Berkeley (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Joanna Leong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.58 FTEE) Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 62026 Email: joanna.leongva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Clinical preceptor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Tran H. Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 66717 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: tran.nguyenva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Jeremy Walz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 67277 Email: jeremy.walzva.gov	Member: AOA
Fellowship Trained: TBI/Polytrauma Clinical Optometry Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Tracy Wang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD 0.8 FTEE Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 66717 Email: tracy.wang1va.gov	Faculty: UCB (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. David Yang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, FAAO Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 62026 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: david.yangva.gov	Faculty: UCB (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow ACOE AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Hospital-Based Optometry) ACMO certified

Loma Linda - Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VAMC

(VISN: 22 station: 605) Eye Clinic (112F) 11201 Benton St. Loma Linda, CA 92357

Dr. Reema Chokshi
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (909) 825-7084 x 5324 Fax: (909) 583-6719 Email: reema.chokshi2va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: VISN

Dr. Richard J. Kamiyama
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Fee-basis Phone: (909) 422-3076 x 3015 (800) 422-3076 x 3015 Fax: (909) 777-3291 Email: richard.kamiyamava.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Amy M Miller
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Full-time Phone: 800-741-8387 x 2113 Fax: 909-777-3291 Email: amy.miller2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Dana Rawlings
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (4 days/week) Phone: (800) 741-8387 x 6015 Fax: (909) 583-6719 Email: dana.rawlingsva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA ARVO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease)

Long Beach VA Healthcare System

(VISN: 22 station: 600) 5901 E. 7th Street (OPT 154) Long Beach, CA 90822	Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Edward Chu, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCCO MBKU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Kevin Yuan, OD, Edward Chu, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Berkeley	2	10 weeks	10
SCCO MBKU	2	12 weeks	8
NECO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Edward Chu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 562-826-8000 x 6590 Email: edward.chuva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Adjunct faculty) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Julie Furness
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 562-826-8000 x 6590 Email: julie.furness1va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Paula Matsuno
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 526-826-8000 x 6950 Email: paula.matsunova.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry) ACMO certified

Dr. Rachel A Moy (Young)
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (844) 808-2020 Email: Rachel.moyva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jessica Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 562-826-8000 x 6590 Email: jessica.nguyen5va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Catherine Tran
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 844-808-2020 Fax: 562-826-5063 Email: Catherine.Tranva.gov	Member: AFOS ARVO NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Suzanne M. Wickum
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (562)826-8000 x 6590 Fax: (562)826-5063 Email: suzanne.wickumva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Pediatric Optometry)

Dr. Kevin Yuan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (562) 826-8000 x 6590 Email: kevin.yuan2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center

Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS) (VISN: 22 station: 691GE) Optometry (112-C) 351 E. Temple Street Los Angeles, CA 90012	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Diana Wu, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCCO MBKU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Diana Wu, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	1	10 weeks	5
SCCO MBKU	3	12 weeks	12

Dr. Chang H. Kim
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (213) 253-2677 x 4624 Fax: (213) 253-5123 Email: chang.kimva.gov Pager: (310) 362-0179 55567	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease)

Dr. Kelly Leong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 213-253-2677 x 24622 Fax: 213-253-5123 Email: Kelly.Leongva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Diana Wu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MPA Full-time Phone: (213) 253-2677 x 24611 Fax: (213) 253-5123 Email: diana.wuva.gov	Faculty: Marshall University School of Medicine (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Martinez VA

(VISN: 21 station: 612GF) Eye Clinic (112I) 150 Muir Road Martinez, CA 94553	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Rita Hannum
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (925) 372-2600 x 5954 Fax: (925) 372-2993 Email: rita.hannummed.va.gov	Faculty: UCB (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

McClellan Park VA Outpatient Clinic

Sacramento VAMC (VISN: 21 station: 612A4) 5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 98 McClellan Park, CA 95652

Dr. Lauren A. Choy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 916-561-7400 x 2001 Email: Lauren.choyva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Frederick M. Meyer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BS, OD Full-time Phone: (916) 561-7533 x 7534 (916) 561-7534 Email: frederick.meyermed.va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Merced CBOC

VA Central California Health Care System (VISN: 21 station: ) 340 E Yosemite Ave Merced, CA 95340

Dr. Rachel J. Choi
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 559-225-6100 Email: Rachel.choi1va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Pek (Lily) Lou
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (559) 225-6100 x 5101 Fax: (559) 241-3691 Email: pek.louva.gov Pager: (559) 771-1939
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Natalie Ramirez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 559-225-6100 x 5366 Email: Natalie.Ramirez5va.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) PUCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Oakhurst CBOC

(VISN: 21 station: ) 40597 Westlake Drive Oakhurst, CA 93644

Dr. Rachel J. Choi
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 559-225-6100 Email: Rachel.choi1va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Pek (Lily) Lou
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (559) 225-6100 x 5101 Fax: (559) 241-3691 Email: pek.louva.gov Pager: (559) 771-1939
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Oakland Outpatient Clinic

VA Northern California Health Care System (VISN: 21 station: 612BY) Eye Clinic (112I) 2221 Martin Luther King Jr Way Oakland, CA 94612

Dr. Tammy C. Hong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (Wed, Th) Phone: (510) 267-7873 Email: tammy.hongva.gov
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Pamela J. Tong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.4 Mon & Tues) Phone: (510) 267-7872 Email: tong.pamelava.gov

Oceanside VA Outpatient Clinic

VA San Diego Healthcare System (VISN: 22 station: 664GB) Optometry 118Y 1300 Rancho Del Oro Road Oceanside, CA 92056

Dr. Monica Vu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Phone: 760-643-2000 Email: monica.vuva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Katherine (Kathy) Li-Wei Wang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (760) 643-2089 Fax: (760) 643-4550 Email: katherine.wangva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Cathy Zou
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 760-643-4552 Email: cathy.zouva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Palo Alto VA Healthcare System

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VISN: 21 station: 640) Optometry (112/OPTOM) 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: David Yang, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UCB
Research Fellowship Training Program Fellowship Program Coordinator: Gregory Goodrich, PhD Number of 1st year fellows/year: 1 Number of 2nd year fellows/year: 1 Fellowship training areas: Dual Sensory Impairment, Gerontology, Rehabilitation Research and Development, Telemedicine, Visual Impairment and Low Vision Rehabilitation Affiliated Institution: UCB

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Katherine Portugal, OD, Tracy Wang, OD & Tran Nguyen, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	1	10 weeks	5
SUNY	1	12 weeks	4
SCCO MBKU	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Heidi Flyg
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 69906 Fax: (650) 496-2529 Email: heidi.flygva.gov
Fellowship Trained: Visual Impairment and Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Marge Geronimo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (M @ PAD, T @ LIV) Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 64377 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: marge.geronimova.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. David Hicks
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (408) 363-3000 x 72023 Fax: (408) 363-3049 Email: david.hicks6va.gov	Faculty: UCB (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Residency Mentor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Shanida P. Ingalla
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 62020 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: shanida.ingallava.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Tarah Lee
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (925) 373-4700 Email: Tarah.leeva.gov	Faculty: Berkeley (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Kristi Lew
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 650-493-5000 x 62020 Email: Kristi.Lewva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Andrew J. Mangum
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 408-363-3000 x 72020 Fax: 408-363-3049 Email: andrew.mangumva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Tran H. Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 66717 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: tran.nguyenva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Katherine Portugal
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (Mon.-Th. and every Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 62026 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: katherine.portugalva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Lee Vien
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 62026 (650) 493-5000 x 43659 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: lee.vienva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Jeremy Walz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 67277 Email: jeremy.walzva.gov	Member: AOA
Fellowship Trained: TBI/Polytrauma Clinical Optometry Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Tracy Wang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD 0.8 FTEE Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 66717 Email: tracy.wang1va.gov	Faculty: UCB (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. David Yang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, FAAO Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 62026 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: david.yangva.gov	Faculty: UCB (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow ACOE AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Hospital-Based Optometry) ACMO certified

Redding VA

(VISN: 21 station: ) Eye Clinic 351 Hartnell Ave. Redding, CA 96002

Dr. William H. Howell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (530) 226-7639 Email: william.howell2med.va.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Sacramento VAMC

(VISN: 21 station: 612A4) Optometry (MAT 112/I) 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655-1200

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Wesley Ota, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	2	10 weeks	8

Dr. Wesley T. Ota
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (916) 366-5466 Fax: (916) 364-0187 Email: wesley.otava.gov	Faculty: UCB (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA

Dr. Gina G. Wong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (3d/w) Phone: (916) 366-5463 (916) 843-7287 Fax: (916) 364-0187 Email: gina.wongva.gov Pager: (832) 843-7287	Member: NAVAO

San Diego VAMC Jennifer Moreno

VA San Diego Healthcare System (VISN: 22 station: 664) Eye Clinic (112G) 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Katherine Wang, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCCO MBKU

Dr. Michael An-Hsing Huang
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): MS, OD Full-time Phone: (858) 552-8585 x 6753 (619) 400-5260 Fax: (858) 642-3342 (619) 400-5263 Email: michael.huangva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct assistant professor) Univ of California San Diego School of Medicine (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Minna Huang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (619) 409-1600 (858) 552-8585 Fax: (619) 409-6030 (858) 642-3342 Email: minna.huangva.gov	Member: NAVAO AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Christina Lim
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Email: christina.limva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Susie L. Lim
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 619-400-5262 Fax: 619-400-5263 Email: susie.limva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Therese Anne Vy-Phuc T. Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Fulll-time Phone: (858) 552-8585 x 2534 Email: thereseanne.nguyenva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Erin F. Swift
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (858) 552-8585 x 2205 Email: erin.swiftva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Kelly Tran
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Phone: 858-552-8585 x 6743 Email: kelly.tran8va.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Monica Vu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Phone: 760-643-2000 Email: monica.vuva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Denise Wong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (858) 552-8585 x 6743 Email: denise.wongva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Cathy Zou
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 760-643-4552 Email: cathy.zouva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

San Francisco VAMC

(VISN: 21 station: 662) Eye Clinic (112A) 4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Andrew Mick, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UCB

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Heather Jones, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	2	10 weeks	10

Dr. Bernard J. Dolan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist / residency coordinator Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (415) 221-4810 x 2683 Fax: (415) 750-2181 Email: bernard.dolanva.gov	Faculty: UCB (Clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry, Rehabilitative Optometry)

Dr. Heather N Jones
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (415) 221-4810 x 3351 Fax: (415) 750-2181 Email: heather.jones3va.gov	Faculty: UCB (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Andrew Mick
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (415) 221-4810 x 4606 Fax: (415) 750-2181 Email: andrew.mickmed.va.gov Pager: (415) 708-9442	Faculty: UCB (Clinical assistant professor) UCSF Department of Ophthalmology (Lecturer) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility Research: Co-principal Investigator

San Jose VA Clinic

(VISN: 21 station: 640BY) Optometry (112) 80 Great Oaks Blvd. San Jose, CA 95119	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Blind Rehabilitation Center

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: David, Hicks, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	2	10 weeks	10
Salus University	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. David Hicks
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (408) 363-3000 x 72023 Fax: (408) 363-3049 Email: david.hicks6va.gov	Faculty: UCB (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Residency Mentor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Zibya Karolia

Dr. Andrew J. Mangum
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 408-363-3000 x 72020 Fax: 408-363-3049 Email: andrew.mangumva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Tran H. Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 66717 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: tran.nguyenva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Jon Wada
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (2 days) Phone: (408) 363-3000 x 72023 Fax: (408) 363-3049 Email: jon.wadava.gov Pager: (408) 231-1511	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct clinical faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Tracy Wang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD 0.8 FTEE Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 66717 Email: tracy.wang1va.gov	Faculty: UCB (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

Santa Ana CBOC

(VISN: 22 station: ) 1806 Brookhollow Dr. Suite 118 Santa Ana, CA 92705	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Sally Dang, OD and Edward Chu, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCCO MBKU

Dr. Edward Chu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 562-826-8000 x 6590 Email: edward.chuva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Adjunct faculty) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Julie Furness
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 562-826-8000 x 6590 Email: julie.furness1va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Jessica Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 562-826-8000 x 6590 Email: jessica.nguyen5va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Catherine Tran
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 844-808-2020 Fax: 562-826-5063 Email: Catherine.Tranva.gov	Member: AFOS ARVO NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Kevin Yuan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (562) 826-8000 x 6590 Email: kevin.yuan2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Santa Rosa VA

(VISN: 22 station: ) 3841 Brickway Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Dr. Raymond Y Chew
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 707-569-2300 Fax: 707-569-2473 Email: Raymond.chewva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Juliane Flettner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (707) 569-2300 Fax: (707) 569-2383 Email: juliane.flettnerva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Barnie Y Lim
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 707-569-2337 Fax: 707-569-2383 Email: barnie.lim2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Charlie Ngo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Email: charlie.ngova.gov	Faculty: Berkeley (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center and Nursing Home

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VISN: 22 station: 691A4) Optometry (112E) 16111 Plummer St. Sepulveda, CA 91343	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Steven Ferrucci, OD and Brenda Yeh, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCCO MBKU

Dr. Steven Ferrucci
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (818) 891-7711 x 7744 Fax: (818) 895-9597 Email: steven.ferrucciva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Assoc professor) Member: NAVAO AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Brenda S Yeh
Job Title: Assistant Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 818-891-7711 x 32358 Email: brenda.yehva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry) ACMO certified

Ukiah CBOC

(VISN: 21 station: ) 630 Kings Court Ukiah, CA 95482

Dr. Marilyn K. Gilbreath
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5FTEE) Phone: (707) 468-7759 Fax: (707) 468-7744 Email: marilyn.gilbreathva.gov	Member: AAO Diplomate Low Vision AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Bruce Moen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (707) 468-7759 Fax: (707) 468-7747 Email: bruce.moenva.gov	Member: AOA

VA Monterey Outpatient Clinic

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VISN: 21 station: ) 201 9th St Marina, CA 93933

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Randall McPherran OD & Megan Carter, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	1	10 weeks	5
Western University	2	12 weeks	8

Dr. Tran H. Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 66717 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: tran.nguyenva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Kimberly Pham
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): O.D. Full-time Phone: (831) 883-3800 x 43844 Email: Kimberly.Pham3va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Lee Vien
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 62026 (650) 493-5000 x 43659 Fax: (650) 849-0145 Email: lee.vienva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Jeremy Walz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 67277 Email: jeremy.walzva.gov	Member: AOA
Fellowship Trained: TBI/Polytrauma Clinical Optometry Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Tracy Wang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD 0.8 FTEE Phone: (650) 493-5000 x 66717 Email: tracy.wang1va.gov	Faculty: UCB (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

VISN 22 HQ

(VISN: 22 station: 600) 5901 E. 7th. St. Long Beach, CA 90822

Dr. Anthony DeWilde
Job Title: TeleEye Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (816) 861-4700 x 57411 Fax: (816) 332-3526 Email: anthony.dewildeva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility, VISN

West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center

Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS) (VISN: 22 station: 691) Optometry Dept. (123) / Eye Care Center, Bldg. 304 11301 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90073	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry Residency Coordinator: Pauline F. Ilsen, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCCO MBKU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Pauline F. Ilsen, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SCCO MBKU	2	12 weeks	16

Dr. Pauline F. Ilsen
Job Title: Associate Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (310) 478-3711 x 42356 Fax: (310) 268-3780 Email: pauline.ilsenva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Assoc professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry) ACMO certified Optometry VISN Mentor Optometry VISN Consultant Member

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Colorado

Colorado Springs VA Out Patient Clinic

(VISN: 19 station: ) 3141 Centennial Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Dustin Anderson, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Western University	2	12 weeks	8

Dr. Jennifer Jo Henry
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (719) 227-4020 Email: jennifer.henry4va.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Denver VAMC Jewell Clinic

(VISN: 19 station: 554) 14400 E. Jewell Avenue Aurora, CO 80012

Dr. Shannon Kessler
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (303) 399-8020 x 6407 Fax: (303) 751-0171 Email: shannon.kesslerva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant professor) Western University (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Optometry VISN Consultant Member

Loveland Community Outpatient Clinic

Cheyenne VA Medical Center (VISN: 19 station: 442) 5200 Hahns Peak Drive Loveland, CO 80538

Dr. Kelsey Haugen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 307-778-7550 x 7762 Email: Kelsey.haugenva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

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Connecticut

John J. McGuirk VA

(VISN: 1 station: ) 6 Shaw's Cove Suite 104 New London, CT 06320

Dr. Vincent Andrew Thoren
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MPH Full-time Phone: 860-437-3611 x 18919 Fax: 860-437-1801 Email: vincent.thorenva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Attending) Member: CAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Newington Campus

VA Connecticut Health Care System (VISN: 1 station: 689A4) Optometry Section (182) 555 Willard Ave. Newington, CT 06111	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Nichole Roy, OD and Michael Kelleman, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Richard Sui, OD, Michael Kelleman OD, David Imondi OD, Nicole Roy, OD, Sharon Bisighni, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SUNY	0-1	10 weeks	1-2
NECO	2	12 weeks	8
ICO	2	12 weeks	1-4
Western University	2	12 weeks	8
Salus University	1-2	12 weeks	2-4

Dr. Sharon Bisighini
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (860) 667-6742 Fax: (860) 667-6833 Email: sharon.bisighiniva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Christine Burke
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (203) 932-5711 x 2760 Fax: (203) 937-4739 Email: christine.burke2va.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA

Dr. Cheryl B. Haskes
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.8 FTEE) Phone: (860) 667-6742 (203) 932-5711 x 2760 Fax: (860) 667-6833 Email: cheryl.haskesva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. David Imondi
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (860) 667-6742 Fax: (860) 667-6833 Email: david.imondiva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Joseph Petitti
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (5hrs/week) Phone: (860) 667-6742 Fax: (860) 667-6833 Email: joseph.petittiva.gov	Member: AOA

Dr. Michael D. Rickels
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (860) 667-6742 Email: michael.rickelsva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Julie Sheen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (510) 585-5164 Email: julie.sheenva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Richard Sui
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (860) 667-6742 Fax: (860) 667-6833 Email: richard.suiva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

West Haven Campus - Primary Care

VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VISN: 1 station: 689) Eye Clinic (112D) 950 Campbell Ave. West Haven, CT 06516	Blind Rehabilitation Center Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Nancy Shenouda-Awad, OD and Theresa Zerilli, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jordan Zinn, OD & Shannon Santapaola, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SUNY	1	12 weeks	4
Salus University	1	12 weeks	4
NECO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Sharon Bisighini
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (860) 667-6742 Fax: (860) 667-6833 Email: sharon.bisighiniva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Christine Burke
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (203) 932-5711 x 2760 Fax: (203) 937-4739 Email: christine.burke2va.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA

Dr. Stacy Byron
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 203-932-5711 Email: stacy.byronva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty)

Dr. Melissa Cuan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (203) 932-5711 x 2759 Fax: (203) 937-3485 Email: melissa.cuanva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) SUNY (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jonathan R. Hamilton
Job Title: Director of Inpatient Low Vision Optometry, Low Vision Externship Coordinator Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (203) 932-5711 x 4106 Fax: (203) 937-3833 Email: jonathan.hamiltonva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Charles Haskes
Job Title: Assistant Chief Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (203) 932-5711 x 2758 (203) 932-5711 x 2760 Fax: (203) 937-3845 Email: charles.haskesva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct associate clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Cheryl B. Haskes
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.8 FTEE) Phone: (860) 667-6742 (203) 932-5711 x 2760 Fax: (860) 667-6833 Email: cheryl.haskesva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Tam Nguyen
Job Title: Attending/Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (203) 932-5711 x 4554 (203) 932-5711 x 2760 Fax: (203) 937-3845 Email: tam.nguyen5va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Nancy Shenouda-Awad
Job Title: Attending Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (203) 932-5711 x 2760 Fax: (203) 937-4985 Email: nancy.shenouda-awadva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Zachary Tlumak
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 203-932-5711 x 2760 Fax: 203-937-3485 Email: zachary.tlumakva.gov	Member: AOA

Dr. Theresa Zerilli
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (845) 306-8389 Fax: (203) 937-4739 Email: theresa.zerilliva.gov Pager: (845) 300-2604	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO

Dr. Jordan Zinn
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (646) 284-8591 Fax: (203) 937-4739 Email: jordan.zinnva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

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Delaware

Wilmington VAMC

(VISN: 4 station: 460) 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Rajni K. Acharya, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Salus University

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Emily Carr, OD, Mira Aumiller, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	2	3/6 months	4
NOVA	1	3/6 months	2-4
NECO	1	3/6 months	1-4
SUNY	1	12 weeks	1-4
ICO	1	12 weeks	1-4

Dr. Rajni K Acharya
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,MBS Full Type Phone: 302-994-2511 Fax: 302-633-5358 Email: rajni.acharyava.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) ICO (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Mira Silbert Aumiller
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (800) 461-8262 x 5289 Fax: (302) 633-5358 Email: mira.aumillerva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) SUNY (Adjunct associate clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) NOVA (Adjunct clinical faculty) Salus University (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Emily Carr
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,FAAO Full-time Phone: 302-994-2511 x 4199 Fax: 302-633-5358 Email: emily.carrva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Amanda A Dori
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 302-994-2511 x 2812 Fax: 302-633-5358 Email: amanda.doriva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Robert S. Duszak
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD, FAAO Full-time Phone: 302-994-2511 x 4014 Fax: 302-633-5358 Email: robert.duszakva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Jason Rinehart
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (302) 994-2511 x 4014 Fax: (302) 633-5358 Email: jason.rinehartva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Lisa Stottlemyer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (302) 994-2511 x 4014 (800) 461-8262 Fax: (302) 633-5358 Email: lisa.stottlemyerva.gov Pager: (302) 433-4429	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct associate professor) NOVA (Adjunct clinical instructor) SUNY (Adjunct clinical instructor) ICO (Adjunct clinical preceptor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Kristina Treml
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 302-994-2511 x 2487 Email: Kristina.tremlva.gov
Residency Trained: VA

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District of Columbia

Washington DC VAMC

(VISN: 5 station: 688) 50 Irving Street #112, NW Washington, DC 20422	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Samuel S. Belkin
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (202) 745-8347 Fax: (202) 745-8116 Email: samuel.belkinva.gov	Faculty: Georgetown University Washington DC (Instructor)
Residency Trained: VA Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility, VISN, National Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Research: Principal Investigator

Dr. Angelina Bonner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 301-884-7102 Email: angelina.bonner2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Ellen Kwon
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (202) 745-8344 Email: ellen.kwonva.gov	Faculty: Georgetown University Medical School (Instructor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Kathryn Matherly
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 202-745-8000 Fax: 202-745-2418 Email: Kathryn.matherlyva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Kathryn Matherly OD
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 202-745-8000 Fax: 202-745-2418 Email: kathryn.matherlyva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Kathyrn Matherly OD
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 202-745-8000 Fax: 202-745-2418 Email: kathyrn.matherlyva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Gemini A. Singh
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (202) 745-8344 Fax: (202) 745-8116 Email: gemini.singhva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Research: Co-principal Investigator

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Florida

Bay Pines VAMC(CW Bill Young VAMC)

(VISN: 8 station: 516) PO Box 5005 Eye Clinic Bldg 106 1st Floor Bay Pines, FL 33744	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Candace Greenough, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NOVA

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Derek Richardson, OD(ICO) & Vanessa Santos-Nevarez(NECO, NOVA)

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Ronald B. Arenstein
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 239-652-1800 x 20737 Fax: 239-652-1929 Email: ronald.arensteinva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Dr. Candace Cordero
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (727) 398-6661 x 16604 Fax: (727) 399-3968 Email: Candace.corderova.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) Western University (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Paul J. Gruosso
Job Title: Low Vision Clinic Director, Student Extern Program Director Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: paul.gruossova.gov Pager: (727) 627-1128	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) NOVA (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Joseph A. Miller
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (727) 398-6661 x 5431 Email: joseph.miller3va.gov Pager: (727) 257-1368	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Vanessa Santos Nevarez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 727-398-6661 Fax: 727-399-3968 Email: Vanessa.santos-nevarezva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) NOVA (Adjunct clinical faculty) ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO POA FOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Derek A. Richardson
Job Title: Optometrist Degree(s): OD Contract Phone: 727-398-6661 x 10225 Email: derek.richardson5va.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Daniel Shea
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 727-398-6661 x 16604 Fax: 727-399-3968 Email: Daniel.Shea3va.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AFOS AOA FOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Bradenton VA CBOC

(VISN: 8 station: ) 5520 STATE ROAD 64, Suite 101 BRADENTON, FL 34208	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Katherine S. Dunatov, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NOVA

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Karen R. Reeves, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Western University	1	12 weeks	4
UABSO	1	16 weeks	1

Dr. Katherine S. Dunatov
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 941-721-0649 Fax: 941-749-3850 Email: katherine.dunatovva.gov	Faculty: Western University (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AFOS
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Elizabeth M. Garland
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (941) 721-0649 x 6862 Fax: (941) 721-6080 Email: elizabeth.garlandva.gov	Faculty: Western University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Karen Reeves
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 941-721-0649 Fax: 941-749-3850 Email: karen.reeves2va.gov	Faculty: Western University (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AFOS
Residency Trained: VA

Broward County VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 8 station: ) 9800 W Commercial Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Robert Sherrin
Phone: (305) 324-4455 Email: robert.sherrinva.gov

Fort Myers VA OPC

(VISN: 8 station: ) Eye clinic 3033 Winkler Ext. Fort Myers, FL 33916	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Susan H. Shin-Harris
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (239) 939-3939 x 6285 Fax: (239) 931-6136 Email: susan.shinva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Gainesville - Malcom Randall VAMC

(VISN: 8 station: 573) Optometry Clinic 5533 SW 64th Street Gainesville, FL 32608	Low Vision Clinic Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Susannah Marcus-Freeman, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NOVA

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Regina Portocarrero, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NOVA	2	12 weeks	1-8*
SCO	2	12 weeks	1-8*
IAUPR	1	12 weeks	1-4*
AZCOPT	1	12 weeks	1-4*
UIWRSO	1	12 weeks	1-4*

Dr. Kenneth Chung
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 352-271-5967 Email: Kenneth.Chungva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Susannah B. Marcus-Freeman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (33 hrs/week) Phone: (352) 271-5967 (352) 262-4360 Fax: (352) 271-5968 Email: susannah.marcusva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Eva Manousakis Page
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (352) 271-5967 Fax: (352) 271-5968 Email: eva.pageva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AFOS AOA

Dr. Mischelle L. Pearcy-Baluyot
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (352) 271-5967 x 4908 Fax: (352) 271-5968 Email: mischelle.pearcy-baluyotva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Dr. Regina L. Portocarrero
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Optometry Externship Coordinator Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (352) 271-6005 Fax: (352) 271-5968 Email: regina.portocarrerova.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. John Tierney
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (352) 271-6002 Fax: (352) 271-5968 Email: john.tierneyva.gov Member of the VA Optometry Professional Standards Board	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Optometry VISN Mentor Optometry VISN Consultant Member Research: Other

Dr. Anna Wong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MA Part-time (22 hours) Phone: (352) 376-1611 x 4908 Fax: (352) 271-4543 Email: anna.wongva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) ICO (Assoc professor) NOVA (Assoc professor) Member: AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care) Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility Optometry VISN Mentor

Homestead CBOC

(VISN: 8 station: ) 950 N. Krome Ave Homestead, FL 33030

Dr. Soraya Lopez-Milian
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 305-248-0874 x 12268 Email: Soraya.Lopez-Milianva.gov
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Shannon Ver Woert
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 305-248-0874 Email: shannon.verwoertva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Jacksonville VA

(VISN: 8 station: ) 1536 N. Jefferson St. Jacksonville, FL 32209	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Roxanne Senechal, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NOVA

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Rena Cappelli, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NOVA	2	12 weeks	8
UIWRSO	2	16 weeks	6

Dr. Rena Cappelli
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD, MPH Full-time Phone: 904-475-5876 Fax: 904-232-2381 Email: rena.cappelliva.gov	Faculty: Rosenberg School of Optometry (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
ACMO certified Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Tiffany Tucker
Job Title: Externship Director Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 904-475-6310 Fax: 904-232-2381 Email: tiffany.tucker2va.gov	Faculty: Rosenberg School of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
ACMO certified

Dr. Danielle Vance
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 904-475-6310 Fax: 904-232-2381 Email: danielle.vanceva.gov	Faculty: Rosenberg School of Optometry (Adjunct professor) Western University (Adjunct professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
ACMO certified

Lake City VAMC

(VISN: 8 station: 573A4) Optometry Clinic (112) 619 S. Marion Avenue Lake City, FL 32025	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Nirmani Karunathilake, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NOVA

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Carolyn Clark Huggett, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	4*
Salus University	1	12 weeks	4*
NECO	1	12 weeks	4*
AZCOPT	2	12 weeks	6*
UIWRSO	2	12 weeks	6*

Dr. Ansu Mariam Abraham
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 386-755-3016 Fax: 386-754-6423 Email: ansu.abrahmava.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Danielle Howard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 386-755-3016 Fax: 352-384-8109 Email: Danielle.Howard1va.gov	Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Amy Huddleston
Job Title: Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (386) 755-3016 (386) 365-1691 Email: amy.huddlestonva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Wendy M. McGonigal
Job Title: Associate Chief, Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (386) 755-3016 x 7500 (800) 308-8387 x 7500 Fax: (386) 755-3016 Email: wendy.mcgonigalva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical preceptor) TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Melissa R. Nichols
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (386) 755-3016 x 2373 Fax: (386) 754-6423 Email: melissa.nicholsva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease) Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Mischelle L. Pearcy-Baluyot
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (352) 271-5967 x 4908 Fax: (352) 271-5968 Email: mischelle.pearcy-baluyotva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Lee County VAHC

(VISN: 8 station: ) 2489 Diplomat Parkway East Cape Coral, FL 33909

Dr. L. Philip Baier
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (239) 652-1800 x 20734 Fax: (239) 652-1929 Email: louis.baierva.gov
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Bruce Barbon
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (239) 652-1800 Fax: (239) 652-1929 Email: bruce.barbonva.gov	Faculty: Western University (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Stephanie Cali
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): O.D. Full-time Phone: (239)652-1800 x 20740 Email: Stephanie.caliva.gov	Member: AOA

Miami VAMC

(VISN: 8 station: 546) Eye Clinic 112 1201 NW 16th Street Miami, FL 33125	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Kasey Zann, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NOVA

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: James Fabian, OD & Samantha Fernandez, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NOVA	1	12 weeks	4
UCB	2	9 weeks	10

Dr. James A. Fabian
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (305) 575-7000 x 6717 Email: james.fabianva.gov
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Samantha Fernandez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 305-575-7000 x 16131 Email: Samantha.Fernandezva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Molly O'Shaughnessey Johnson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (305) 575-7000 x 6247 Email: molly.johnson5va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Kasey Zann
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (305) 575-7000 x 3910 Email: kasey.zannva.gov	Faculty: UCB (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease)

New Port Richey VAOPC

(VISN: 8 station: 673BZ) 9912 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34654	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Laryn Adams
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (727) 863-1035 Fax: (727) 863-1027 Email: laryn.adamsva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Lindsey Hardy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, FAAO Full-time Phone: 502-287-6199 Fax: 502-287-6325 Email: Lindsey.hardyva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Megan Hueske
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (727) 863-1035 x 2001 Email: megan.hueskeva.gov	Member: AFOS
Fellowship Trained: TBI/Polytrauma Clinical Optometry Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Joyce E. Jordahl Nash
Job Title: Staff Optometrist(Supervisor) Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 727-863-1035 Fax: 727-863-1027 Email: joyce.jordahl-nashva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

North Florida/South Georgia VHA

(VISN: 8 station: ) 5533 SW 64th St. Bldg.#2 Gainesville, FL 32608	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Geriatric Optometry, Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation, Hospital-Based Optometry/Primary Eye Care, Ocular Disease Resident Affiliated Institutions:

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Regina Portocarrera

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NOVA		12 weeks	26

Dr. Carolyn Clark Huggett
Job Title: Chief/Assistant Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 352-271-6000 Email: carolyn.huggettva.gov

Oakland Park VAOPC

(VISN: 8 station: ) Eye Clinic 5599 N. Dixie Hwy Oakland Park, FL 33334

Dr. Donald McCoy
Phone: (954) 771-2101 x 2239 Email: donald.mccoymed.va.gov

Orlando VA - Lake Baldwin Division

(VISN: 8 station: 675) Eye Clinic 5201 Raymond Street Orlando, FL 32803	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Hospital-Based Optometry/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: John M. Spalding, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: MCPHS NOVA

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Erica Walker, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1-2	12 weeks	4-6
NOVA	1-2	16 weeks	3-6
MCPHS	1-2	16 weeks	3-6
UIWRSO	2-3	16 weeks	6-8

Dr. Claire Pizzimenti
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 407-646-5160 Email: claire.pizzimentiva.gov	Faculty: UIWRSO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow National Academies of Practice NAVAO VOSH
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. John M. Spalding
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (407) 629-1599 x 1725 Fax: (407) 599-1340 Email: john.spaldingva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow Optometric Glaucoma Society
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Trisha Tran
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: trisha.tran2va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Erica J. Walker
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (407) 629-1599 x 1080 Fax: (407) 599-1340 Email: erica.walkerva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Betty Wang

Orlando VA - Lake Nona Division

(VISN: 8 station: ) 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry Residency Coordinator: John M. Spalding OD and Beth Norris OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NOVA

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Trisha Tran, OD & Lauren Kiggen, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NOVA	0-4	12 weeks	8-12
Western University	2-4	12 weeks	10-12
SCO	0-5	16 weeks	5-15

Dr. Lauren S Barnhart
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (407) 631-1000 x 12006 Email: Lauren.Barnhartva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Jenette L. Cantrell
Job Title: Staff Optometris Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (407) 631-2013 Email: jenette.cantrellva.gov	Faculty: MCPHS (Adjunct faculty) NOVA (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Babita Gounden

Dr. Sara Henney
Degree(s): OD

Dr. David N. Lynne
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (407) 629-1599 x 6210 Fax: (407) 599-1340 Email: david.lynneva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Maria J. Mandese
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Fax: (407) 599-1340 Email: maria.mandeseva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct clinical professor) MCPHS (Clinical preceptor) Western University (Clinical preceptor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care, Rehabilitative Optometry)

Dr. Beth Elise Norris
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 407-631-1209 Email: beth.norrisva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Ian D. Raden
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD. MBA Full-time Phone: (386) 323-7500 x 30207 Fax: (386) 323-7564 Email: ian.radenva.gov Pager: (407) 510-7027	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical faculty) NOVA (Adjunct clinical faculty) SCO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Optometry VISN Mentor

Pensacola VA OPC

VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (VISN: 16 station: 0) Joint Ambulatory Care Center 790 Veterans Way Pensacola, FL 32507

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Andrew S. Kim, OD, MBA

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	1	12 weeks	4
SUNY	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Andrew S. Kim
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MBA Full-time Phone: (850)912-2557 Fax: (850)912-2439 Email: andrew.kim2va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) NECO (Adjunct faculty)

Port Charlotte VA CBOC

(VISN: 8 station: ) 4161 Tamiami Trail Suite 401 Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Dr. Alice Higgins
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (941) 235-2710 x 22040 Fax: (941) 235-2712 Email: alice.higginsva.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Tallahassee VA Healthcare Center

(VISN: 8 station: 573GF) 2181 East Orange Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32311	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Brady Hanlon, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NOVA

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Brandon Sanders, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	1	12 weeks	4-8
MCPHS	1	12 weeks	4
IAUPR	1	16 weeks	4
ICO	1-2	14 weeks	4-8
Midwestern University	1-2	15 weeks	4

Dr. Angel L. Rivera
Job Title: Director of Optometry Externship Program Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (850) 878-0191 x 2174 Fax: (850) 878-8900 Email: angel.rivera1va.gov	Faculty: IAUPR (Adjunct faculty) ICO (Adjunct faculty) Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AMSUS NAVAO
Research: Principal Investigator

Dr. Brandon Sanders
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (850) 878-0191 x 2428 Fax: (850) 878-8900 Email: brandon.sanders2va.gov Waterloo (Adjunct faculty), NOVA (Adjunct faculty)	Faculty: IAUPR (Adjunct faculty) ICO (Adjunct faculty) Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) MCPHS (Adjunct faculty) Midwestern University (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Joni Scott-Weideman
Job Title: Residency Coordinator/Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (850) 878-0191 x 2176 Fax: (850) 878-8900 Email: joni.scott-weidemanva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Indiana University (Adjunct clinical instructor) NOVA (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Tampa VA (C&P)

(VISN: 8 station: ) JAHVA Compensation & Pension 14020 N. 46th Street Tampa, FL 33613

Dr. Brian LeStrange
Job Title: Optometrist, Compensation & Pension Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (813) 972-2000 x 5192 Fax: (813) 972-7605 Email: brian.lestrangeva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
ACMO certified

The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 6 station: ) 8900 SE 165th Mulberry Lane The Villages, FL 32162

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Brian D. Fisher, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NOVA	1	12 weeks	4
ICO	2	12 weeks	8
Indiana University	2	12 weeks	8
Western University	1	12 weeks	8
MCPHS	2	16 weeks	6

Dr. Stephanie M Carter
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 352-674-5000 Fax: 352-674-5027 Email: Stephanie.carterva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) MCPHS (Adjunct faculty) OSU (Adjunct faculty) Western University (Assistant clinical faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Matthew G. Cordes
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (352) 674-5130 Fax: (352) 674-5027 Email: Matthew.Cordesva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Western University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Sarah V. Cordes
Job Title: Staff Optometrist; Student Externship Supervisor Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 352-674-5130 x 1624 Fax: 352-674-5027 Email: sarah.cordesva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Indiana University (Adjunct clinical faculty) MCPHS (Adjunct clinical faculty) NOVA (Adjunct clinical faculty) Western University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Research: Co-investigator

Dr Brian Fisher
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 352-674-5000 x 1907 Email: Brian.Fisherva.gov NECO Adjunct clinical Faculty, IAU Affiliated professor	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) MCPHS (Adjunct clinical faculty) Indiana University (Adjunct clinical professor) Western University (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AFOS AOA ARVO NAVAO NCSOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. David W. Johnson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 352-674-5130 352-674-5027 Email: David.Johnson3va.gov	Member: AFOS NAVAO

Dr. Trina Perkins
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (352) 674-5027 Fax: (352) 674-5027 Email: trina.perkinsva.gov	Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Viera VA OPC

(VISN: 8 station: 675GA) Eye Clinic 2900 Veterans Way Viera, FL 32940	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Bruce Barbon, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NOVA	1	12 weeks	4
Western University	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Robert W. Hillsgrove
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (321) 637-3646 Fax: (321) 637-3509 Email: robert.hillsgrovemed.va.gov	Faculty: UAB (Assoc professor) Member: AOA AFOS

Dr. Jacqueline Zermeno
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (321) 637-3788 x 42616 Fax: (407) 513-9085 Email: jacqueline.zermenova.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

West Palm Beach VAMC

(VISN: 8 station: 548) 7305 N. Military Road West Palm Beach, FL 33410	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Kirsten Knowles, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NOVA	1	12 weeks	8

Dr. Robert D. Barr
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Services Degree(s): MBA, OD Full-time Phone: (561) 422-7636 (561) 422-8262 Fax: (561) 422-8362 Email: robert.barrva.gov Pager: (561) 230-1089	Member: AAO Fellow

Dr. Diana Cajamarca
Job Title: Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (561) 422-8262 x 7198 Fax: (561) 422-5349 Email: diana.cajamarcava.gov	Member: AOA

Dr. Kirsten J. Knowles
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: kirsten.knowlesva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Jenny Lee
Job Title: Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (561) 422-8335 Fax: (561) 422-5349 Email: jenny.leeva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Amy J. Pikal
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (561) 422-8262 x 6443 Fax: (561) 422-8362 Email: amy.pikalva.gov Pager: (561) 604-0273	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Peter S. Siedman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (561) 442-8262 x 2982 Fax: (561) 442-8362 Email: peter.siedmanva.gov Pager: (561) 604-0249	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Clifton Curtis Stephens
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (561) 422-6442 Fax: (561) 422-8362 Email: clifton.stephensva.gov Pager: (561) 604-0283	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care)

William Bill Kling VA Clinic

(VISN: 8 station: ) 9800 W Commercial Blvd Sunrise, FL 33351

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Johnlee Beaton, OD, Andrew Jensen OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NOVA	1	24 weeks	2

Dr. Andrew Jensen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 954-475-5500 x 5616 Email: Andrew.jensen3va.gov	Member: AOA

Dr. Katherine Jensen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (954) 475-5500 x 5615 Fax: 954-625-8755 Email: katherine.jensen3va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

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Georgia

Atlanta VAMC

(VISN: 7 station: ) 1670 Clairmont Rd, 112E Decatur, GA 30033	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Thao M. Harris
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Email: thao.harrisva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Donya Kobari
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD full-time Phone: 770-852-3400 Email: donya.kobariva.gov	Member: GOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Dolly Rajamannar-Kakarala
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MPH Full-time Phone: (404) 321-6111 x 5995 Fax: (404) 327-4918 Email: dolly.rajamannar-kakaralava.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Trennda Rittenbach
Job Title: TECS Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time (Tu-Fri) Email: Trennda.rittenbachva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow

Augusta VA Downtown Division

Augusta VA Medical Center (VISN: 7 station: ) 1 Freedom Way Augusta, GA 30904

Dr. Alejandro Diaz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (706) 733-0188 x 2375 Fax: (706) 823-3939 Email: alejandro.diaz2va.gov	Member: Colegio de Optometras de PR NAVAO

Dr. Arnold Martin Huskins
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (Tu-Th) Phone: (706) 733-0188 x 2318 Fax: (706) 823-3939 Email: arnold.huskinsva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Dr. Mark Petrelli
Degree(s): OD Email: mark.petrelliva.gov

Carl Vinson VAMC

(VISN: 7 station: ) 1826 Veterans Blvd Dublin, GA 31021

Dr. Alexander John Leong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (478) 272-1210 x 3343 Email: Alexander.Leongva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Charlie Norwood VAMC

(VISN: 7 station: ) 1 Freedom Way Augusta, GA 30904	Blind Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Robin Thomas
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 706-733-0188 x 6658 Email: robin.thomas3va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Columbus VA Clinic

Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) (VISN: 7 station: ) 1310 13th Avenue Columbus, GA 31901-2335

Dr. Cindy L DePlonty
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 706-257-7200 x 6593 Fax: 706-257-7212 Email: Cindy.Deplontyva.gov

Dublin VAMC

(VISN: 7 station: ) 1862 Veterans Blvd. Dublin, GA 31021

Dr. Daniel Brigham
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (478) 272-1210 x 3339 Email: daniel.brigham2va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry)

Dr. Libertad Melendez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MBA Part-time (32 hours) Phone: (478) 272-1210 Email: libertad.melendezva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Cornea and Contact Lenses, Hospital-Based Optometry, Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Charles J. Paullisky
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (478) 272-1210 x 3341 Email: charles.paulliskyva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Ft. Benning VA Clinic

(VISN: 7 station: ) 6635 Bass Road Ft. Benning, GA 31905

Dr. Kevin C. Pollard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (762) 408-3508 Email: kevin.pollardva.gov Diplomate, American Board of Optometry	Member: AAO Fellow

Macon VA Clinic

(VISN: 7 station: ) 5566 Thomaston Road Macon, GA 31220-8118

Dr. Sarah Mendonca
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 478-576-8868 x 46608 Fax: 478-274-5598 Email: sarah.mendoncava.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Savannah VA Clinic

(VISN: 7 station: ) 325 W. Montgomery Crossroads Savannah, GA 31406

Dr. John R. Latch
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full Time Phone: (912) 920-0214 x 2046 Fax: (912) 921-2000 Email: john.latchva.gov

VA Southeast Network

(VISN: 7 station: ) 3700 Crestwood Parkway Suite 500 Duluth, GA 30096

Dr. Anney K Joseph
Job Title: TECS Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 646-509-6915 Email: Anney.Josephva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

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Hawaii

Hilo VA CBOC (PCC03)

(VISN: 21 station: ) 1285 Waianuenue Ave., Ste 211 Hilo, HI 96720

Dr. Jon M. Sakuda
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (808) 838-6505 Fax: (808) 433-0398 Email: jon.sakudava.gov Pager: (808) 299-3611	Faculty: PUCO (Assistant clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) UCB (Clinical instructor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Hospital-Based Optometry) ACMO certified

Honolulu - Spark Matsunaga Medical Center

VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VISN: 21 station: 459) Eye Clinic (11SC) 459 Patterson Road Honolulu, HI 96819-1522

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jon M. Sakuda, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	1	10 weeks	4
PUCO	1	12 weeks	3
SCCO MBKU	1	12 weeks	2

Dr. Alan Riezman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, BS, OD Part-time Phone: (808) 838-6505 Fax: (808) 433-0398 Email: alan.riezman2va.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Jon M. Sakuda
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (808) 838-6505 Fax: (808) 433-0398 Email: jon.sakudava.gov Pager: (808) 299-3611	Faculty: PUCO (Assistant clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) UCB (Clinical instructor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Hospital-Based Optometry) ACMO certified

Dr. Lynn H. Ueshiro
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (808) 838-6505 Fax: (808) 433-0398 Email: lynn.ueshirova.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Family Practice Optometry) ACMO certified

Kahului VA CBOC (PCC02)

(VISN: 21 station: ) 203 Ho'ohana Street, Suite 303 Kahului, HI 96732

Dr. Alan Riezman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, BS, OD Part-time Phone: (808) 838-6505 Fax: (808) 433-0398 Email: alan.riezman2va.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Jon M. Sakuda
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (808) 838-6505 Fax: (808) 433-0398 Email: jon.sakudava.gov Pager: (808) 299-3611	Faculty: PUCO (Assistant clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) UCB (Clinical instructor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Hospital-Based Optometry) ACMO certified

Kona VA CBOC (PCC04)

(VISN: 21 station: ) 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy, Ste 413 Kailuna-Kona, HI 96740

Dr. Jon M. Sakuda
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (808) 838-6505 Fax: (808) 433-0398 Email: jon.sakudava.gov Pager: (808) 299-3611	Faculty: PUCO (Assistant clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) UCB (Clinical instructor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Hospital-Based Optometry) ACMO certified

Lihue VA CBOC (PCC01)

VAMROC Honolulu (VISN: 21 station: 459GB) 3367 Kuhio Hwy, Suite 102 Lihue, HI 96766

Dr. Alan Riezman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, BS, OD Part-time Phone: (808) 838-6505 Fax: (808) 433-0398 Email: alan.riezman2va.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Jon M. Sakuda
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (808) 838-6505 Fax: (808) 433-0398 Email: jon.sakudava.gov Pager: (808) 299-3611	Faculty: PUCO (Assistant clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) UCB (Clinical instructor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Hospital-Based Optometry) ACMO certified

Spark Matsunaga VA Medical Center

(VISN: 21 station: ) 459 Patterson Road Honolulu, HI 96819	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jon Sakuda, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	1	10 weeks	4
PUCO	1	12 weeks	3
SCCO MBKU	1	12 weeks	2

Dr. Joyce Zhang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 808-838-6505 Email: joyce.zhang2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow Hawaii Optometric Association Texas Optometric Association
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

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Idaho

Boise VAMC

(VISN: 20 station: 531) 500 West Ft. Street Boise, ID 83702

Dr. Timothy Ellis
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (208) 422-1072 Fax: (208) 422-1080 Email: timothy.ellisva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Caldwell CBOC

(VISN: 20 station: ) 713 Haystack Way Caldwell, ID 83605

Dr. Samantha F. Kamo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 208-454-4820 Fax: 208-454-4859 Email: Samantha.kamova.gov	Member: NAVAO AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

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Illinois

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center

JALFHCC (VISN: 12 station: ) Optometry- Building 133EF 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Shelly Kim, OD FAAO Resident Affiliated Institutions: ICO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Sarah Rogers, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	3	12 weeks	8
Chicago College of Optometry	3	12 weeks	12
SCO	3	15 weeks	6

Dr. Shelly Kim
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 224-610-7174 Fax: 224-610-7153 Email: shelly.kimva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) OSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Research: Co-principal Investigator

Danville VAMC

Illiana Health Care System (VISN: 12 station: 550) Eye Clinic (112E) 1900 East Main St. Danville, IL 61832	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Guadalupe Mejia, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Indiana University

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jane Lakayil-Armstrong, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	2	12 weeks	8
AZCOPT	2	12 weeks	8
Midwestern Chicago	2	12 weeks	8
Indiana University	2	12 weeks	8
MCPHS	2	16 weeks	6

Dr. Aimee Beluch
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 217-554-3000 x 45400 Fax: 217-554-4861 Email: aimee.beluchva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Jane Lakayil
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 217-554-5180 Fax: 217-554-4861 Email: jane.lakayilva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Guadalupe A. Mejia
Job Title: Optometry Section Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (217) 554-5321 Fax: (217) 554-4861 Email: guadalupe.mejiava.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) MCPHS (Adjunct faculty) Midwestern Arizona (Adjunct faculty) Midwestern Chicago (Adjunct faculty) Indiana University (Adjunct professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO Neuro-Optometric Rehab Assoc
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Decatur VA CBOC

Illiana (VISN: 12 station: Optometry (26B)) 792 N Sunnyside Road Decatur, IL 62522

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Brandy Vaughn, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	1	12 weeks	4
Midwestern Chicago	1	12 weeks	2
IAUPR	1	12 weeks	1
ICO	1	12 weeks	4
MCPHS	1	16 weeks	1

Dr Friedel Daniel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 217-362-5442 x 47673 Fax: 217-362-5476 Email: friedel.danielva.gov
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Stephanie Loy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): O.D. Full-time Phone: 217-362-5442 x 57673 Fax: 217-362-5467 Email: Stephanie.Loyva.gov

Dr. Brandy Vaughn
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 217-362-5442 x 47647 Fax: 217-362-5476 Email: brandy.vaughn1va.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Edward Hines, Jr. VAMC

(VISN: 12 station: 578) Eye Clinic, Bldg 200 5000 South 5th Ave. Hines, IL 60141

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Eileen Gable, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Eileen Margaret Gable
Job Title: Attending Staff Degree(s): OD Part-time (5/8 FTEE) Phone: (708) 202-3784 Fax: (708) 202-2175 Pager: (708) 216-8777 17153	Faculty: LUMC (Assistant professor of ophthalmology) Member: AAO Fellow AOA APHA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care) Research: Other

Dr. Bruce I. Gaynes
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, PharmD Part-time (5/8 FTE) Phone: (708) 202-2061 Email: bruce.gaynesva.gov	Faculty: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Med (Assistant clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Peter A. Russo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (6/8 FTE) Phone: (708) 202-2061 Fax: (708) 202-2175 Email: peter.russo2va.gov	Faculty: LUMC (Professor Department of Ophthalmology) Member: AAO Diplomate Cornea AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Fisher Clinic, Bldg 237

(VISN: 12 station: ) 2470 Sampson Street Great Lakes, IL 60088

Dr. Patricia Ann Steiner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 847-688-5469 x 89063 Fax: 847-688-2512 Email: patricia.steinerva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Diplomate Low Vision AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO

Jesse Brown (West Side) VAMC

Chicago VA Healthcare System (VISN: 12 station: 537) Eye Clinic (MC 170-F) 820 S. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Jennifer H. Brown, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: ICO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michelle Marciniak, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	1	3/6 months	variable
Chicago College of Optometry	1	12 weeks	4
Indiana University	1	12 weeks	4
ICO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Victoria M. Butcko
Job Title: Attending Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (312) 569-7539 Fax: (312) 569-7547 Email: victoria.butckova.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Univ. of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Fellowship Trained: Contact Lens Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Kristina T. Gabrenya
Job Title: Attending Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (.4 to .8) Phone: (312) 569-7501 Fax: (312) 569-7547 Email: kristina.gabrenyalmed.va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
ACMO certified

Dr. Megan A. Hunter
Job Title: Optometry Attending Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (312) 569-7509 Fax: (312) 569-7547 Email: megan.hunterva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Charles W. Kinnaird
Job Title: Attending Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (312) 569-7507 (773) 464-4183 Fax: (312) 569-6147 Email: charles.kinnardva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) ICO (Assoc professor) U. of IL Dept of Ophth and Visual Sci (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow ARVO NAVAO

Dr. Michelle M. Marciniak
Job Title: Attending optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.6) Phone: (312) 569-7501 (312) 569-7539 Fax: (312) 569-7547 Email: michelle.marciniakmed.va.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical instructor) ICO (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Heather McLeod
Job Title: Attending Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 312-569-7500 Email: Heather.McLeod3va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Lauren Ristin
Job Title: Attending Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.65 FTEE) Phone: (312) 569-7509 Fax: (312) 569-7547 Email: lauren.ristinva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Lakeside VA

(VISN: 12 station: 537a) Eye Clinic 333 E. Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611

Dr. Margaret M. Mannion
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (219) 662-5081 Email: margaret.mannionmed.va.gov
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

North Chicago, IL DVA

Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN: 12 station: 556) Eye Clinic (112e) 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064-3095	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Stuart Richer, OD, PhD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Gary I. Bekritsky
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): MA, OD Full-time Phone: (847) 688-1900 x 85440 (224) 610-5440 Fax: (224) 610-2909 Email: gary.bekritskyva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Fellowship Trained: Contact Lens

Peoria Campus - Bob Michel VA OPC

VA Illiana Healthcare System (VISN: 12 station: 550BY) Optometry (11P1) 7717 N Orange Prairie Road Peoria, IL 61615-9323

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jonathan Bradley, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Chicago College of Optometry	2	12 weeks	8
UIWRSO	2	16 weeks	6

Dr. Jonathan Bradley
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (217)554-3000 x 47213 Fax: (217)875-2689 Email: jonathan.bradleyva.gov	Faculty: UIWRSO (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Pediatric Optometry, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Jessica M. Johnson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part time Phone: (217)554-3000 x 47121 Fax: (217)875-2689 Email: jessica.johnson11va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Lara K. Pedretti Staley
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (309) 589-6800 x 47212 (309) 589-6800 x 47111 Fax: (309) 589-6994 Email: lara.staleyva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) UIWRSO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO

QuincyCBOC

(VISN: 23 station: ) 6020 Broadway St Quincy, IL 62305

Dr. Heidi M. Larner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (217)224-3366 x512299 Email: heidi.larnerva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

VA Illiana Health Care System

(VISN: 11 station: ) 1900 E. Main Street, Eye Clinic 11C-5 Danville, IL 61832	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Guadalupe A Mejia, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Indiana University

Student Program:

Dr. Kellie M Gladys
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 309-827-4090 x 37831 Fax: 309-827-4109 Email: kellie.gladysva.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

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Indiana

Adam Benjamin Jr MD VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 12 station: ) 9301 Madison St Crown Point, IN 46307

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Treacy Adamo, OD, MS, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Jamie N. Hogan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: jamie.hoganva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Crown Point - Adam Benjamin Jr. VA OPC

(VISN: 12 station: 537) Eye Clinic 9330 So. Broadway Crown Point, IN 46307

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: David Storer, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Treacy M. Adamo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist/Attending Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (312) 569-5257 Fax: (312) 569-5201 Email: treacy.adamo2va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease) ACMO certified Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Margaret M. Mannion
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (219) 662-5081 Email: margaret.mannionmed.va.gov
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Tricia L Newman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: tricia.newmanva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. David G. Storer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BS, OD Full-time Phone: (312) 569-5252 Fax: (312) 569-5201 Email: david.storerva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dearborn County CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: ) 1600 Flossie Drive Greendale, IN 47025

Dr. Elizabeth Fahy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: elizabeth.fahyva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow ARVO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Amber Watkins
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: amber.watkinsva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Evansville VA Health Care Center

(VISN: 15 station: 609BY) Eye Clinic 6211 E. Waterford Blvd Evansville, IN 47715

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Rachel Rexing-Thacker, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Gordon C. Green
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (812) 465-5631 Fax: (812) 465-6287 Email: gordon.greenva.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Rachel Rexing-Thacker
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 812-465-6202 Fax: 812-474-3587 Email: rachel.rexing-thackerva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Ricardo R. Salvat
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (812) 465-5631 Fax: (812) 465-6287 Email: ricardo.salvatva.gov	Member: AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO
ACMO certified Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Jennifer Visk
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 812-465-6202 x 73612 Fax: 812-464-3587 Email: Jennifer.visk2va.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Fort Wayne Division, Northern Indiana Health Care System

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VISN: 11 station: ) Eye Clinic, 112B 2121 Lake Avenue Fort Wayne, IN 46805	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Aaron Case, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: MCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Nathan Rock, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	1	12 weeks	4
Chicago College of Optometry	1	12 weeks	4
MCO	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Matthew Anderson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist(Lead) Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (260) 426-1442 Fax: (260) 421-1823 Email: matthew.anderson1va.gov	Faculty: MCO (Assoc professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Aaron Case
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (260) 460-1442 Email: aaron.caseva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Assistant professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jacob Goeser
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MBA Full Time Email: Jacob.Goeserva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Nathan Rock
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 260-460-1442 Fax: 260-421-1823 Email: nathan.rockva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Midwestern University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Lovelee Sayomac
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (260) 460-1442 Fax: (260) 421-1823 Email: lovelee.sayomacva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Traci L. (Thielen) Seng
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (260) 460-1442 Fax: (260) 421-1823 Email: traci.sengva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility, VISN

Indianapolis - Roudebush VAMC

(VISN: 10 station: 583) 1481 W. 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Bradley Hiatt, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Piper Groppel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (317) 988-2563 Fax: (317) 988-2970 Email: piper.groppelva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) IU School of Medicine (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO

Dr. Zachary L. Olsen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (317) 554-0000 x 86084 Email: zachary.olsen1va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Steve Petkovich
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (317) 554-0053 Email: steve.petkovichva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) IU School of Medicine (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO

Dr. Jacqueline J Thompson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (317) 988-2563 Fax: (317) 988-5320 Email: jacqueline.thompson1va.gov

Dr. Sarah Zender
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (317) 988-2563 Fax: (317) 988-5320 Email: sarah.zenderva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Marion VA - South Campus

Northern Indiana Health Care System (VISN: 11 station: ) 1700 East 38th Street Marion, IN 46953

Dr. Haylee Bourlier
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 765-674-3321 x 74609 Fax: 765-677-5737 Email: Haylee.Bourlierva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Ron Brackenbury
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (765) 674-3321 x 3911 Fax: (765) 677-5137 Email: ronald.brackenbury2va.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct clinical faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Brett T. Garee
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 614-257-5200 Email: brett.gareeva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Jessie Vorachek
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 765-674-3321 x 74610 Fax: 765-677-5137 Email: jessie.vorachekva.gov	Member: AOA

Roudebush VA Medical Center

(VISN: 11 station: ) 1481 W. 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202

Dr. Mary E. Marte
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (317) 988-2563 Email: mary.marte1va.gov	Member: AOA ARVO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Debra L. McConnaha
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.375 FTEE) Phone: (317) 988-2563 Fax: (317) 988-5320 Email: debra.mcconnahava.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) IU School of Medicine (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Rehabilitative Optometry)

Dr Ravisa Patel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 317-988-2563 Email: Ravisa.Patelva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

St. Joseph County VA Clinic

SJC (VISN: 11 station: ) Eye Clinic 1540 Trinity Pl Mishawaka, IN 46545

Dr. Christopher J. Bugajski
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (574) 272-9000 Fax: (574)272-9153 Email: Christopher.Bugajskiva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Mary Stoll
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 574-272-9000 x 49835 Fax: 574-272-9153 Email: mary.stollva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

VA Northern Indiana Health Care System - Jackie Walorski VA Clinic

(VISN: 23 station: ) 1540 Trinity Pl. Mishawaka, IN 46545	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Christopher Bugajski, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: ICO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Mary Wittendorf, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	2	12 weeks	8
Chicago College of Optometry	2	12 weeks	8

Dr. Christopher J. Bugajski
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (574) 272-9000 Fax: (574)272-9153 Email: Christopher.Bugajskiva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Mary E Wittendorf
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 574-272-9000 x 49385 Fax: 574-272-9153 Email: mary.wittendorfva.gov	Faculty: Chicago College of Optometry (Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor) ICO (Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Veteran Health Indiana, Brownsburg VA Clinic

(VISN: 23 station: ) 557 Pit Rd Brownsburg, IN 46112	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Sarah Zender, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Indiana University

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Sarah Zender, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	1	12 weeks	4
ICO	1	12 weeks	4
Midwestern Chicago	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Sarah Zender
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (317) 988-2563 Fax: (317) 988-5320 Email: sarah.zenderva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

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Iowa

Des Moines Division - VA Central Iowa Health Care System

VA Central Iowa (VISN: 23 station: ) 3600 30th Street (112B) DesMoines, IA 50310	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Kimberly A. Geren
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (515) 699-5815 Fax: (515) 599-5906
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility, VISN, National

Dr. Lincoln Geren
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (515) 699-5815

Dr. Benjamin Groth
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 515-242-4697 Fax: 515-699-5610 Email: benjamin.grothva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Iowa City VAMC

(VISN: 23 station: 584) Eye Clinic 601 Hwy 6 West Iowa City, IA 52246

Dr. Brian M. Colander
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full Time Phone: (319) 338-0581 x 7844 Fax: (319) 887-4926 Email: brian.colander2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Brian Richard Kirschling
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (12h/w) Phone: (319) 338-0581 x 5844 Fax: (319) 887-4926	Faculty: University of Iowa College of Medicine (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA CLAO

Dr. Sarah Vanway
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD

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Kansas

Dwight D. Eisenhower Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

(VISN: 15 station: ) 4101 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS 66048

Dr. Steven MacDonald
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 913-682-2000 x 52998 Email: Steven.Macdonald1va.gov
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Sarah Truman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 913-682-2000 x 62997 Email: sarah.trumanva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Leavenworth VAMC

(VISN: 15 station: 686) 4101 S. 4th St. Trafficway Leavenworth, KS 66048

Dr. Melanie J. Bolinger
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (913) 682-2000 x 52996 Fax: (913) 758-4137 Email: melanie.bolingerva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Lenexa VA Clinic

(VISN: 15 station: ) 15512 West 113th Street Lenexa, KS 66219, KS 66219-5100

Dr. Shannon Cummings
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 816-922-4931 x 54931 Fax: 816-922-3309 Email: shannon.cummings3va.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Delaram Shirazian
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 816-861-4700 x 56611 Fax: 816-922-4872 Email: delaram.shirazianva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Robert J. Dole VA

(VISN: 15 station: #579) 5500 East Kellogg Wichita Kansas, KS 67218	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Residency Coordinator: primary care/low vision Resident Affiliated Institutions: Salus University SCO UMSL

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michelle L Dent, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UMSL	1-2	12 weeks	4-6
SCO	1-2	12 weeks	4-6
Salus University	1-2	12 weeks	4-6

Dr. Michelle Lee Dent
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, FAAO Full-time Phone: 888-878-6881 x 57100 Fax: (316) 239-2747 Email: michelle.dent2va.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Bryce Krehbiel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 316-685-2221 x 57100 Email: Bryce.Krehbielva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Topeka - Colmery O'Neil VAMC

Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare System (VISN: 15 station: 677) Eye clinic (#11-0) 2200 Gage Blvd. Topeka, KS 66622

Dr. David A. Nelson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD

Dr. Douglas Tassi
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (785) 350-3111 x 53557 Email: douglas.tassiva.gov

Wichita, Kansas - Robert J. Dole VAMC

(VISN: 15 station: 579) 5500 E. Kellogg Wichita, KS 67218	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Michelle L. Dent, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UMSL

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michelle Dent, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UMSL	1-2	8 weeks	3-4
SCO	1-2	12 weeks	3-4
UIWRSO	1-2	12 weeks	3-4

Dr. Janet Boschert
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, BS Full-time Phone: (316) 685-2221 x 57100 Fax: (316) 239-2747	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Sean C. Knaak
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (316) 685-2221 Fax: (316) 239-2747 Email: sean.knaakva.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) UMSL (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease)

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Kentucky

Lexington VAMC

(VISN: 9 station: 596) Optometry Clinic (112-S) 1101 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40502	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Ashley Rone, OD and Tara Foltz, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Indiana University

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Breyne Middleton, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
PUCO	1-2	12 weeks	4-8
Michigan College of Optometry	1	16 weeks	1-3
Kentucky College of Optometry	1	16 weeks	3
Indiana University	1-2	14 weeks	4-8

Dr. Drew Anderson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (859) 233-4511 x 3618 Email: drew.anderson2va.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Taylor N. Beaton
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS Full-time Phone: 859-233-4511 x 3649 Fax: 859-281-3934 Email: taylor.beatonva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Tara Foltz
Job Title: Optometry Section Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (859) 233-4511 x 3652 Fax: (859) 281-3934 Email: tara.foltzva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) PUCO (Adjunct associate professor) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Phillip K Haiman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 859-233-4511 x 3687 Fax: 859-281-3934 Email: phillip.haimanva.gov	Faculty: AZCOPT (Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor) Member: AOA NAVAO Scleral Lens Ed. Soc. Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Jacob G. Hillard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct professor) Member: ARVO NAVAO
Fellowship Trained: Optometric Research Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Breyne Middleton
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Student Coordinator Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (859) 233-4511 x 3687 Email: breyne.middleton2va.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) PUCO (Adjunct assistant professor) ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Ashley Rone
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Residency Coordinator Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (859) 233-4511 x 3635 Fax: (859) 281-3934 Email: ashley.roneva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) PUCO (Adjunct assistant professor) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Waterloo (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease)

Louisville VA Medical Center

(VISN: 9 station: ) 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville , KY 40206	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Megan Horter
Job Title: Staff Optometrist/Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 502-287-6199 Fax: 502-287-6325 Email: megan.horterva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Carol B. Parker
Job Title: Staff-optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 502-287-6199 Fax: 502-287-6325 Email: Carol.Parkerva.gov

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Louisiana

Alexandria VA Medical Center

(VISN: 16 station: 502) 2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360

Dr. Mark Bowen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Contract Phone: (318) 473-2535 Email: mark.bowen2va.gov	Member: AFOS AOA

Dr. Alyssa Fasano
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: alyssa.fasanova.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Catherine Liu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full Time Phone: 318-466-4424 Fax: 318-483-5127 Email: Catherine.Liuva.gov	Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Southeast Lousiana Veterans Health Care System/New Orleans LA

(VISN: 16 station: ) 2400 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70112

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Leann Jaroczynski, OD, Steve D. Gill, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UAB	1	16 weeks	3
MCPHS	1	16 weeks	3
SCO	1-2	16 weeks	3-6
University of Houston School of Optometry	1	16 weeks	3
OSU College of Optometry	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Emily Becker
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (225) 761-3400 x 3530 Email: emily.becker4va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Steve D. Gill
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (5/8) Phone: (504) 412-3700 Email: steve.gillva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO

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Maine

Bangor CBOC

Maine VA Medical Center (VISN: 1 station: ) 35 State Hospital Street Bangor, ME 04401

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jennifer Sprague, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Western University	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Luke G. Cyr
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 207-623-8411 x 2674 Email: Luke.Cyrva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Jennifer Robichaud
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (207) 561-3600 x 2672 Email: jennifer.robichaudva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Kyla Smith
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Email: kyla.smithva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Lewiston CBOC

(VISN: 1 station: ) 15 Challenger Drive Lewiston, ME

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Priscilla Hopkins, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	1	12 weeks	1-4
ICO	1	12 weeks	1-4
UIWRSO	1	16 weeks	1-4
MCPHS	1	16 weeks	1-4

Dr. Holly McCarthy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 207-330-2723 Fax: 207-330-2794 Email: holly.mccarthyva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Portland CBOC

(VISN: 1 station: ) Eye Clinic 141 West Commercial St Portland, ME 04102

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Luke Cyr, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Western University	1	12 weeks	4
Midwestern Chicago	1	12 weeks	1-4

Dr. Luke G. Cyr
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 207-623-8411 x 2674 Email: Luke.Cyrva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

VA Maine Health Care System

(VISN: 1 station: ) Eye Clinic (112E) 1 VA Center - Togus Augusta, ME 04330	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Laura Dowd OD, Kyla Duchin OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Laura K Dowd, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	1	12 weeks	4
MCPHS	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. James Patrick Smith
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (207) 623-8411 x 4126 Fax: (207) 621-4853 Email: james.smith402va.gov Pager: (207) 580-5166	Faculty: NECO (Clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Research: Principal Investigator

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Maryland

Baltimore VAMC

VA Maryland Health Care System (VISN: 5 station: 512) Eye Clinic (112/OPT), rm 2d-168 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201	Low Vision Clinic Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 6 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Adam LePosa, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Salus University

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Adam LePosa, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	2	6 months	4
NECO	1	6 months	2
UAB	1	6 months	2
SUNY	2	12 weeks	8
SCO	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Lindsay Agro
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 410-605-7230 Email: lindsay.agrova.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow ABO Diplomate
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Rex Ballinger
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (410) 605-7230 Fax: (410) 605-7232 Email: rex.ballingerva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO Optometric Retina Society
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Optometry VISN Mentor Optometry VISN Consultant Member Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Kelliann Dignam
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (3 days/week) Phone: (410) 605-7000 x 5607 Fax: (410) 605-7232 Email: kelliann.dignamva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical professor) SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Fellowship Trained: Ocular Disease Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Zoe Kalimeras Lazarou
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (410) 605-7000 x 7230 Fax: (410) 605-7232 Email: zoe.lazarouva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Waterloo (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct instructor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Adam C. LePosa
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (410) 605-7230 Fax: (410) 605-7232 Email: adam.leposava.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Amy Jill Quan
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (410) 642-2411 x 5080 Fax: (410) 642-1048 Email: amy.quanva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical instructor) NECO (Affiliated Clinical Professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Charlotte Hall Maryland

(VISN: 5 station: ) 29640 Three Notch RD Charlotte Hall , MD 20622

Dr. Angelina Bonner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 301-884-7102 Email: angelina.bonner2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Glen Burnie Outpatient Clinic

VA Maryland Health Care System (VISN: 5 station: 512GC) Eye Clinic 808 Landmark Drive, Suite 128 Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Dr. Zoe Kalimeras Lazarou
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (410) 605-7000 x 7230 Fax: (410) 605-7232 Email: zoe.lazarouva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Waterloo (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct instructor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Loch Raven Outpatient Clinic

VA Maryland Health Care System (VISN: 5 station: 512GD) 3901 The Alameda Baltimore, MD 21218

Dr. Lindsay Agro
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 410-605-7230 Email: lindsay.agrova.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow ABO Diplomate
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Rex Ballinger
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (410) 605-7230 Fax: (410) 605-7232 Email: rex.ballingerva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO Optometric Retina Society
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Optometry VISN Mentor Optometry VISN Consultant Member Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Kelliann Dignam
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (3 days/week) Phone: (410) 605-7000 x 5607 Fax: (410) 605-7232 Email: kelliann.dignamva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical professor) SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Fellowship Trained: Ocular Disease Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Zoe Kalimeras Lazarou
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (410) 605-7000 x 7230 Fax: (410) 605-7232 Email: zoe.lazarouva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Waterloo (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct instructor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Olga Whitman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (410) 605-7000 x 4692 Fax: (410) 605-7685 Email: olga.whitmanva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation) Research: Other

Perry Point VAMC

VA Maryland Healthcare System (VISN: 5 station: 512A5) Optometry Clinic (11CI) Perry Point, MD 21902	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Michael Belhumeur, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Salus University

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michael Belhumeur, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	1	12 weeks	4
MCPHS	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Amy Jill Quan
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (410) 642-2411 x 5080 Fax: (410) 642-1048 Email: amy.quanva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical instructor) NECO (Affiliated Clinical Professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

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Massachusetts

Bedford VAMC - Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial

(VISN: 1 station: 518) Eye Clinic (518-11A) 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA 01730	Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Paul Colburn,OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Douglas Allen, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Western University	2	12 weeks	8
NECO	4	16 weeks	16
MCPHS	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Douglas Allen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (781) 687-2538 Fax: (781) 687-2753 Email: douglas.allen2va.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Paul Colburn
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (781) 687-2538 Fax: (781) 687-2753 Email: paul.colburnva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Western University (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Anna DeNardo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (781) 687-2538 Fax: (781) 687-2753 Email: anna.denardova.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Western University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Donee L. Wong
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (781) 687-2538 Fax: (781) 687-2753 Email: donee.wongva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct assistant professor) Western University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Brockton Division

VA Boston Healthcare System
(VISN: 1 station: 523A5)
Optometry Clinic (112B)
940 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301

Low Vision Clinic
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program
Residency Program:
Resident Per Year: 4
Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care
Residency Coordinator: Kevin Toolin,OD
Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Research Fellowship Training Program
Fellowship Program Coordinator: Barry Fisch, OD
Number of 1st year fellows/year: 1
Number of 2nd year fellows/year: 1
Fellowship training areas: Clinical Trials, Dual Sensory Impairment, Epidemiology, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Health Services Research and Development, Ocular Disease, Optometric Research, Rehabilitation Research and Development, Telemedicine, Vision Therapy COVD, Visual Impairment and Low Vision Rehabilitation

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: James Brooks, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	3	12 weeks	12
Salus University	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Robert J. Parks
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Part-time (3 days) Phone: (774) 826-1106 Fax: (774) 826-2606 Email: robert.parks2va.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Kevin C. Toolin
Job Title: Co-Director of Optometric Residencies Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (508) 583-4500 x 61106 Fax: (774) 826-2606 Email: kevin.toolinva.gov Pager: (617) 705-9714	Faculty: NECO (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Jamaica Plain Campus

VA Boston Healthcare System
(VISN: 1 station: 523)
Eye Clinic (112-0)
150 South Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02130

Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS)
Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program
Low Vision Clinic
Polytrauma Rehabilitation Network Site
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program
Residency Program:
Resident Per Year: 3
Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care
Residency Coordinator: Tak Chau, OD
Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Research Fellowship Training Program
Fellowship Program Coordinator: Baharak Asefzadeh, OD
Number of 1st year fellows/year: 1
Number of 2nd year fellows/year: 1
Fellowship training areas: Clinical Trials, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Telemedicine, Visual Impairment and Low Vision Rehabilitation
Affiliated Institution: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Joseph Kane, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	3	12 weeks	12
Salus University	1	12 weeks	2
ICO	1	12 weeks	2
SUNY	1	12 weeks	4
MCPHS	1	16 weeks	2

Dr. Anne Bertolet
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 587-354-5796 Fax: 857-364-6538 Email: anne.bertoletva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Fellowship Trained: Research Fellow Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Research: Principal Investigator , Co-principal Investigator

Dr. Tak Chau
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (857) 364-6508 Fax: (857) 364-6538 Email: tak.chauva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry, Ocular Disease)

Dr. Rachel O Currin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 857-364-6052 857203-5706 Email: rachel.currinva.gov Pager: 617-705-1567	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Fellowship Trained: Optometric Research Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Research: Principal Investigator

Dr. Robert W. Dunphy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (857) 364-5120 Fax: (857) 363-6538 Email: robert.dunphyva.gov Pager: (617) 705-5807	Faculty: NECO (Clinical professor) ICO (Instructor) Salus University (Instructor) Member: AAO Fellow American Telemedicine Assoc NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Research: Principal Investigator , Co-investigator

Dr. Joanna B. Gebhardt
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.4 FTE) Phone: (857) 364-5795 Fax: (857) 364-5663 Email: joanna.gebhardtva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Susan P. Haesaert
Job Title: Attending Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (617) 232-9500 x 46669 Fax: (857) 364-6648 Email: susan.haesaertva.gov Pager: (617) 705-7698	Faculty: NECO (Assoc professor) Tufts Medical School (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Kelsey Jordan
Job Title: Attending Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 857-364-2824 Fax: 857-364-6538 Email: Kelsey.jordan1va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Joseph Kane
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 857-364-6669 Fax: 857-364-6538 Email: joseph.kaneva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Paul Marescalchi
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full Time Phone: (617) 323-7700 x 35438 Email: paul.marescalchimed.va.gov	Member: NAVAO

Dr. Wendy Newman-Evans
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (1 day/week) and con Phone: (857) 364-4293 Fax: (857) 364-4407 Email: wendy.newmanva.gov

Dr. Douglas Rett
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 857-364-2412 Fax: (857) 203-5706 Email: douglas.rett2va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) NECO (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Susan Rodgin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.25 FTEE) Phone: (617) 232-9500 x 46669 Fax: (857) 364-6648 Email: susan.rodginva.gov Pager: (508) 492-0222	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Sarah Dougherty Wood
Job Title: Optometry Clinical Research Fellow Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (857) 364-6589 Email: sarah.woodva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease) Research: Principal Investigator

Lowell VA-OPC

VA Boston Healthcare System (VISN: 1 station: 523BY) 130 Marshall Road Lowell, MA 01852	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Blind Rehabilitation Center Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Emily Carell, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Emily Carell, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	2	12 weeks	8

Dr. Paul Marescalchi
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full Time Phone: (617) 323-7700 x 35438 Email: paul.marescalchimed.va.gov	Member: NAVAO

Northampton VAMC

(VISN: 1 station: 631) Optometry Clinic 421 North Main St. Leeds, MA 01053-9764

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michele Miranda, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	1	12 weeks	4
ICO	1	12 weeks	4
IAUPR	1	12 weeks	4
NOVA	1	12 weeks	4
MCPHS	3	15 weeks	6

Dr. Terrence P. Donnelly
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): MS, OD Full-time Phone: (413) 584-4040 x 3010 Fax: (413) 582-3185 Email: terrence.donnelly1va.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Lacey J Marks
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 413-584-4040 Fax: 413-582-3185 Email: lacey.marksva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical faculty) MCPHS (Adjunct clinical faculty) NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) IAUPR (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Kathryn Skarbez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (413) 584-4040 Fax: (413) 582-3185 Email: kathryn.skarbezva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

West Roxbury VAMC

VA Boston Healthcare System (VISN: 1 station: 523) 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Emily Richard, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Rachen Druckenbrod, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	1	3/6 months	2-4
NECO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Anne Bertolet
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 587-354-5796 Fax: 857-364-6538 Email: anne.bertoletva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Fellowship Trained: Research Fellow Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Research: Principal Investigator , Co-principal Investigator

Dr. Rachel O Currin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 857-364-6052 857203-5706 Email: rachel.currinva.gov Pager: 617-705-1567	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Fellowship Trained: Optometric Research Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Research: Principal Investigator

Dr. Lisa Fanciullo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, OD Full-time Phone: (617) 323-7700 x 35438 Fax: (857) 203-5706 Email: lisa.fanciullova.gov Pager: (617) 705-5204	Faculty: NECO (Affiliated Clinical Professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Kelsey Jordan
Job Title: Attending Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 857-364-2824 Fax: 857-364-6538 Email: Kelsey.jordan1va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Paul Marescalchi
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full Time Phone: (617) 323-7700 x 35438 Email: paul.marescalchimed.va.gov	Member: NAVAO

Dr. Douglas Rett
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 857-364-2412 Fax: (857) 203-5706 Email: douglas.rett2va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) NECO (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Sarah Dougherty Wood
Job Title: Optometry Clinical Research Fellow Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (857) 364-6589 Email: sarah.woodva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease) Research: Principal Investigator

Worcester Outpatient Clinic

VA Boston Healthcare System (VISN: 1 station: ) 377 Plantation St Bio Tech 4, Third Floor Worcester, MA 01605	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: James M. Aylward, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michele Miranda, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	1	12 weeks	4
MCPHS	2	15 weeks	6

Dr. James M. Aylward
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (508) 856-0104 x 17025 Fax: (508) 853-4961 Email: james.aylwardva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Alyssa Batistine
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MPH Full-time Phone: 413-584-4040 Fax: 508-793-7858 Email: Alyssa.batistineva.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Joy Huang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (413) 584-4040 x 6558 Fax: (508) 793-7856 Email: joy.huangva.gov	Faculty: MCPHS (Adjunct faculty) NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Marie Mantelli
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 413-584-4040 x 6519 Fax: 508-793-7858 Email: marie.mantelliva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Douglas Rett
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 857-364-2412 Fax: (857) 203-5706 Email: douglas.rett2va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) NECO (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Kathryn Surdovel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MPH Full-time Phone: 413-584-4040 Fax: 508-793-7858 Email: kathryn.surdovelva.gov	Faculty: MCPHS (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

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Michigan

Ann Arbor VAMC

(VISN: 11 station: 506) 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Dr. Sara Weidmayer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (734) 845-5575 Email: sara.weidmayerva.gov	Faculty: U of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Battle Creek VAMC

(VISN: 10 station: 515) Eye Clinic (123) 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI 49037	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Molly McGinty-Tauren, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Michigan College of Optometry

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Erica Vanderpool, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
MCO	2-3	16 weeks	6-9
ICO	0-2	14 weeks	0-8
Chicago College of Optometry	1-2	14 weeks	4-8

Dr. Carla Gilbertson-Kuiken
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 269-966-5600 x 32455 Fax: 269-223-6502 Email: carla.gilbertsonva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Western University (Adjunct faculty) Western Michigan University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Molly B. McGinty-Tauren
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (269) 966-5600 x 32451 Email: molly.mcginty-taurenva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical faculty) MCO (Adjunct faculty) NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Laura N Segraves
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 269-966-5600 x 36544 Fax: 269-223-5095 Email: laura.segravesva.gov	Faculty: Chicago College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) MCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Erica Vanderpool
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (269) 966-5600 x 36569 Fax: (269) 223-5095 Email: erica.vanderpoolva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Michael Vandeveer
Job Title: Chief, Blind Rehab and Optometry Service Degree(s): OD, MPA Full-time Phone: (269) 966-5600 x 35190 Fax: (269) 223-5095 Email: michael.vandeveerva.gov Pager: (269) 417-2578	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct associate clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct clinical professor) Western University (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Optometry VISN Mentor

Detroit - John Dingell VAMC

(VISN: 10 station: 553) 4646 John R. Street Optometry Clinic (112S) Detroit, MI 48201	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Jaime Zadoff, OD, FAAO Resident Affiliated Institutions: Michigan College of Optometry

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Courtney Andersen, OD, MS

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	1-2	12 weeks	4-8
ICO	0-2	12 weeks	0-8
SCO	0-1	12 weeks	0-4
Michigan College of Optometry	2-3	16 weeks	6-9
Salus University	0-2	16 weeks	0-6

Dr. Courtney E Andersen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS Full-time Phone: 313-576-1000 x 65742 Fax: 313-576-1002 Email: courtney.andersenva.gov OSU: adjunct faculty; Indiana University School of Optometry: Adjunct assistant clinical professor	Faculty: AZCOPT (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Abigail Cash
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 313-576-1000 x 64588 Fax: 313-576-1827 Email: abigail.cash1va.gov	Faculty: AZCOPT (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Indiana University (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) OSU College of Optometry (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AOA MOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Colleen Downey
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS Part-time Phone: 313-576-1000 x 65742 Fax: 313-576-1002 Email: colleen.downeyva.gov	Faculty: AZCOPT (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct faculty) OSU (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Phillip R. Elston
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (313) 576-1000 x 65742 Email: phillip.elstonva.gov Pager: (313) 250-0280	Faculty: AZCOPT (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Chad R. Gallatin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (313) 576-1000 x 64016 Fax: (313) 576-1002 Email: chad.gallatinva.gov Pager: (313) 250-0074	Faculty: AZCOPT (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) ICO (Clinical associate professor) Michigan College of Optometry (Clinical associate professor) Salus University (Clinical associate professor) SCO (Clinical associate professor) Member: ABCMO AFOS AOA

Dr. Arlene Gold
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (313) 576-1000 x 65742 Fax: (313) 576-1002 Email: arlene.goldva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) OSU (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct professor) Member: AOA
Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Meredith Jeffrey
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 313-576-1000 x 65742 Fax: 313-576-1002 Email: meredith.jeffreyva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jared Most
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 313-576-1000 x 61312 Fax: 313-576-1002 Email: jared.mostva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Michigan College of Optometry (Clinical assistant professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Tatevik Movsisyan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS,FAAO Full-time Phone: 313-576-4588 Email: tatevik.movsisyanva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Craig R. Swanson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: craig.swansonva.gov Pager: (248) 367-0377 Indiana University: Adjunct clinical assistant professor	Faculty: AZCOPT (Adjunct associate clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct associate professor) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) OSU (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Dr. Christopher Walsh
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 313-576-1000 x 65742 Fax: 313-576-1002 Email: christopher.walsh3va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jaime B. Zadoff
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (313) 576-1000 x 65742 Fax: (313) 576-1002 Email: jaime.zadoffva.gov ICO: adjunct faculty assistant professor, Michigan College of Optometry: Clinical Assistant Professor	Faculty: AZCOPT (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) OSU (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Gaylord CBOC

Saginaw VAMC (VISN: 10 station: ) 2782 S Otsego Ave Gaylord, MI 49735

Dr. Elizabeth Tremblay
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 989-732-7525 x 15224 Fax: 989-321-4483 Email: Elizabeth.Tremblayva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Oscar G. Johnson VAMC

(VISN: 12 station: ) 325 East H Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Dean Hartwig, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
MCO	1	12 weeks	3

Dr. Dean L. Hartwig
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (906) 774-3300 x 32799 Email: dean.hartwigva.gov	Faculty: MCO (Clinical associate professor) Member: AOA

Saginaw - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC

(VISN: 11 station: 655) Optometry (123) 2830 McCarty Rd Saginaw, MI 48603	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Sarah Sharrard-Boughton, OD, Jason Fliegel, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	0-1	10 weeks	4
MCO	2	16 weeks	6

Dr. Brent L. Beldyga
Job Title: Staff Optometrist/Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: (989) 479-2500 x 11849 Fax: (989) 321-4926 Email: brent.beldyga2va.gov	Faculty: Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Jason J. Fliegel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (989) 497-2500 x 11845 Fax: (989) 791-2421 Email: jason.fliegelva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Central Michigan University (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO

Dr. Veronica Hrywnak
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (989) 497-2500 x 11851 Fax: (989) 321-4926 Email: veronica.hrywnakva.gov Pager: 16-658	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Member: NAVAO
ACMO certified Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Kathy J. Lewis
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (989) 497-2500 x 11846 Fax: (989) 321-4926 Email: kathy.lewisva.gov Pager: (989) 222-4246	Faculty: MCO (Clinical instructor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Optometry VISN Consultant Member

Dr. Gabrielle McGuire
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 989-497-2500 Fax: 989-321-2500 Email: gabrielle.mcguire2va.gov	Faculty: MCO (Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor) ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Central Michigan University (Clinical instructor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Katelyn Parmalee-Rau
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 989-497-2500 x 18458 Email: Katelyn.parmalee-rauva.gov	Faculty: MCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Sarah Sharrard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: sarah.sharrardva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Wyoming VA Health Care Center

VAMC Battle Creek (VISN: 11 station: 515BY) Eye Clinic 5835 Metro Way Wyoming, MI 49519	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Jordan Kuipers, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Michigan College of Optometry

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Joy A Kerns, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	0-2	12 weeks	0-6
Salus University	0-2	12 weeks	0-6
Chicago College of Optometry	0-2	12 weeks	0-6
SCO	0-2	12 weeks	0-6
MCO	3-4	16 weeks	9-12

Dr. Douglas A. Coon
Job Title: Chief Optometrist, Residency Director Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (616) 365-9575 x 37585 Fax: (616) 365-7509 Email: douglas.coonva.gov Pager: (269) 417-2465	Faculty: ICO (Clinical assistant professor) Western Michigan University (Clinical assistant professor) MCO (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Joy A. Kerns
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (616) 365-9462 Fax: (616) 365-9471 Email: joy.kernsva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Clinical assistant professor) Western Michigan University (Clinical assistant professor) Michigan College of Optometry (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Jordan N. Kuipers
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (616) 365-9462 Fax: (616) 365-9471 Email: jordan.kuipers2va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Clinical assistant professor) MCO (Clinical assistant professor) Western Michigan University (Clinical assistant professor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Justin Ullrey
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 616-249-5300 x 30562 Email: Justin.Ullreyva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

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Minnesota

Brainerd CBOC, St. Cloud

(VISN: 23 station: 656) 722 NW 7th St Brainerd, MN 56401

Dr. David Malchow
Job Title: Staff optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 218-855-1115 Email: david.malchowva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Minneapolis VA Health Care System

(VISN: 23 station: 618) One Veterans Drive 2E Eye Clinic Minneapolis, MN 55417	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Polytrauma Rehabilitation Network Site Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program

Student Program:

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UMSL	1-2	6 weeks	4-8*
UIWRSO	1-2	12 weeks	4-8*
SCO	1-2	12 weeks	4-8*

Dr. Grace Brown Bissonnette
Job Title: TECS Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 402-575-8431 Email: grace.brownbissonnetteva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Cornea and Contact Lenses) ACMO certified

Dr. Jessica Fedor
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 612-725-2000 Fax: 763-421-2067 Email: Jessica.fedorva.gov	Faculty: Rosenberg School of Optometry (Adjunct assistant professor) UMSL (Adjunct assistant professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO

Dr. Amy Garbo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (4d/w) Phone: (612) 467-1877 Fax: (612) 727-5972 Email: amy.garbova.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Kendra Pollard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full time Phone: (612) 467-1877 Fax: (612) 727-5972 Email: kendra.pollardva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Pamela Wendlandt
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (612) 725-2000 Fax: (763) 421-2067 Email: pamela.wendlandtva.gov	Member: AOA FCOVD Neuro-Optometric Rehab Assoc
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Pediatric Optometry, Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation)

Dr. Kristin Wilson
Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (612) 467-4191 (612) 727-5972 Email: Kristin.wilsonva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

St. Cloud VA

(VISN: 23 station: 656) Eye Clinic 4801 Veterans Drive St. Cloud, MN 56303	Blind Rehabilitation Center Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Rachael Lloyd, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UMSL	1	6 weeks	4
Salus University	1	12 weeks	4
SUNY	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Sean Dempsey
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (320) 252-1670 Email: sean.dempsey2va.gov	Member: NAVAO

Dr. Billie Krizan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Contract Phone: 320-255-6480 Email: billie.krizanva.gov	Member: AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Rachael Lloyd
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 320-255-6480 Fax: 320-255-6434 Email: rachael.lloydva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Carl R. Moon
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (302) 255-6429 Email: carl.moonva.gov

Dr. Amber R. Scharnweber
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: amber.scharnweber2va.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Kayleen Wagner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Contract Email: kayleen.wagnerva.gov

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Mississippi

Biloxi VA Medical Center

VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (VISN: 16 station: 520) Optometry (112E) 400 Veterans Blvd Biloxi, MS 39531

Dr. Tracy L.M. Ammann
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 228-385-6720

Dr. Leslie A. Hackworth
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time 0.5 FTEE Phone: (228) 523-5000 x 6720 Email: leslie.hackworthva.gov Membership: ABCMO	Member: AAO Fellow
Fellowship Trained: Contact Lens Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Cornea and Contact Lenses)

Dr. John L. Murphy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (2 days/week) Phone: (316) 650-3314 Email: john.murphy2va.gov

Dr. Megan D. Tomsik
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Chief of Optometry Education Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 228-523-5000 x 4063 Email: megan.tomsikva.gov	Faculty: UAB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

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Missouri

Branson VA CBOC

(VISN: 16 station: ) 5571 North Gretna Road Branson, MO 65616

Dr. Owen Setter
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (417) 243-2344 Fax: (417) 243-2380 Email: owen.setterva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. David M. Werner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (417) 243-2344 x 62312 Fax: (417) 243-2380 Email: david.wernerva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry) ACMO certified

Columbia - Harry S. Truman Memorial VAMC

VA Heartland-West (VISN: 15 station: 543) 589A4 SC/Surg Clinic 800 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65201	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1-2 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Christine C. Tran, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UMSL

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Richard Zimbalist, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UMSL	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Jeffrey Leipholtz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (573) 814-6000 x 52156 Email: jeffrey.leipholtzva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Dr. Christine C. Tran
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, FAAO Full-time Phone: (573) 814-6394 Fax: (573) 814-6340 Email: christine.tranva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Richard Zimbalist
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (573) 814-6000 x 53120 Fax: (573) 814-6340 Email: richard.zimbalistva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital

(VISN: 15 station: ) 800 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65201

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jeffrey Leipholtz, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UMSL	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Angella Gentry
Job Title: OD Degree(s): OD Staff Optometrist Phone: 573-814-6000 Fax: 573-814-6231 Email: Angella.Gentryva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Kansas City VA Medical Center

VA Heartland-West (VISN: 15 station: 589) Eye/Victors Clinic (112G) 4801 Linwood Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64128	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Kendra Null, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UMSL

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Timothy Harkins, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UMSL	3	16 weeks	12

Dr. Timothy J. Harkins
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (816) 861-4700 x 57434 Fax: (816) 922-3382 Email: timothy.harkinsva.gov harkins.timothykansas-city.med.va.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Assoc professor) Member: AOA

Dr. Candice A. Law
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (816) 861-4700 x 57906 Fax: 816-922-3382 Email: candice.lawva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Kristen Moyer
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (816) 861-4700 x 57402 Fax: 816-922-3382 Email: kristen.moyerva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified Optometry VISN Consultant Member

Dr. Delaram Shirazian
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 816-861-4700 x 56611 Fax: 816-922-4872 Email: delaram.shirazianva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Janessa Visin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist OD Phone: 816-861-4700 x 53675 Email: Janessa.visinva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct assistant professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Marshfield VA Clinic

(VISN: 15 station: 589JD) 1240 Banning Street Marshfield, MO 65706-2390

Dr. Kayla M Nervick
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time

Poplar Bluff VAMC

(VISN: 15 station: 647) 1500 N.Westwood Blvd. Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Dr. Tyler Tinsley Kramer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (2 days) Phone: (573) 727-0011 Email: tyler.kramerva.gov	Member: AOA
Research: Other

Dr. Paul Varner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Email: paul.varnerva.gov

Springfield VA CBOC (Gene Taylor)

(VISN: 16 station: 564BY) 1850 W. Republic Street Springfield, MO 65807	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Brittany Setzer, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NSUCO

Dr. Anne F. Polasek
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (417) 891-4800 x 64517 Fax: (417) 891-4922 Email: anne.polasekva.gov	Member: AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Family Practice Optometry)

Dr. Hilary M. Price
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (417) 891-4800 x 64517 Fax: (417) 891-4922 Email: hilary.priceva.gov	Faculty: NSUCO (Assistant adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Brittany Setzer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (417) 891-4800 x 64517 Fax: (417) 891-4922 Email: brittany.setzerva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

St. Louis VA - John Cochran Division

St. Louis VA Medical Center (VISN: 15 station: 657) Eye Clinic (112 JC) 1 Jefferson Barracks Road St. Louis, MO 63125	Low Vision Clinic Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Polytrauma Rehabilitation Network Site Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Julia Dombek, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UMSL

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: My-Chau Nguyen, oD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UMSL	2	16 weeks	6

Dr. Kristen M Buskirk
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (314) 652-4100 Email: Kristen.Buskirkva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Matthew C. Simpson
Job Title: Chief Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304) 429-6741 x 3879 Fax: (304) 429-7592 Email: matthew.simpson2va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct professor) Indiana University (Adjunct professor) TOSU (Adjunct professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jennifer Sutter
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: Jennifer.sutterva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

St. Louis VA - Jefferson Barracks

St. Louis VA Medical Center (VISN: 15 station: 657A0) Eye Clinic (11F JC) 1 Jefferson Barracks Road St. Louis, MO 63125-4181	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Steven Grondalski, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UMSL

Dr. Jennifer Sutter
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: Jennifer.sutterva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Warrensburg VA Clinic

(VISN: 15 station: ) 702 E. Young St. Warrensburg, MO 64093

Dr. Delaram Shirazian
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 816-861-4700 x 56611 Fax: 816-922-4872 Email: delaram.shirazianva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Janessa Visin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist OD Phone: 816-861-4700 x 53675 Email: Janessa.visinva.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct assistant professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Danielle Waller
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (816) 861-4700 x 53674 Fax: (660) 422-6354 Email: Danielle.Waller2va.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

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Montana

No Optometrists found.

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Nebraska

Grand Island Division

(VISN: 23 station: ) 2201 N. Broadwell Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803

Dr. Dustin Suminski
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (308) 382-3660 x 2061 Fax: (308) 389-5156 Email: dustin.suminskiva.gov Pager: (308) 864-2061	Member: AOA

Lincoln Division - VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System

(VISN: 23 station: 636A5) Eye Clinic 11AC 600 S. 70th Street Lincoln, NE 68510

Dr. Shannon Boone
Job Title: Staff Optometrists Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (402) 489-3802 x 6994 Fax: (402) 486-7851 Email: shannon.boone2va.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Crystal DeLuca
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 402-489-3802 Fax: 402-486-7851 Email: crystal.deluca2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Allison Guindon
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 402-489-3802 Fax: 402-486-7857 Email: allison.guindonva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AOA NAVAO AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease and Specialty Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease)

Dr. Princess Ostine
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 402-486-7881 Fax: 402-486-7857 Email: Princess.Ostineva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Vanessa Saltzgaber
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (402) 489-3802 x 6991 Fax: (402) 486-7851 Email: vanessa.saltzgaberva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

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Nevada

Southeast Las Vegas VA Clinic

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VISN: 21 station: 593) 1020 S. Boulder Highway Henderson, NV 89015

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Kevin Chan, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Marshall B. Ketchum University	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Kevin Chan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 702-791-9125 Fax: 702-791-9376 Email: Kevin.Chan3va.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Southwest Las Vegas VA clinic

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VISN: 21 station: 593) 7235 South Buffalo Drive Las Vegas , NV 89113

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Edeline, Lu OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Marshall B. Ketchum University	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Edeline Lu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 702-791-9125 Fax: 702-7919376 Email: edeline.luva.gov	Faculty: SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System

(VISN: 21 station: ) 2295 Kietzke Lane Reno, NV 89502	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Joan Browne, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: UCB

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jennifer Padolina, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Berkeley	1	10 weeks	5
PUCO	1	16 weeks	4

Dr. Laurie Davie
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 775-328-1773 x 6054 Fax: 775-326-5743 Email: laurie.davieva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Jennifer Padolina
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 775-786-7200 x 6057 Fax: 775-326-5743 Email: Jennifer.Padolinava.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Quan Vong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 775-328-1773 Fax: 775-326-5743 Email: Quan.Vongva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

(VISN: 22 station: 593) North Las Vegas VA Medical Center Eye Clinic (123) 6900 North Pecos Road North Las Vegas, NV 89086	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Lane Fujimoto, OD and Jennifer Monarrez, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCCO MBKU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Paul Vejabul, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	2	12 weeks	8
SCCO MBKU	5	12 weeks	20

Dr. Sophia Araujo-Hernandez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 702-791-9125 Fax: 702-791-9376 Email: sophia.araujohernandez2va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Theresa Chong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist/Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): BS, OD Full-time Phone: (702) 791-9125 Fax: (702) 791-9376 Email: theresa.chong2va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct instructor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Lane T. Fujimoto
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Service Degree(s): BS,OD Full-time Phone: (702) 791-9125 Fax: (702) 791-9376 Email: lane.fujimotova.gov ABCMO Certification	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Brian S. Kawasaki
Job Title: Deputy Chief, Optometry Service Degree(s): BS, OD, MBA Full-time Phone: (702) 791-9125 Fax: (702) 791-9376 Email: brian.kawasakiva.gov ABCMO Certification, VA Optometry Professional Standards Board Member	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct associate professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Optometry VISN Consultant Member Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr Mark A. Marquez, Jr.
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, OD Full-time Phone: 702-791-9125 Fax: 702-791-9376 Email: Mark.Marquezva.gov ABCMO Certification	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct instructor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Michelle E. Matson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BS, OD Full-time Phone: (702) 791-9125 Fax: (702) 791-9376 Email: michelle.matson3va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct instructor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. David J. Mietzner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, OD, MA Full-time Phone: 702-791-9125 Fax: 702-791-9376 Email: david.mietznerva.gov ABCMO certification	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Jennifer L. Monarrez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BS,OD Full-time Phone: 702-791-9125 Fax: 702-791-9376 Email: jennifer.monarrezva.gov ACMO, ABCMO Certification	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct instructor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Nina T. Tran
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BS, OD Full-time Phone: 702-791-9125 Fax: 702-791-9376 Email: nina.tranva.gov ABCMO Certification	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct instructor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry) ACMO certified

Dr. Paul A. Vejabul
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BS, OD Full-time Phone: (702) 791-9125 Fax: (702) 791-9376 Email: paul.vejabulva.gov ABCMO certification	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Optometry VISN Mentor

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New Hampshire

Manchester VAMC

(VISN: 1 station: 608) Eye Clinic (112) 718 Smyth Rd Manchester, NH 03104	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Nadia Zalatimo, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jessica Potter, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	1-2	3/6 months	4-8
NECO	3	3/6 months	4-8
IU School of Medicine	1	12 weeks	4
MCPHS	1	16 weeks	6

Dr. Jessica L. Potter
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (3 d/w) Phone: (603) 624-4366 x 6732 Fax: (603) 629-3217 Email: jessica.potterva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
ACMO certified

Dr. Nadia Zalatimo
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5FTEE) Phone: (603) 624-4366 x 6675 Fax: (603) 629-3217 Email: nadia.zalatimova.gov Pager: (603) 666-1775	Faculty: NECO (Assistant professor) Salus University (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility

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New Jersey

East Orange Campus - VA New Jersey Health Care System

VA New Jersey Health Care System (VISN: 3 station: 561) 112/Eye 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3* Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Cathy Marques, OD and Malinda Cafiero, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SUNY

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Joseph Cercone, OD and Mayur Bhavsar, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	2-3	12 weeks	8-12
SUNY	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Mayur Bhavsar
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (908) 647-0180 x 4590 (973) 676-1000 x 1138 Fax: 973-395-7188 Email: mayur.bhavsarva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Malinda A. Cafiero
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (5/8 FTE) Phone: (908) 647-0180 x 4590 Fax: (908) 604-5844 Email: malinda.cafierova.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Clinical associate professor) SUNY (Clinical associate professor) University of Houston School of Optometry (Clinical associate professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care)

Dr Catherine Chiu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (M,W,F) Phone: (973) 676-1000 x 1138 (908) 647-0180 x 4590 Fax: (973) 395-7188 (908)604-5844 Email: catherine.chiu2va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Michael E Chocky
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 973-676-1000 x 1138 908-647-0180 x 4590 Fax: 973-395-7188 Email: Michael.chockyva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Cathy Marques
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Residency Program Supervisor Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (973) 676-1000 x 3917 Fax: (973) 395-7188 Email: cathy.marquesva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Optometry VISN Mentor

Dr. Angela Tardanico
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (973) 676-1000 Email: angela.tardanicova.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Assistant clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Bruce D. Walker
Job Title: Associate Chief Degree(s): BS, OD Part-time (7/8) Phone: (908) 657-0180 x 4590 Fax: (908) 604-5249 Email: bruce.walker2va.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Clinical associate professor) SUNY (Clinical associate professor) University of Houston School of Optometry (Clinical associate professor) Member: AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Janis M. White
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD, PhD Full-time Phone: (973) 676-1000 x 2717 Fax: (973) 395-7188 Email: janis.whiteva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: ARVO

Fort Dix Army Base

(VISN: 3 station: ) Soldier Readiness Center / Attn: Optometry Bldg 5250 New Jersey Ave. Fort Dix, NJ 08640

Dr. Janet M. Conway
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (609) 562-2627 Fax: (609) 562-4097 Email: janet.conwayva.gov

Hackensack CBOC

VA NJ Healthcare System (VISN: 3 station: 561) 385 Prospect Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Residency Coordinator: Cathy Marques, OD and Malinda Cafiero, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SUNY

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Joseph Cercone and Mayur Bhavsar

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SUNY	1	12 weeks	4
Salus University	2-3	12 weeks	8-12

Dr Catherine Chiu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (M,W,F) Phone: (973) 676-1000 x 1138 (908) 647-0180 x 4590 Fax: (973) 395-7188 (908)604-5844 Email: catherine.chiu2va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care)

James J. Howard Community Clinic

East Orange Campus of VA New Jersey Health Care System (VISN: 3 station: ) 970 Rt. 70 Brick, NJ 08724

Dr. Rosine Alianakian
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (732) 206-8900 x 6127 Email: rosine.alianakianva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Saurin Patel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 732-206-8900 x 6127 Email: Saurin.Patel2va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Yelena Smart
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (732) 903-9400 x 6090 Fax: (732) 785-2604 Email: Yelena.Smartva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Lyons Campus - VA New Jersey Health Care System

VA New Jersey Health Care System (VISN: 3 station: 561A4) Optometry Clinic 151 Knollcroft Road Lyons, NJ 07939	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Cathy Marques, OD and Malinda Cafiero, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SUNY

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Joseph Cercone, OD and Mayur Bhavsar, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SUNY	2	12 weeks	4-8
Salus University	2-3	12 weeks	8-12
Western University	1	12 weeks	4
Midwestern University	0-1	12 weeks	0-4
IAUPR	0-1	16 weeks	0-2

Dr. Mayur Bhavsar
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (908) 647-0180 x 4590 (973) 676-1000 x 1138 Fax: 973-395-7188 Email: mayur.bhavsarva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Malinda A. Cafiero
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (5/8 FTE) Phone: (908) 647-0180 x 4590 Fax: (908) 604-5844 Email: malinda.cafierova.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Clinical associate professor) SUNY (Clinical associate professor) University of Houston School of Optometry (Clinical associate professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care)

Dr Joseph Cercone
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (908) 647-0180 x 4590 Fax: (908) 604-5844 Email: joseph.cerconeva.gov	Faculty: Midwestern University (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct associate clinical professor) SUNY (Adjunct associate clinical professor) University of Houston School of Optometry (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Western University (Adjunct associate clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Dr Catherine Chiu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (M,W,F) Phone: (973) 676-1000 x 1138 (908) 647-0180 x 4590 Fax: (973) 395-7188 (908)604-5844 Email: catherine.chiu2va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Angela Tardanico
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (973) 676-1000 Email: angela.tardanicova.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Assistant clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Bruce D. Walker
Job Title: Associate Chief Degree(s): BS, OD Part-time (7/8) Phone: (908) 657-0180 x 4590 Fax: (908) 604-5249 Email: bruce.walker2va.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Clinical associate professor) SUNY (Clinical associate professor) University of Houston School of Optometry (Clinical associate professor) Member: AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO

Tinton Falls CBOC

(VISN: 3 station: ) 55 North Gilbert Street Tinton Falls, NJ 077011

Dr. Rosine Alianakian
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (732) 206-8900 x 6127 Email: rosine.alianakianva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Yelena Smart
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (732) 903-9400 x 6090 Fax: (732) 785-2604 Email: Yelena.Smartva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

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New Mexico

Albuquerque Raymond G. Murphy VAMC

New Mexico Veterans Healthcare System (VISN: 22 station: 501) Optometry (112A) 1501 San Pedro SE Albuquerque, NM 87108	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Suchitra Katiyar, MPH, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: University of Houston School of Optometry

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Daniel Detwiler, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NSUCO	1	8 weeks	1
MUACO	1-2	12 weeks	3-6
University of Houston School of Optometry	1-2	14 weeks	3-6

Dr. Cassandra Lappegaard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 505-265-4143 Fax: 505-256-5761 Email: Cassandra.lappegaardva.gov

Dr. Kevin J. Mercado
Job Title: V22 TeleEye Hub Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: kevin.mercadova.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Stacy M Washington
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 505-265-1711 x 3104 Email: stacy.washington1va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

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New York

Albany VAMC - Samuel S. Stratton

(VISN: 2 station: 500) Eye Clinic (112C) 113 Holland Ave. Albany, NY 12208	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Jennifer Grill
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full Phone: 518-626-5000 Email: jennifer.grillva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Marc S. Hecker
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (518) 626-5850 Fax: (518) 626-5846 Email: marc.heckerva.gov Pager: (518) 229-6797	Member: AAO Fellow AOA

Dr. Robert J. Ruggiero
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (518) 626-5850 Fax: (518) 626-5846 Email: robert.ruggiero2va.gov	Faculty: Albany Medical College (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Batavia VAMC

(VISN: 2 station: 528A4) 222 Richmond Avenue Eye Clinic Batavia, NY 14020

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Julia Terry, OD

Dr. Julia Terry
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (585) 297-1079 Fax: (585) 297-1191 Email: julia.terryva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Optometry VISN Mentor

Bath VAMC

(VISN: 2 station: 514) Bath, NY 14810

Dr. Steven Follansbee
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 607-664-2627 Email: steven.follansbeeva.gov	Member: NAVAO

Bronx VAMC

(VISN: 2 station: 526) Eye Clinic (Area 2C) 130 W. Kingsbridge Rd. Bronx, NY 10468	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. David M. Galeoto
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,FAAO Full-time Phone: (718) 584-9000 x 6482 Fax: 718-741-4629 Email: david.galeotomed.va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Teresa Lim
Job Title: Staff Optometrist/Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (718) 584-9000 x 6566 Email: teresa.limva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Brooklyn Campus - New York Harbor Health Care System

New York Harbor Health Care System (VISN: 2 station: 630A4) Surgery/Optometry (112) 800 Poly Place Brooklyn, NY 11209	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Michelle D' Amura, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SUNY

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Evan Canellos, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SUNY	2	10 weeks	8*
Salus University	1	12 weeks	2-4*
ICO	1	12 weeks	2-4*

Dr. Evan C. Canellos
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (718) 836-6600 x 6497 Fax: (718) 567-4078 Email: evan.canellosva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Assistant clinical professor) ICO (Clinical preceptor) Salus University (Clinical preceptor) Member: AAO Fellow ARVO NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Lisa Chan-O'Connell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (718) 836-6600 x 8093 Email: lisa.chan-oconnellva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) UMSL (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Jeffrey M. Chou
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Part-Time Phone: 718-836-6600 x 1392 Email: jeffrey.chou2va.gov
Research: Other

Buffalo VAMC

Upstate NY Healthcare System (VISN: 2 station: 528) 3495 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Residency Coordinator: Richard Soden, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions:

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Carolyn Ihrig, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Jacquelyn M. Dougherty
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.80 FTEE) Phone: (716) 862-7843 Email: jacquelyn.doughertyva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Carolyn Ihrig
Job Title: Chief, Advanced (Hoptel) Outpatient Blind Rehabilitation Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (716) 862-7440 Fax: (716) 862-8664 Email: Carolyn.ihrigva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) University of Buffalo Ophthalmology (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Optometry VISN Mentor

Dr. James Simmons
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Part-time (20hrs) Phone: 716-862-7843 Fax: 716-862-8664 Email: James.Simmons4va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Canandaigua VAMC

(VISN: 2 station: 532) 400 Ft. Hill Ave. Canandaigua, NY 14424

Dr. Angeliki Arvanitogiannis
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 585-473-3695 Fax: 585-473-3695 Email: Angeliki.arvanitogiannisva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Ing-Chyong Chen-Rawson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 5853937261 Fax: 5853938375 Email: ing-chyong.chen-rawsonva.gov	Member: ARVO

Dr. Jill Gottehrer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 585-393-7293 Fax: 585-393-8375 Email: jill.gottehrer2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Frederick C. Schamu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (585) 463-2600 x 32418 Fax: (585) 473-3695 Email: fredrick.schamuva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA

Castle Point Campus

VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System (VISN: 2 station: 620A4) Optometry Service (620-123) 41 Castle Point Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Jean Y Jung, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SUNY

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jean Jung, MS, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	2	12 weeks
NECO	2	12 weeks
ICO	2	12 weeks
SUNY	2	12 weeks

Dr. Michael Ferri
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (914) 737-4400 x 2014 Fax: (914) 788-4373 Email: michael.ferri2va.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Assistant clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Felicia A. Fodera
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (2 day/week) Phone: (845) 831-2000 x 5664 Fax: (845) 838-5267 Email: felicia.foderava.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow

Dr. Shelly R. Hay
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (845) 831-2000 x 5664 (845) 265-4388 Fax: (845) 838-5267 Email: shelly.haymed.va.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) NECO (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Dr. William F. O'Connell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTE) Phone: (914) 737-4400 x 3158 Email: william.oconnellva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Diplomate Low Vision AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO

Dr. Miriam M. Rolf
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, supervisor of optometry Degree(s): BA, MS, OD Full-time Phone: (845) 831-2000 x 5663 Fax: (845) 838-5267 Email: miriam.rolfva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO

Dr. Kelly H. Thomann
Job Title: Program Manager, Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (914) 737-4400 x 2241 Fax: (914) 788-4373 Email: kelly.thomanva.gov Pager: (914) 760-6871	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct associate professor) SUNY (Adjunct associate professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Optometry VISN Consultant Member Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Dawn N. Tomasini
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (4 days) Phone: (845) 831-2000 x 5663 Fax: (845) 838-5267 Email: tomasini.dawnmontrose.va.gov dawn.tomasinimed.va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Optometry VISN Mentor

James J. Peters VA Medical Center

(VISN: 2 station: ) 130 W. Kingsbridge Rd. Bronx, NY 10468

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Tam Ying, OD, MS, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	2	12 weeks	8

Dr. Terry Luk
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 718-584-9000 x 6692 Fax: 718-741-4798 Email: terry.lukva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Manhattan VAMC

(VISN: 2 station: ) Optometry 423 E 23 St New York, NY 10010

Dr. Michelle D'Amura
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (212) 686-7500 x 3086 Fax: (212) 951-6874 Email: Michelle.DAmurava.gov	Member: AAO Fellow ARVO NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Aaron Schron
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): AAS, BS, OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (212) 686-7500 x 4518 Email: aaron.schronva.gov	Faculty: NYU Medical School (Clinical instructor)

Dr. Elliot Schwartz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, OD Full-time Phone: (212) 686-7500 x 3084 Fax: (212) 951-6874 Email: elliot.schwartzva.gov	Faculty: NYU Medical School (Clinical instructor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Alyssa Tursi
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 212-686-7500 x 7172 Email: Alyssa.Tursiva.gov	Member: AOA

Montrose - FDR VA Hospital

VA Hudson Valley Health Care System (VISN: 2 station: 620) Optometry Service (620-123) 2094 Albany Post Rd Montrose, NY 10548	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Jean Y Jung, OD, MS Resident Affiliated Institutions: SUNY

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michael Ferri, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SUNY	1	12 weeks	4-6
Salus University	1	12 weeks	4
NECO	2	12 weeks	8
ICO	1	12 weeks	2

Dr. Michael Ferri
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (914) 737-4400 x 2014 Fax: (914) 788-4373 Email: michael.ferri2va.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Assistant clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jean Jung
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Supervisor of Externs Degree(s): OD, MS Part-time (4 days) Phone: (914) 737-4400 x 2214 Fax: (914) 788-4373 Email: jean.jungva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct clinical faculty) NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) SUNY (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO

Dr. William F. O'Connell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTE) Phone: (914) 737-4400 x 3158 Email: william.oconnellva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Diplomate Low Vision AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO

Dr. Kelly H. Thomann
Job Title: Program Manager, Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (914) 737-4400 x 2241 Fax: (914) 788-4373 Email: kelly.thomanva.gov Pager: (914) 760-6871	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct associate professor) SUNY (Adjunct associate professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Optometry VISN Consultant Member Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Steward Wang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (914) 737-4400 x 2241 Fax: (914) 788-4373 Email: steward.wangva.gov Pager: (914) 957-0440	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct associate professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) NECO (Adjunct clinical preceptor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Nancy N. Wong
Job Title: Supervisor, Optometry Residency Program Degree(s): OD, PhD Full-time Phone: (704) 597-3500 x 7600 Fax: (704) 597-3587 Email: nancy.wongva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Northport VA Medical Center

(VISN: 2 station: 632) Optometry Service (123) 79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Michael Fischer, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SUNY

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Grace Tan, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SUNY	1-2	12 weeks	4-8
NECO	1	12 weeks	4
Salus University	1-2	12 weeks	4-8
ICO	1	12 weeks	1-2

Dr. Gina Maria Cardone
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (1 day) Phone: (631) 261-4400 x 2038 Fax: (631) 266-6056 Email: gina.cardoneva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Keith Dworkin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, OD Part-time (0.1) Phone: (631) 261-4400 x 2137 Fax: (631) 266-6056 Email: keith.dworkinva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA NAVAO

Dr. Lynn Finnegan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.4) Phone: (631) 261-4400 x 2137 Fax: (631) 266-6056 Email: lynn.finneganva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Clinical associate professor)

Dr. Gwen R. Gnadt
Job Title: Coordinator, Student Intern Program Degree(s): OD, MPH Part-time (0.4 FTEE) Phone: (631) 261-4400 x 2137 Fax: (631) 266-6056 Email: gwen.gnadtva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA APHA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Joseph Hallak
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, PhD, Optical Engineer Part-time (.3 FTEE) Phone: (631) 261-4400 x 2137 Fax: (631) 266-6056 Email: joseph.hallakmed.va.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Nassaj University Medical Center (Director CL & LV Clinic) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO

Dr. Bradley R. Meltzer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.4 FTEE) Phone: (631) 261-4400 x 2038 Email: bradley.meltzerva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: FCOVD
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation)

Dr. Marina Epelman Meyerowitz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.4 FTEE) Phone: (631) 261-4400 x 2137 Fax: (631) 266-6056 Email: marina.meyerowitzva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care, Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation)

Dr. Shephali Patel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist/Residency Coordinator Degree(s): OD,MS Full Time Phone: 631-261-4400 x 2136 Email: shephali.patelva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) SUNY (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AMSUS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care, Vision Therapy/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Catherine Scandiffio
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD

Dr. Grace Tan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-Time Phone: (631) 261-4440 x 2038 (631) 757-4440 Fax: (631) 266-6056 (631) 757-4593 Email: grace.tan2va.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical professor) SUNY (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Sonia Valle
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.2 FTE) Phone: (631) 499-8811 Fax: (631) 499-8846 Email: sonia.valleva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA

Pine Plains CBOC

VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System (VISN: 2 station: ) Pine Plains, NY 12567

Dr. Kelly H. Thomann
Job Title: Program Manager, Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (914) 737-4400 x 2241 Fax: (914) 788-4373 Email: kelly.thomanva.gov Pager: (914) 760-6871	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct associate professor) SUNY (Adjunct associate professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Optometry VISN Consultant Member Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Port Jervis

VA Hudson Valley (VISN: 2 station: ) 150 Pike St. Port Jervis, NY 12771

Dr. Michael Ferri
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (914) 737-4400 x 2014 Fax: (914) 788-4373 Email: michael.ferri2va.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Assistant clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Rochester VA OPC

(VISN: 2 station: ) 919 Westfall Rd Rochester, NY 14618

Dr. Angeliki Arvanitogiannis
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 585-473-3695 Fax: 585-473-3695 Email: Angeliki.arvanitogiannisva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Ing-Chyong Chen-Rawson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 5853937261 Fax: 5853938375 Email: ing-chyong.chen-rawsonva.gov	Member: ARVO

Dr. Frederick C. Schamu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (585) 463-2600 x 32418 Fax: (585) 473-3695 Email: fredrick.schamuva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA

Rome OPC

(VISN: 2 station: 0) 125 Brookley Drive Rome, NY 13440

Dr. Steven Ohlbaum
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Contract (2 days/week) Phone: (315) 334-7100 x 57363 Fax: (315) 797-9124 Email: steven.ohlbaumva.gov	Member: AOA

Dr. Joshua E. Vanderhoof
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 315-334-7100 x 57363 Email: joshua.vanderhoofva.gov

St. Albans Campus - New York Harbor Health Care System

New York Harbor Health Care System (VISN: 2 station: 630A5) Optometry Section (112Z) Linden Blvd and 179th Street St. Albans, NY 11425	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4* Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Michelle D'Amura, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SUNY

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Evan Canellos, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	4
SUNY	1	12 weeks	4
Salus University	1	12 weeks	4
Waterloo	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Evan C. Canellos
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (718) 836-6600 x 6497 Fax: (718) 567-4078 Email: evan.canellosva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Assistant clinical professor) ICO (Clinical preceptor) Salus University (Clinical preceptor) Member: AAO Fellow ARVO NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Jeffrey M. Chou
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Part-Time Phone: 718-836-6600 x 1392 Email: jeffrey.chou2va.gov
Research: Other

Staten Island VA

New York Harbor Health Care System (VISN: 2 station: ) Eye Clinic 21 Water Street Staten Island, NY 10304

Dr. Victoria Bolbirer
Job Title: Staff optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (24 hours) Phone: (718) 630-3550 x 1507 Fax: (718) 556-2102 Email: victoria.bolbirerva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA

Syracuse VAMC

VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York (VISN: 2 station: 670) Eye Clinic (112E) 800 Irving Ave. Syracuse, NY 13210	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Rachel Albrecht, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SUNY	1	12 weeks	2
MCPHS	1	12 weeks	2

Dr. Gerald P. Abruzzese
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (315) 425-4400 x 53281 Fax: (315) 425-4380 Email: gerald.abruzzeseva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct faculty) University of Montreal (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Rachel Albrecht
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 315-425-4400 Fax: 615-425-4380 Email: rachel.albrechtva.gov	Faculty: MCPHS (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Kathleen M. Gaynor
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 607-772-9100 x 53125 Fax: 607-772-3081 Email: kathleen.gaynorva.gov	Member: NAVAO

Dr. Richard Krzyzak
Part-time contractor Phone: (315) 476-7461 x 3639 Fax: (315) 477-4547

Dr. Nolan Wilson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 315-425-4400 x 53281 Fax: 315-425-4380 Email: Nolan.Wilson2VA.gov	Faculty: MCPHS (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow ABO Diplomate AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

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North Carolina

Charlotte VA CBOC

W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center (VISN: 6 station: 659GA) 8601 University East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28213	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 6 Speciality: Hospital-Based Optometry/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Jeffrey Joy, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Nancy, N. Wong

Dr. Elizabeth Cody
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Student Coordinator Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 704-329-1300 x 81800 Fax: 704-357-7539 Email: elizabeth.codyva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) TOSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Yesha Gami
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 704-597-3500 x 37600 Fax: 704-597-3587 Email: yesha.gamiva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Ania Hamp
Job Title: Charlotte Eye Clinic Section Chief Degree(s): BGS, OD Full-time Phone: (704) 329-1300 x 31843 Fax: (704) 357-7534 Email: ania.hampva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) TOSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Matthew Levernosh
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (704) 597-3500 x 7600 Fax: (704) 597-3587 Email: matthew.levernoshva.gov

Dr. Kristin Richwine
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (704) 597-3500 Fax: (704) 597-3587 Email: kristin.richwine-elledgeva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct assistant professor) TOSU (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Charlotte VA HCC

(VISN: 6 station: 659) 3506 West Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC 28213

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Nancy N. Wong, OD, PhD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	4	3/6 months	variable

Dr. Yesha Gami
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 704-597-3500 x 37600 Fax: 704-597-3587 Email: yesha.gamiva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Ania Hamp
Job Title: Charlotte Eye Clinic Section Chief Degree(s): BGS, OD Full-time Phone: (704) 329-1300 x 31843 Fax: (704) 357-7534 Email: ania.hampva.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) TOSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Shradha Parikh
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (704) 597-3500 x 7600 Fax: 704-597-3587 Email: shradha.parikhva.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Lyndon C Wong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: Lyndon.Wongva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation)

Durham VAMC

(VISN: 6 station: 558) 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705	Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program

Dr. Michael Carstens
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 919-286-0411 x 4150 Fax: 919-416-5815 Email: Miachel.carstensva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Dr. Joseph A. Halabis
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (919) 286-0411 x 5135 Fax: (919) 416-5815 Email: joseph.halabismed.va.gov Pager: (919) 970-7100	Faculty: Duke University (Asst consulting professor in ophthalmology) TOSU (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Durham VAMC - Brier Creek

(VISN: 6 station: 558) Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic - Brier Cre 8081 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 120 Raleigh , NC 27617

Dr. John A. Dziadul
Job Title: Director, Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (919) 286-5237 Fax: (919) 286-5223 Email: john.dziadulva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Heather Whyte
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full time Phone: 919-286-0411 x 5135 Fax: 919-416-5880 Email: Heather.Whyte15va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation) Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Fayetteville NC VAMC

(VISN: 6 station: 565) 7300 South Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28304

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: James A. Porter, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	2	3/6 months	variable

Dr. Diane M. Lindsay
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (910) 343-5300 Email: diane.lindsayva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Franklin, NC CBOC

(VISN: 6 station: ) 647 Wayah Street Franklin, NC 28734

Dr. Steve K. Davis
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (828) 369-1781 (800) 932-6408 Fax: (828) 369-1809 Email: steven.davis7va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS

Greenville VA Health Care Center, NC

(VISN: 6 station: ) Eye Clinic 401 Moye Blvd. Greenville, NC 27834	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Armstrong Keodara, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: MCPHS

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Leticia Santa, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
MCPHS	1	12 weeks	variable
IU School of Medicine	1	12 weeks	variable
SCO	1	16 weeks	variable

Dr. Andrew J Di Mattina
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 252-830-2149 x 14359 Fax: 252-830-2510 Email: Andrew.Dimattinava.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Armstrong Keodara
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 252-830-2149 Fax: 252-830-2510 Email: Armstrong.Keodarava.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Ryan Eric Kern
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 252-830-2149 Email: ryan.kernva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Leticia Santa
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 252-830-2149 Fax: 252-830-2510 Email: Leticia.Santava.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr Jeffrey Sterling
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 252-830-2149 Fax: 252-830-2510 Email: Jeffrey.Sterlingva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO NCSOS Scleral Lens Ed. Soc. Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Hickory CBOC

Charles George VA Medical Center (VISN: 6 station: 637) 2440 Century Place, SE Hickory , NC 28602

Dr. Matias E Della Bella
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): MS, OD Part-time Phone: (828) 431-5600 x 8011 Fax: (828) 431-5697 Email: matias.dellabella3va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Kernersville VA Health Care Center

W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center (VISN: 6 station: 659BY) 1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway Kernersville, NC 27284

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Timothy A. Shoff, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	10 weeks	variable
Berkeley	1	10 weeks	variable
MCPHS	1	10 weeks	variable
Chicago College of Optometry	1	12 weeks	variable

Dr. Lauren R. Hunt
Job Title: Section Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 704-638-9000 x 14318 Fax: 704-645-6020 Email: lauren.hunt3va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Theresa A. Jay
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: theresa.jayva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Saidivya Komma
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 336-515-5000 x 21586 336-515-5000 x 21286 Saidivya.Kommava.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Kristine Loo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): MS, OD Full-time Phone: 336-515-5000 x 21586 336-515-5000 x 21504 Fax: (704)645-6020 Email: kristine.loo2va.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct professor) MCPHS (Affiliate adjunct) UCB (Affiliate adjunct) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Dr. Diana Mah
Job Title: Winston-Salem CBOC Eye Clinic Section Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (336) 515-5000 x 21586 (336) 515-5000 x 21504 Email: diana.mahva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) ICO (Adjunct professor) MCO (Affiliate Professor) UCB (Affiliate Professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Research: Principal Investigator

Dr. Jarett Mazzarella
Job Title: Section Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 336-515-5000 x 21586 336-515-5000 x 21504 Email: jarett.mazzarellava.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) ICO (Adjunct professor) MCPHS (Affiliate Professor) UCB (Affiliate Professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Philip Roels
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 336-515-5000 x 21586 (336)768-3296 x 1424 (336)760-5484 Email: philip.roelsva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct professor) MCPHS (Affiliate adjunct) Salus University (Affiliate adjunct) UCB (Affiliate adjunct) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Timothy A. Shoff
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 336-515-5000 x 21586 Email: timothy.shoffva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Rachel Werner
Job Title: Staff optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 336-515-5000 x 21283 Fax: 336-515-5308 Email: rachel.werner1va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Susan Yee
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): RN, OD Full-time Phone: (336) 515-5000 x 21586 336-515-5000 x 21504 Email: susan.yee2va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct professor) Salus University (Adjunct professor) MCPHS (Affiliate adjunct) UCB (Affiliate adjunct) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Morehead City CBOC

(VISN: 6 station: ) Optometry Section 5420 Hwy 70 Morehead City , NC 28557

Dr. Dale F. Fath
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (252) 240-2349 x 3452 Fax: (252) 240-1840 Email: dale.fathva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
ACMO certified

Salisbury - W. G. Hefner VAMC

W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center (VISN: 6 station: 659) Optometry Service (11-I) 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 6 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Jeffrey Joy, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Matthew Levernosh, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	2	3/6 months	varies
NOVA	2	12 weeks	varies
SCO	2	16 weeks	varies
OSU	1-2	16 weeks	varies
UABSO	1	16 weeks	varies

Dr. Jennifer K Bulmann
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 314-642-5565 Email: Jennifer.Bulmannva.gov Remote Tele Eye Provider	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Charles (Jack) N. Davis, Jr
Job Title: Assistant Chief Degree(s): OD, MA, MPH, MHA Full-time Phone: (704) 638-9000 x 3789 Fax: (704) 638-3868 Email: charles.davis8med.va.gov	Faculty: NSUCO (Assoc professor) TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AFOS AOA Optometric Clin Research Group
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry) Research: Principal Investigator

Dr. Theresa A. Jay
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: theresa.jayva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Jeffrey T. Joy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist/Residency Supervisor Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (704) 638-3825 x 3783 Fax: (704) 638-3868 Email: jeffrey.joy1va.gov	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct clinical instructor) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Matthew Levernosh
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (704) 597-3500 x 7600 Fax: (704) 597-3587 Email: matthew.levernoshva.gov

Dr. Robert W. Morris
Job Title: Tele-Retinal Imaging Section Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (704) 638-3825 Fax: (704) 645-6020	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct professor) SCO (Adjunct professor) TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility, VISN

Dr. Simmy Panchal
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 704-638-9000 x 13790 Email: simmy.panchalva.gov	Member: ABO Diplomate NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Cornea & Contact Lenses)

Dr. Joan M. Sears
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Externship Coordinator Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (704) 638-9000 x 3836 (704) 638-9000 x 3825 Fax: (704) 645-6020 Email: joan.searsva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) TOSU (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Scott Slagle
Job Title: Telehealth Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 948-205-1774 Email: scott.slagleva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AMSUS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Heather Spampinato
Job Title: TeleEye Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 704-638-9000 x 13773 Email: Heather.Spampinatova.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Aaron Tarbett
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (704)638-9000 x 3748 (704)638-9000 x 4318 Fax: (704)645-6020 Email: aaron.tarbettva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) TOSU (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

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Fargo VAMROC

(VISN: 23 station: ) Eye Clinic (112E) 2101 Elm St. N Fargo, ND 58102	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. James Engstrom
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (701) 239-3700 x 3991 Fax: (701) 237-2648 Email: james.engstromva.gov	Member: AOA

Dr. Nathan L. Vetter
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 701-261-4042 Email: nathan.vetter2va.gov	Member: AOA

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Ohio

Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center

VA Central Ohio Healthcare System (VISN: 10 station: ) 420 N. James Rd Columbus , OH 43219

Dr. Jessica Kreinbrink
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 614-257-5642 Fax: 614-257-5288 Email: jessica.kreinbrinkva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Elizabeth Perch
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 614-257-5642 Fax: 614-257-5288 Email: Elizabeth.perchva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Akron VA CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: ) Eye clinic 55 West Waterloo Road Akron, OH 44319

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Erica Keller, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
OSU	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Jennifer A. Goldberg
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 724-7715 x 1223 Fax: (330) 724-1029 Email: jennifer.goldbergmed.va.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct associate professor) ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Kathryn Gordon
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 724-7715 x 1220 Fax: (330) 724-1029 Email: kathryn.gordonva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Erica Keller
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 724-7715 x 1224 Fax: (330) 724-1027 Email: Erica.kellerva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr Julie Marko
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 330-724-7715 Email: Julie.Marko2va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. William R. Rudy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (419) 366-4033 Fax: (330) 724-1029 Email: william.rudyva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Natasha Taleff
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 330-724-7715 x 1218 Email: natasha.taleffva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Athens CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: ) 510 West Union Street Athens, OH 45701

Dr. Sherry Compston
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS Full-time Phone: 740-568-0412 Fax: 740-4568-0413 Email: sherry.compstonva.gov	Faculty: OSU (Associated Faculty) OSU (Clinical instructor) OSU (Clinical professor) OSU (Module Manager Binocular & Pediatric Service) Member: AFOS COVD NAVAO OEP
Fellowship Trained: Family Practice Optometry

Dr. William Hileman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (740) 773-1141 x 7853 Email: william.hilemanva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Compston Sherry
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS Full-time Phone: 740-568-0412 Fax: 740-568-0413 Email: sherry.compstonva.gov	Member: AFOS NAVAO OEP
Fellowship Trained: Family Practice Optometry

Dr. Natalie Wong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 740-773-1141 x 1317 Email: Natalie.Wong1va.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Associated Faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Canton Outpatient Clinic

Louis Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs (VISN: 10 station: 541BY) Eye Clinic (112C) 733 Market Avenue South South Canton, OH 44702	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Stacia Yaniglos, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: TOSU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Ben Flagel, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	1
OSU	1	16 weeks	3-4

Dr. Michael Dobos
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (330) 489-4600 x 1710 Fax: (330) 489-4805 Email: michael.dobosva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Assistant clinical professor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Ben J. Flagel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 489-4600 x 1710 Fax: (330) 489-4580 Email: benjamin.flagelva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical instructor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Chillicothe VAMC

(VISN: 10 station: 538) Eye Clinic (161) 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601-0999	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Hospital-Based Optometry Residency Coordinator: Susan Zacatelco, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: OSU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Emily Reynolds, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
IU School of Medicine	1	13 weeks	4
OSU	2	15 weeks	6

Dr. William Hileman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (740) 773-1141 x 7853 Email: william.hilemanva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Jennifer Holmes
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 740-773-1141 Fax: 740-779-5535 Email: Jennifer.Holmes10va.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Associated Faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Brian A. Montgomery
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): MS, OD Full-time Phone: (740) 773-1141 x 7853 Fax: (740) 772-7143 Email: brian.montgomerymed.va.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO

Dr. Lindsay M. Stronz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (740) 773-1141 Fax: (740) 779-5535 Email: lindsay.stronzva.gov	Faculty: OSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Natalie Wong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 740-773-1141 x 1317 Email: Natalie.Wong1va.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Associated Faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Cincinnati VAMC

(VISN: 10 station: 539) Optometry 2929 Highland Ave Cincinnati, OH 45219	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Matt Horton OD, FAAO Resident Affiliated Institutions: OSU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Matthew Hochwalt, OD & Meaghan Horton

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	0-4
IU School of Medicine	1-2	12 weeks	4-8
OSU	2	16 weeks	6
Kentucky College of Optometry	1	16 weeks	3
SCO	1	16 weeks	0-3

Dr. Elizabeth Fahy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: elizabeth.fahyva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow ARVO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Amila Herbert
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (513) 559-3600 Fax: (513) 475-6944 Email: amila.herbertva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Matthew Hochwalt
Job Title: Externship Director Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (513) 559-3600 Fax: (513) 475-6944 Email: matthew.hochwaltva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Matt Horton
Job Title: Residency Program Director Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (513) 559-3600 Fax: (513) 475-6944 Email: Matthew.horton3va.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Meaghan Horton
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (513) 559-3600 Fax: (513) 475-6944 Email: meaghan.hortonva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. William D. Kress
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, FAAO Full-time Phone: 513-559-3600 Fax: 513-475-6944 Email: William.kressva.gov	Faculty: OSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Erik Kuntzsch
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-Time Phone: 513-559-3600 Fax: 513-475-6944 Email: Erik.Kuntzschva.gov	Faculty: OSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO ABO Diplomate
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Laura V Perron
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: Laura.Perronva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Aditha Reddy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MPH Full-time Phone: 513-559-3599 Fax: 513-475-6944 Email: Aditha.Reddy2va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Eric Reinhard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (513) 559-3600 Fax: (513) 475-6944 Email: eric.reinhardva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO

Dr Samuel A Saeli
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 513-5593600 Email: sameul.saeli2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Daniele P. Saltarelli
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 859-282-4480 Fax: 513-475-6944 Email: Daniele.Saltarelliva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Kelly R. Thompson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (513) 559-3600 Fax: (513) 475-6944 Email: kelly.thompson4va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Assistant professor) TOSU (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO OEP
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Research: Principal Investigator

Clermonth Community Based Outpatient Clinic

Cincinnati VA Medical Center (VISN: 10 station: ) 4600 Beechwood Road Cincinnati, OH 45244

Dr Samuel A Saeli
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 513-5593600 Email: sameul.saeli2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Cleveland - Brecksville Division

Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMC (VISN: 10 station: 541A0) Optometry (112B) 10000 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Stacia Yaniglos, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: TOSU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Vincent L. Driggs, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
TOSU	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Vincent L. Driggs
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (440) 526-3030 x 6833 Fax: (440) 838-6045 Email: vincent.driggsva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Corrie D. Weitzel
Job Title: Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Part-time (20 hours/week) Phone: (440) 526-3030 Email: corrie.weitzelva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Danielle Wilhelm
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 313-942-6527 x 65742 Email: Danielle.Wilhelmva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) OSU (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Angela Gullifer Zurowski
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, OD Full-time Phone: (440) 526-3030 x 6833 Fax: (440) 838-6045 Email: angela.zurowskiva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Cleveland VAMC - Wade Park Division

Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMC (VISN: 10 station: 541) 10701 East Blvd (112w) Cleveland, OH 44106	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 5 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: David Roncone, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: OSU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Piana Simpson, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	0-1
Salus University	1	12 weeks	0-1
Chicago College of Optometry	1	12 weeks	0-1
OSU	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Scott Anthony
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Section Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (216) 791-3800 Fax: (216) 707-5974 Email: scott.anthonyva.gov	Faculty: Case Western Reserve School of Medicine (Clinical assistant professor) ICO (Clinical assistant professor) TOSU (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Rachael Canania
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (216) 791-3800 x 6087 Email: rachael.cananiava.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Jennifer H. Engle
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (3/8) Phone: (216) 791-3800 x 3902 Email: jennifer.engleva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Caroline Haberthy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 614-966-5071 Email: caroline.haberthyva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Gurpinderjeet Kaur
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (216) 791-3800 x 3065 Email: Gurpinderjeet.Kaurva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. David P. Roncone
Job Title: Residency Program Coordinator Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (216) 791-3800 x 3902 Fax: (216) 229-2390 Email: david.ronconeva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) TOSU (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AAO Diplomate Cornea AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO OCRT Optometric Retina Society
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Danielle Wilhelm
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 313-942-6527 x 65742 Email: Danielle.Wilhelmva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) OSU (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Angela Gullifer Zurowski
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, OD Full-time Phone: (440) 526-3030 x 6833 Fax: (440) 838-6045 Email: angela.zurowskiva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Cleveland VAMC Wade Park Division V10 Clinical Research Hub

(VISN: 10 station: 541) 10701 East Blvd (112w) Cleveland, OH 44106

Dr. Christina Hicks-Hubbard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 313-409-2776 Email: christina.hicks-hubbardva.gov	Faculty: Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) OSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Mollie C. Saxon
Job Title: Tele-Optometrist Degree(s): BA, OD Full-time Phone: 702-229-4453 Email: mollie.saxonva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Jeanette C Varanelli
Job Title: Chief, Tele Specialty Care Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 313-353-0463 Email: Jeanette.Varanelliva.gov SCO, Adjunct clinical faculty	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) MCO (Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor) AZCOPT (Adjunct clinical faculty) NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow ABCMO AFOS AMSUS NAVAO
ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: National Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: VISN Optometry VISN Mentor Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Danielle Wilhelm
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 313-942-6527 x 65742 Email: Danielle.Wilhelmva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) OSU (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Columbus - Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC

(VISN: 10 station: 757) 420 N. James Road Columbus, OH 43219	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 5 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Brett Irvin, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: OSU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Nicole Abrashoff, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
TOSU	3	16 weeks	9

Dr Sara M Bokan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 614-257-5642 Fax: 614-257-5642 Email: sara.bokanva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Assistant clinical professor) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Andrew J Crist
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (614) 257-5642 Fax: (614) 257-5288 Email: andrew.cristva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Sarah Dieter
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (614) 257-5642 Fax: (614) 257-5288 Email: sarah.dieterva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Brett T. Garee
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 614-257-5200 Email: brett.gareeva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Julie F. Henry
Job Title: Chief, Eye Care Service Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: (614) 257-5391 Fax: (614) 257-5288 Email: julie.henryva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Dr. Gregory R Hopkins
Job Title: Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS Part-time Phone: 619-257-5390 Fax: 614-257-5288 Email: gregory.hopkinsva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Fellowship Trained: Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Trained: Non VA

Dr. Brett Irvin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (614) 257-5390 Fax: (614) 257-5288 Email: brett.irvinva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO

Dr. Pete Liette
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 614-257-2500 x 2405 Email: pete.lietteva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Morgan Murphy
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (614) 257-5200 x 2153 Email: morgan.murphyva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Associate clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow
Fellowship Trained: Ocular Disease Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Andrew Weibel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (614) 257-5642 Fax: 614-257-5288 Email: andrew.t.weibelva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Optometry VISN Mentor

Dayton VAMC

(VISN: 10 station: 552) Optometry Section (112E) 4100 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Dalya Qaisi, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: OSU College of Optometry

Dr. Samuel A. Borchers
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.25 FTEE) Phone: (937) 262-2105 Fax: (937) 267-5395 Email: samuel.borchersva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA

Dr. Jeffrey A. Davisson
Job Title: Consultant Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 d Tues) Phone: (937) 262-2105 Fax: (937) 267-5395 Email: jeffrey.davissonva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Indiana University (Adjunct clinical faculty) TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Dr. Rebecca Diller
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 937-262-2105 Fax: (937) 267-5395 Email: rebecca.dillerva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Gregory A Kiracofe
Job Title: Consultant Degree(s): OD Contract Phone: 937-262-2105 Email: Gregory.Kiracofeva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AMSUS APHA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Dr. Amy T. Knapke
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 800-368-8262 x 6848 Fax: 937-267-3343 Email: amy.knapkeva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Nicky Lai
Job Title: Consultant Degree(s): OD, MS Part-time (1/2 d / week) Phone: (937) 262-2105 Fax: (937) 267-5395	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty)
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Cornea and Contact Lenses)

Dr. Elizabeth Lemos
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS, FAAO Full-time Phone: 937-262-2105 Fax: 937-267-5395 Email: elizabeth.lemosva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Dennis J. Light
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 937-262-2105 937-268-6511 x 6114 Fax: 937-267-5395 Email: dennis.lightmed.va.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Amber Louprasong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 937-268-6511 x 5675 Fax: 513-423-3309 Email: Amber.Louprasong2va.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Kristin McDougall
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (937) 342-5480 x 5726 Fax: (937)267-7670 Email: Kristin.McDougallva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Dr. Timothy Morand
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (937) 268-6511 x 3303 Fax: (937) 267-5395 Email: timothy.morand2va.gov timothy.morand2va.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO VOSH
ACMO certified Research: Principal Investigator

Dr. Dalya Qaisi
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 937-262-2105 Fax: 937-267-5395 Email: dalya.qaisiva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Affiliated Clinical Professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Renee Rambeau
Job Title: Optometrist- Contracted Degree(s): OD Contract Phone: 937-262-2105 Fax: 937-267-5395 Email: renee.rambeau1va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Sloane Rudolf
Job Title: Fee Basis Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Contract Phone: 937-262-2105 Fax: 937-267-5395 Email: sloane.rudolfva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Robert Sorrell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.25 FTEE) Phone: (513) 424-0339 Fax: (513) 424-4910 Email: robert.sorrellva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Indiana University (Adjunct clinical faculty) TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA

Dr. Julie Staats
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 937-262-2105 Fax: 937-267-5395 Email: Julie.staatsva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Assistant clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

East Liverpool/Calcutta CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: 541GH) 15655 State Route 170, Suite A Calcutta, OH 43920

Dr. Kathryn E. Gordon
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 386-3030 x 2151 (330) 602-5339 x 2151 Fax: (330) 386-6022 (330) 602-4388 Email: kathryn.gordonva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Rachael Y. Miller
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 392-0311 x 1428 (330) 386-4303 x 2151 Fax: (330) 392-0323 (330) 386-4485 Email: rachael.millerva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Grove City VA Clinic

VA Central Ohio Healthcare System (VISN: 10 station: ) 1955 Ohio Drive Grove City, OH 43123-4835

Dr. Elizabeth Perch
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 614-257-5642 Fax: 614-257-5288 Email: Elizabeth.perchva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Lancaster OH CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: ) 1550 Sheridan Drive Lancaster, OH 43130	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Residency Coordinator: Brian Montgomery, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: TOSU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Richard A. Bell, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
TOSU	2	12 weeks	8

Dr. William Hileman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (740) 773-1141 x 7853 Email: william.hilemanva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Susan Zacatelco
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (740) 773-1141 x 1412 Email: susan.zacatelcova.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AOA
ACMO certified

Lima CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: 552GB) 1303 Bellefontaine Avenue Lima, OH 45804

Dr. Amy T. Knapke
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 800-368-8262 x 6848 Fax: 937-267-3343 Email: amy.knapkeva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Lorain VA CBOC - Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC

(VISN: 10 station: 541GB) Eye Clinic 205 West 20th Street Lorain, OH 44052

Dr. Daniel R. Maxwell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (419)625-7350 x 1919 Fax: (419)625-6660 Email: daniel.maxwellmed.va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Dionne Moore
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MA Full-time Phone: (440) 244-3833 x 2150 Fax: (440) 244-5328 Email: dionne.mooreva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Patrick S. Till
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (440) 244-3833 x 2152 Fax: (440) 244-3834 Email: patrick.till2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Mansfield VA CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: ) Optometry Clinic 1456 Park Ave. West Mansfield, OH 44052

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Brian Williams, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
OSU	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Jacob Andrew Boroff
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 419-529-4602 Email: jacob.boroffva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Sara Hafeez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full Time Phone: 419-529-4602 Fax: 419-529-4664 Email: Sara.Hafeezva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Ronald A. Pycraft
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (419) 529-4602 Fax: (419) 529-4664 Email: ronald.pycraftva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO AOA

Dr. Brian R Williams
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 419-529-4602 Fax: 419-529-4664 Email: Brian.Williams3va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Marietta CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: ) 27843 State Route 7 Marietta, OH 45750

Dr. Sherry Compston
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD,MS Full-time Phone: 740-568-0412 Fax: 740-4568-0413 Email: sherry.compstonva.gov	Faculty: OSU (Associated Faculty) OSU (Clinical instructor) OSU (Clinical professor) OSU (Module Manager Binocular & Pediatric Service) Member: AFOS COVD NAVAO OEP
Fellowship Trained: Family Practice Optometry

Middletown CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: 552GA) 675 North University Blvd. Middletown, OH 45042

Dr. Amber Louprasong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 937-268-6511 x 5675 Fax: 513-423-3309 Email: Amber.Louprasong2va.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Julie Staats
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 937-262-2105 Fax: 937-267-5395 Email: Julie.staatsva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Assistant clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

New Philadelphia CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: 541) 1260 Monroe Avenue, Suite 1A Philadelphia, OH 44663

Dr. William R. Daniel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 602-5339 x 2151 Fax: (330) 602-4388 Email: william.danielva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Kathryn E. Gordon
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 386-3030 x 2151 (330) 602-5339 x 2151 Fax: (330) 386-6022 (330) 602-4388 Email: kathryn.gordonva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Newark CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: 757GD) 1855 West Main Newark, OH 43055

Dr. Bonny Henning
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Contract (24 hours) Phone: (614) 257-5916 Fax: (614) 257-5903 Email: bonnie.henningva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Assistant faculty)
Residency Trained: VA

Painesville VA CBOC

Cleveland VAMC (VISN: 10 station: ) Optometry Clinic 7 West Jackson St. Painesville, OH 44077

Dr. James Omodio
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 440-357-6740 x 1462 Fax: 440-358-1032 Email: james.omodiova.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Chad A. Shultz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (440) 347-6740 Fax: (440) 357-7906 Email: chad.shultzva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Parma Multi-Specialty Outpatient Clinic

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (VISN: 10 station: ) 8787 Brookpark Road Parma, OH 44129

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Julie Tuten, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
OSU	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Lea Sawicki
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (216) 739-7000 Email: Lea.Sawickiva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Rosenberg School of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Portsmouth CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: ) 840 Gallia Street Portsmouth , OH 45662

Dr. William Hileman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (740) 773-1141 x 7853 Email: william.hilemanva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Sandusky VA CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: ) Eye Clinic 3416 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870

Dr. Daniel R. Maxwell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (419)625-7350 x 1919 Fax: (419)625-6660 Email: daniel.maxwellmed.va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Springfield CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: 552GD) 512 South Burnett Road Springfield , OH 45505

Dr. Kristin McDougall
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (937) 342-5480 x 5726 Fax: (937)267-7670 Email: Kristin.McDougallva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Toledo VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 10 station: ) 3333 Glendale Toledo, OH 43614

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Phillip W. Petterborg, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
OSU	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Heidi Mayer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: heidi.mayerva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Lisa L. Nirode
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (419) 259-2000 x 3097 Fax: (419) 259-2008 Email: lisa.nirodeva.gov	Member: AOA

Dr. Phillip W Petterborg
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (419) 259-2000 x 57597 Fax: (419) 213-7623 Email: phillip.peterborgva.gov Pager: (734) 651-3322	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Warren VA CBOC

(VISN: 10 station: 541) 1400 Tod Ave, NW Warren, OH 4485

Dr. William W. McGann
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 392-0311 x 1428 Fax: (330) 392-0323 Email: william.mcgannva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry, Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry) ACMO certified

Dr. Rachael Y. Miller
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 392-0311 x 1428 (330) 386-4303 x 2151 Fax: (330) 392-0323 (330) 386-4485 Email: rachael.millerva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Youngstown VA CBOC

Louis Stokes Cleveland DVA Medical Center (VISN: 10 station: 541BZ) Eye Clinic (112 Y) 2031 Belmont Avenue Youngstown, OH 44505

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Peter Calla, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Peter J. Calla
Job Title: Optometry Clinic Coordinator Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (330) 740-9200 x 2176 Fax: (330) 740-9240 Email: peter.callava.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Priscilla R. Schaeffer-Benton
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Fulll-time Phone: (330) 740-9200 x 2183 Email: priscilla.schaefferva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care)

Zanesville VA Clinic

VA Central Ohio Healthcare System (VISN: 10 station: ) 2800 Maple Avenue Zanesville, OH 43701-1716

Dr. Rachele Liette
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 7404537725 Fax: 6142575768 Email: Rachele.lietteva.gov

Dr. Elizabeth Perch
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 614-257-5642 Fax: 614-257-5288 Email: Elizabeth.perchva.gov	Faculty: OSU College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

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Oklahoma

Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 19 station: ) 8921 South Mingo Road Tulsa, OK 74133

Dr. Jackie L. Burress
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 918-628-2543 Fax: 918-628-2528 Email: jackie.burress2va.gov	Faculty: NSUCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Neil T Hecker
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): MS, OD Full-Time Fax: 918-254-9528 Email: Neil.Heckerva.gov	Faculty: Western University (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Lawton North VA Clinic

Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (VISN: 16 station: ) 2640 Miner Road (Bldg 2640) Fort Sill, OK 73503

Dr. Gregory D. Clift
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 580-585-5722 405-933-4660 Email: gregory.cliftva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow ABCMO AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Jennifer Eng
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 580-585-5871 Fax: 580-585-5680 Email: Jennifer.engva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Refractive and Ocular Surgery)

Dr. Leon T Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 580-585-5873 Email: Leon.Nguyen7va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Jenna Vergeldt
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: jenna.vergeldtva.gov

Muskogee VA Medical Center

(VISN: 16 station: 623) Optometry (11A) 1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee, OK 74401	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Angela Harris-Charlton, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NSUCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Angela Harris Charlton, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NSUCO	1-2	8 weeks	variable
SCO	1-2	12 weeks	variable
Waterloo	1-2	16 weeks	variable

Dr. Kyle Edwards
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (918) 577-3667 Email: kyle.edwardsva.gov	Faculty: NSUCO (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Angela Harris Charlton
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (918) 683-3261 x 3335 Fax: (918) 680-3950 Email: angela.charltonva.gov	Faculty: NSUCO (Adjunct professor) SCO (Adjunct professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Melissa D. Turner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (918) 577-3113 Fax: (918) 577-4140 Email: melissa.turner4va.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Oklahoma City VAMC

(VISN: 16 station: 635) Eye Clinic (112C) 921 NE 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Lindsey A. Brewer-Young
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (405) 456-3914 Fax: (405) 456-5144 Email: lindsey.brewerva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
ACMO certified

Dr. Cameron E Herrin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 405-456-1000 Email: cameron.herrinva.gov	Member: ABO Diplomate AOA

Dr. Somer Ray
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (20 hrs) Phone: (405) 456-2057 Email: somer.rayva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Jenna Vergeldt
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: jenna.vergeldtva.gov

Tulsa VA Outpatient Clinic

Muskogee VAMC (VISN: 16 station: 623BY) 9322 E. 41st Street Tulsa, OK 74145	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Erik Erwin, OD

Dr. Rodney Bendure
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (918) 628-2500 x 2543 Fax: (918) 628-2528 Email: rodney.bendureva.gov	Faculty: NSUCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO

Dr. Angela Harris Charlton
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (918) 683-3261 x 3335 Fax: (918) 680-3950 Email: angela.charltonva.gov	Faculty: NSUCO (Adjunct professor) SCO (Adjunct professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Justin R. Lindsey
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (20 hours/week) Phone: (918) 628-2500 x 2543 Fax: (918) 628-2528 Email: justin.lindseyva.gov	Member: AOA

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Oregon

Bend CBOC (Portland VAMC)

(VISN: 20 station: ) 2650 NE Courtney Dr Bend, OR 97701	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Karen Wadhams, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: PUCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Karen Wadhams, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	1	12 weeks	2
PUCO	1-2	12 weeks	4-6

Dr. Karen Wadhams
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (541) 647-5261 Fax: (541) 647-5234 Email: karen.wadhamsva.gov	Faculty: MCPHS (Adjunct faculty) NECO (Adjunct faculty) PUCO (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Portland VAMC

(VISN: 20 station: 648) PO Box 1034 (P-3-Eye) 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97207	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Weon Jun, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: PUCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Linh Ngo, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SCCO MBKU	1	12 weeks	4
PUCO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Amara V. Callahan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (503) 220-8262 x 33014 Fax: (503) 402-2943 Email: amara.callahanva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) PUCO (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Rebecca J. Czerwinski
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Student Coordinator Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (503) 220-8262 x 58205 Email: rebecca.czerwinskiva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) PUCO (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. James P. Esposito
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: james.espositova.gov Pager: (559) 771-3812	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) PUCO (Adjunct clinical faculty) University of Houston School of Optometry (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Weon Jun
Job Title: Director, Low Vision Rehabilitation Services Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (503) 220-8262 x 54400 Fax: (503) 402-2943 Email: weon.junva.gov Pager: (503) 721-7878 #2406	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Oregon Health and Science University (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Assistant clinical faculty) NECO (Clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Shannon Lutz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (503) 220-8262 x 56860 Email: shannon.lutzva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) PUCO (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. William J. Prunty
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (305) 575-7000 x 6131 Email: william.pruntyva.gov Pager: (305) 346-4671	Faculty: NOVA (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jonathon C. Thomas
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BS, OD Full-time Phone: (503) 220-8262 x 56860 Fax: (503) 402-2943 Email: jonathon.thomasva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA

Dr. Mark A. Williams
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Section Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (503) 220-8262 x 57877 Email: mark.williams3va.gov Pager: (503) 721-7878-2412	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct clinical professor) UCB (Affiliated Clinical Instructor) NECO (Affiliated Clinical Professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry) ACMO certified

Salem VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 20 station: ) 1750 McGlichrist St. SE Salem, OR 97302	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Russell Jew, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: PUCO

Dr. Vincent Chan
Job Title: Staff-optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: Vincent.chan1va.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

White City - VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics

(VISN: 20 station: 692) Medical Services (692/111) 8495 Crater Lake Hwy. White City, OR 97503	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Mark Ostermeier, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: PUCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Mark Ostermeier, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	1	10 weeks	3
PUCO	1	11 weeks	4

Dr. Christopher Jovez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 541-826-2111 x 3822 Fax: 541-830-7478 Email: christopher.jovezva.gov

Dr. Mark Ostermeier
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (541) 826-2111 x 3113 Fax: (541) 830-7478 Email: mark.ostermeierva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) UCB (Clinical associate professor) Member: AFOS AOA
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility Optometry VISN Mentor

Dr. Aaron Severson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (541) 830-7509 Fax: (541) 830-7478 Email: aaron.seversonva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct faculty) UABSO (Adjunct faculty)

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Pennsylvania

Allentown VA OPC

(VISN: 4 station: 693B4) 3110 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18103	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Joseph Reck, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	2	3/6 months	8

Dr. Cassie Brown
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (610) 776-4323 Fax: (610) 776-4477 Email: cassie.brownva.gov	Faculty: Graduate School of the Academy of Health Sciences (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO

Dr. Patrick M. McLaren
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (610) 776-2390 Email: patrick.mclarenva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA

Dr. Joseph A. Reck
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (610) 776-2386 Email: joseph.reckva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jennifer Summa
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 610-776-4304 Fax: 610-776-4477 Email: Jennifer.Summava.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Altoona VAMC - James E. Van Zandt

(VISN: 4 station: 503) 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, PA 16602	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Zoe Phillips Connacher, OD & Brenda Eckrenrode, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	1	3/6 months	2-4

Dr. Brenda Eckenrode
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full Time Phone: (814)-943-8164 x 8358 Fax: 814-940-6305 Email: Brenda.Eckenrodeva.gov	Member: NAVAO

Dr. Jesse Merwin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (814) 375-6817 x 5115 Email: jesse.merwin2va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Daniel F. Russell
Job Title: Clinic Leader, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (814) 943-8164 x 7552 Fax: (814) 940-6515 Email: daniel.russellva.gov Pager: (814) 567-0187	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Coatesville VA Medical Center

(VISN: 4 station: 542) Eye Clinic (111F) 1400 Black Horse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320

Dr. Bruce G Muchnick
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (610) 384-7711 Fax: (610) 383-0278 Email: bruce.muchnickmed.va.gov

Dr. Marc D. Myers
Job Title: Senior Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (610) 384-7711 x 6218 Fax: (610) 466-2216 Email: marc.myersva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Mark Street
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 610-384-7711 x 5966 Fax: 610-466-2216 Email: mark.streetva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Assoc professor)

Corporal Michael J Crescenz VAMC

VA Philadelphia Healthcare System (VISN: 4 station: 642) Department of Surgery (112), Optometry Clinic 6232 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19139	Low Vision Clinic Polytrauma Rehabilitation Network Site Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Luanne Chubb OD; Christopher Suhr, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	4	3/6 months	12
SUNY	1	3/6 months	2-4
NECO	1	3/6 months	2-4
ICO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Connie L. Chronister
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Degree(s): OD, MS Part-time (0.2 FTEE) Phone: (215) 823-4110 Fax: (215) 823-4139 Email: connie.chronisterva.gov LOVIT II Trial	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct associate clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: LOVIT II trail
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Research: Co-investigator , Other

Dr. Luanne Chubb
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (215) 823-4110 (215) 823-6869 Email: luanne.chubbva.gov	Faculty: SUNY (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Carrie Kay Hvezda
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 215-823-4139 Email: carrie.hvezdava.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) NECO (Adjunct faculty) NOVA (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Lisa M. Rotan-Himmelein
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (215) 823-4110 Email: lisa.rotan2va.gov Pager: (215) 823-6869	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Mark Shust
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (4/5 FTEE) Phone: (215) 823-6050 (215) 823-4112 Email: mark.shustva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct assistant professor) NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Denise Thomas Wilcox
Job Title: Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): PT, OD, PhD Part-time (1.5 days/week) Phone: (215) 823-4110 Fax: (215) 823-4139 Email: denise.wilcoxva.gov	Faculty: Gwynedd Mercy College (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Fellowship Trained: Anatomy

Cumberland CBOC

Lebanon VAMC (VISN: 4 station: 595GA) 5070 Ritter Road Rossmoyne Business Park Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4824	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Blind Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Michael Bert
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): O.D. Full-time Phone: 304-263-0811 x 6846 Email: michael.bertva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Charles A. Druckman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (717)590-1525 Fax: (717)590-1563 Email: charles.druckmanva.gov	Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jennifer LeKites
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (30h/w) Phone: (717) 730-9782 Fax: (717) 730-9854 Email: jennifer.lekitesva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Walter G. LeKites, IV
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 717-272-6621 x 4175 Fax: 717-228-5977 Email: walter.lekitesva.gov

Dr. Rebecca L. Sterner
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (717) 272-6621 x 4175 (717) 272-6621 x 6173 Fax: (717) 228-5977 Email: rebecca.sternerva.gov Pager: 3103	Faculty: Penn State (Adjunct Asst Professor of Ophthalmology) ICO (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Erie VAMC

(VISN: 4 station: 562) 135 East 38th Street Erie, PA 16504	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Tyler Mautino, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	1	12 weeks	4
NOVA	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. David Domachowski
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 814-860-3265 Fax: 814-860-2768 Email: david.domachowskiva.gov

Dr. Richard B. Hetrick
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (814) 860-2789 Fax: (814) 860-2768 Email: richard.hetrickva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Preceptor) Member: AFOS
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility, VISN

Dr. Leah Plescia
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 814-860-3265 814-860-2768 Email: leah.plescia1va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Horsham - Victor J. Saracini CBOC

(VISN: 4 station: ) 433 Caredean Drive Horsham, PA 19044

Dr. Mark Shust
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (4/5 FTEE) Phone: (215) 823-6050 (215) 823-4112 Email: mark.shustva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct assistant professor) NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Johnstown VA CBOC

(VISN: 4 station: ) 1425 Scalp Ave. Suite 29 Johnstown, PA 15904

Dr. Daniel F. Russell
Job Title: Clinic Leader, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (814) 943-8164 x 7552 Fax: (814) 940-6515 Email: daniel.russellva.gov Pager: (814) 567-0187	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Lancaster PA CBOC

(VISN: 4 station: 595GC) 1861 Charter Lane (Mailcode #470) Green Field Corporate Center, Suite 118 Lancaster, PA 17605	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Mary E. Good
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (717) 740-4434 x 2750 Fax: (717) 740-4453 Email: mary.goodva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care, Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Lebanon VA Medical Center

(VISN: 4 station: 595) Eye Clinic (322) 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Other Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Kevin Wolford, OD; Daniel Petley, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: PUCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Daniel Petley, OD; Kevin Wolford, OD; Erin Heinly, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	3	12 weeks	12
PUCO	3	12 weeks	12

Dr. Charles A. Druckman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (717)590-1525 Fax: (717)590-1563 Email: charles.druckmanva.gov	Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Walter G. LeKites, IV
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 717-272-6621 x 4175 Fax: 717-228-5977 Email: walter.lekitesva.gov

Dr. Daniel R. Petley
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (717) 228-6173 Fax: (717) 228-5977 Email: daniel.petleyva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) Penn State (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: VISN Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Rebecca L. Sterner
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (717) 272-6621 x 4175 (717) 272-6621 x 6173 Fax: (717) 228-5977 Email: rebecca.sternerva.gov Pager: 3103	Faculty: Penn State (Adjunct Asst Professor of Ophthalmology) ICO (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Kevin Wolford
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (717) 272-6621 x 4834 Fax: (717) 228-5977 Email: kevin.wolfordva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct assistant professor) PUCO (Adjunct assistant professor) Salus University (Adjunct clinical instructor) Waterloo (Adjunct clinical supervisor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified Research: Principal Investigator , Co-investigator

Pittsburgh VA - Heinz Campus

(VISN: 4 station: ) 1010 Dellafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Dr. Ann Allison
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 412-360-3112 Fax: 412-360-6296 Email: ann.allisonva.gov
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Karlee Bowers
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 412-822-2118 Email: karlee.bowersva.gov	Member: POA

Dr. Gregory J. Gallagher
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, JD Full-time (0.8) Phone: (412) 360-6207 Fax: (412)360-6296 Email: gregory.gallagherva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Lindsey K. Lear
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (412) 822-2118 Email: lindsey.learva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) Research: Co-principal Investigator

Dr. Jennifer McGrath
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.9 FTEE) Phone: (412) 360-6207 Email: jennifer.mcgrath2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Pittsburgh VAMC - University Drive Division

(VISN: 4 station: 646) Eye Clinic University Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15240

Dr. Karlee Bowers
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 412-822-2118 Email: karlee.bowersva.gov	Member: POA

Dr. Gregory J. Gallagher
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, JD Full-time (0.8) Phone: (412) 360-6207 Fax: (412)360-6296 Email: gregory.gallagherva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Lindsey K. Lear
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (412) 822-2118 Email: lindsey.learva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation) Research: Co-principal Investigator

Dr. Jennifer McGrath
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.9 FTEE) Phone: (412) 360-6207 Email: jennifer.mcgrath2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr Monica Rechichar
Phone: (412) 688-6207 Email: monica.rechicharva.gov

Dr. Monica Rechichar
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time(1 day/week) Phone: 412-688-6207 Email: monica.rechicharva.gov

Dr. Mark V Ricciutti
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 412-360-1221 Email: Mark.Ricciuttiva.gov

Dr. Edward B. Savarno
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): MS, OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (724) 984-6207 Fax: (724) 379-9660 Email: edward.savarnova.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Dr. Nicholas Tesla
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (1 day/week) Phone: (412) 688-6207 Email: nicholas.teslava.gov	Member: AOA

West Philadelphia VA Clinic

(VISN: 4 station: ) 6232 Market St, Suite 100 Philadelphia, PA 19139-2922

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Luanne Chubb, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	4	3/6 months	4
ICO	2	3/6 months	2
SUNY	1	6 months	1
NECO	1	6 months	1

Dr. Victoria Shust
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): O.D. Full-time Fax: 215-823-6398 Email: Victoria.shustva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

(VISN: 4 station: 693) 1111 East End Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Joseph A. Reck, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Salus University

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Cassie Brown, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	2	3/6 months	8

Dr. Herbert Bressler

Dr. James M. Novak
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (570) 824-3521 x 4507 Fax: (507) 819-5131 Email: james.novakva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SUNY (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO

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Puerto Rico

Mayaguez VA Outpatient clinic

(VISN: 8 station: ) Eye Clinic (112AM) Hostos Avenue #345 Mayaguez, PR 00680

Dr. Jorge Acevedo Garcia
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (20 hours/week) Phone: (787) 255-0888 Fax: (787) 255-0888 Email: jorge.acevedo-garciava.gov

Dr. Maria Josefina Rodriguez-Martinez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (787) 834-6900 x 48044 Fax: (787) 265-8825 Email: maria.rodriguez-martinezva.gov	Member: Colegio de Optometras de PR NAVAO

Ponce VA OPC

(VISN: 8 station: ) Eye Clinic 1010 Paseo del Veterano Street Ponce, PR 00716-2001

Dr. Jorge Acevedo Garcia
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (20 hours/week) Phone: (787) 255-0888 Fax: (787) 255-0888 Email: jorge.acevedo-garciava.gov

Dr. Elliott Rodriguez-Ruiz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (1 d/w) Phone: (787) 812-3030 x 44224 Email: elliott.rodriguez-ruizva.gov	Member: AOA

Dr. Alvilda M. Rodriquez-Villamile
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (787) 821-3030 x 44340 Fax: (787) 651-4321 Email: alvilda.rodriguez-villamileva.gov

VA Caribbean Healthcare System

(VISN: 8 station: 672) Blind Rehab Center (124) 10 Casia Street San Juan, PR 00921	Blind Rehabilitation Center

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Laura E Dalmasy-Frouin, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
IAUPR	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Elsa G. Barroso-Herrans
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (787) 641-7582 x 31661 (787) 641-7582 x 31675 Fax: (787) 641-9533 Email: elsa.barroso-herransva.gov	Member: Colegio de Optometras de PR
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Pediatric Optometry)

Dr. Laura E. Dalmasy-Frouin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (787) 641-7582 x 21136 Fax: (787) 641-4569 Email: laura.dalmasy-frouinva.gov	Faculty: IAUPR (Adjunct clinical professor)

Dr. Alex Garcia-Morales
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (787) 641-7582 x 31656 Email: alex.garcia-moralesva.gov	Member: AFOS
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Carol Lopez-Betancourt
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (787) 641-7582 x 31656 Fax: (787) 641-4393 Email: carol.lopez-betancourtva.gov	Member: AFOS AMSUS ARVO NAVAO

Dr. Rosa Ana Maeso
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (787) 641-7582 x 31659 Fax: (787) 641-9533 Email: rosa.maeso-torruellasva.gov	Member: Colegio de Optometras de PR

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Rhode Island

Providence VAMC

(VISN: 1 station: 650) Eye Clinic (112) 623 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI 02909	Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Amanda Hunter, OD and Fatima Raposo, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Fatima Raposo, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
AZCOPT	2	12 weeks	8-4th year students
NECO	1	12 weeks	4 - 3rd year students
NECO	4	12 weeks	16-4th yr students
Salus University	1	12 weeks	4 - 4th year students
ICO	2	12 weeks	8

Dr. Thomas P. Cesaro
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, OD Part-time (0.55 FTE) Phone: (401) 273-7100 x 1500 Email: thomas.cesarova.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Amanda Gajewsk
Job Title: Staff Optometris Degree(s): O.D. Part-time: 0.5 Phone: (401) 273-7100 x 1504 Email: amanda.gajewski2va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Elina Goman Baskin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (18.5 hrs/wk) Phone: (617) 512-7949 Fax: (781) 818-4118 Email: elina.goman-baskinva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Joseph Mega
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Part-time Phone: (401) 273-7100 Email: joseph.megava.gov

Dr. Joseph Osmanski
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): BA, OD, MA Part-time (11 hrs/week) Phone: (401) 273-7100 x 1517 Fax: (401) 567-9309 Email: joseph.osmanskiva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) University of Montreal (Adjunct faculty) NECO (Adjunct professor) Member: AOA

Dr. Fatima Raposo
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (401) 273-7100 Email: fatima.raposova.gov	Faculty: University of Montreal (Adjunct clinical faculty) ICO (Adjunct clinical professor) NECO (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AOA
ACMO certified Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. John C. Sellechio
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (21h/w) Phone: (401) 273-7100 x 1500 Email: john.sellechiova.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical professor) NECO (Affiliated Clinical Professor) Member: AOS National Glaucoma Society NAVAO

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South Carolina

Charleston - Ralph Johnson VAMC

(VISN: 7 station: 534) Eye Clinic (Mail Code 112) 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401-5799	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Kelly Singleton, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: William J. Denton, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	3	6 months	TBD
NOVA	1	6 months	TBD
Indiana University	1	12 weeks	4
UAB	1	16 weeks	3
SCO	1	16 weeks	6

Dr. William J. Denton
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 803-776-4000 x 7253 Fax: 803-695-7960 Email: william.dentonva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO Optometric Retina Soc. Fellow Scleral Lens Ed. Soc. Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Optometry VISN Mentor

Dr. James F. Hammond
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (4 days) Phone: (843) 577-5011 x 3194 Email: james.hammond6va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dorn VAMC

(VISN: 7 station: 544) Optometry #112 6439 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia, SC 29209	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Anthony Van Alstine, OD, MS, FAAO Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michelle Brown, OD; Patricia Kranz, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	1-2	3/6 months	1-2
Michigan College of Optometry	2	3/6 months	4-8
NOVA	1-3	3/6 months	4-12
Indiana University	2	12 weeks	8
SCO	1-3	12 weeks	1-8

Dr. Richard Gardner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, FAAO Full-time Phone: (803) 776-4000 x 5233 Fax: (803) 695-7960 Email: richard.gardnerva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Patricia Kranz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 803-776-4000 Email: patricia.kranz1va.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Julie Anne Roper
Job Title: Low Vision Clinic Coordinator Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: (803) 776-4000 x 7253 Fax: (803) 695-6726 Email: julieanne.roper2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Sarah R. Wilson
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 803-776-4000 x 5122 Fax: 803-695-7960 Email: sarah.wilson13va.gov	Faculty: Michigan College of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) NOVA (Adjunct faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Western University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow ABO Diplomate
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Goose Creek Clinic

(VISN: 7 station: ) 2418 NNPTC Circle Goose Creek, SC 29445

Dr. James F. Hammond
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (4 days) Phone: (843) 577-5011 x 3194 Email: james.hammond6va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Greenville VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 7 station: ) 41 Park Creek Drive Greenville , SC 29605-1334	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Stephanie England, OD and Monica Jezior, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCO

Dr. Stephanie England
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Residency Supervisor Degree(s): OD Phone: 864-299-1600 x 2748 Fax: 864-422-2965 Email: Stephanie.Englandva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Elora Ommen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 864-299-1600 x 2713 Fax: 864-422-2965 Email: Elora.Ommenva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

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South Dakota

Fort Meade VAMC

VA Black Hills Health Care System (VISN: 23 station: 568) Eye Clinic, Bldg 145 113 Comanche Road Ft. Meade, SD 57741

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Kamaria Serfling, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
AZCOPT	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. John B. Jarding
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (605) 347-2511 x 7852 Fax: (605) 720-7012 Email: john.jardingva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) MCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA

Dr. Vernon Wong
Email: vernon.wongva.gov

Sioux Falls VAMC

(VISN: 23 station: ) 2205 W. 22nd St. Eye Clinic (123) Sioux Falls, SD 57105	Low Vision Clinic Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Krista Letzring, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
PUCO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Bobette Nale Greenfield
Job Title: Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): OD,BS,BA Part-time (M, Tu, Th) Phone: (605) 336-3230 x 5921 Email: bobette.greenfieldva.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Brittney Schieber
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 605-232-2800 x 2837 Email: brittney.schieber1va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Gary Vanderzee
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (605) 336-3230 x 96378 Email: gary.vanderzeeva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry) Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility, VISN Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

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Tennessee

Alvin C. York VAMC (Murfreesboro) Campus

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (VISN: 9 station: 626A4) 3400 Lebanon Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Dr. David J. Shen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (615) 867-6000 x 6642 Email: david.shen2va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Jackson CBOC

(VISN: 9 station: ) 180 Old Hickory Blvd. Jackson, TN 38305

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Eric Lee, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UAB	1	12 weeks	3
SCO	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Eric M. Lee
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (731) 661-2750 x 4659 Email: eric.lee4va.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Knoxville Outpatient Clinic

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (VISN: 9 station: 626BY) 9031 Cross Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37923

Dr. Jeffrey M. Bateman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (865) 545-4592 Fax: (865) 545-4488 Email: jeffrey.batemanva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS

Dr. Michael H. Cho
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, BS Full-time Phone: (865) 545-4592 Fax: (865) 545-4488 Email: michael.cho3va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AMSUS

Memphis VA Medical Center

(VISN: 9 station: 614) Optometry Clinic (112D) 1689 Nonconnah Blvd Memphis, TN 38132	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 6 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: James A. Williamson, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michael White, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SCO	3	12 weeks	9
ICO	1	12 weeks	3
UMSL	1	12 weeks	3
AZCOPT	1	12 weeks	3
Kentucky College of Optometry	1	12 weeks	3

Dr. James Caleb Counce
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 901-523-8990 x 1317 Fax: 901-522-3436 Email: james.counceva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jennifer T. Elder
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.6) Phone: (731)661-2750 x 4633 Email: jennifer.elderva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Halie C Kitzman
Job Title: Director of Intermediate Low Vision Clinic Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: 901-523-8990 Fax: 1329 Email: halie.kitzmanva.gov	Faculty: SCO (Assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Matthew Meredith
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 901-523-8990 x 1314 Email: matthew.meredith1va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Andrew Rixon
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (901) 523-8990 x 6897 Email: andrew.rixonva.gov Pager: 55894	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Family Practice Optometry)

Dr. Katherine D. Sanford
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (901) 523-8990 x 5550 Fax: (901) 557-7456 Email: katherine.sanfordva.gov Pager: (901) 577-7288 x719	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Glenn Saxon
Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 901-523-8990 x 6852 Fax: 901-577-7546 Email: glenn.saxonva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Family Practice Optometry) ACMO certified

Dr. Michael Robert White
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (901) 523-8990 x 5550 Fax: (910) 557-7456 Email: michael.white5va.gov Pager: (901) 577-7288 x280	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO Optometric Retina Society

Dr. Jim Allan Williamson
Job Title: Residency Supervisor Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (901) 523-8990 x 5550 Fax: (901) 577-7456 Email: james.williamson4va.gov	Faculty: UMSL (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Assistant professor) Member: NAVAO
ACMO certified

Mountain Home - James H. Quillen VAMC

(VISN: 9 station: 621) Eye Clinic (112E) Bldg 200 Mountain Home, TN 37684	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Hospital-Based Optometry Residency Coordinator: Loren W. Bennett, OD, MPH Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Nanette Coelho, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	2	12 weeks	6
Salus University	2	12 weeks	6
Western University	2	12 weeks	4
SCO	1	16 weeks	4

Dr. Loren (Larry) W. Bennett
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD, MPH Full-time Phone: (423) 926-1171 x 7127 (423) 979-3512 Fax: (423) 979-3530 Email: loren.bennettva.gov Pager: (423) 979-3462 #698	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical professor) SCO (Adjunct clinical professor) James H. Quillen College of Medicine (Clinical instructor) Member: AOA NAVAO AAO Fellow AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility, VISN Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member Research: Principal Investigator , Co-investigator

Dr. Hal R. Bohlman
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 423-979-3510 Fax: 423-979-3530 Email: harold.bohlmanva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) ICO (Assoc professor) Western University (Clinical assistant professor) James H. Quillen College of Medicine (Clinical instructor) SCO (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Diplomate Primary Care AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Dr. Nanette Coelho
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (423) 926-1171 x 2291 Fax: (423) 979-3530 Email: nanette.coelhova.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical professor) SCO (Adjunct clinical professor) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Western University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Dax Alan Gay
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Section Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (423) 926-1171 x 2290 Email: dax.gayva.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Dr. Ami Nadolsky
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 423-926-1171 x 2959 Fax: 423-979-3530 Email: Ami.nadolskyva.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Salus University (Adjunct faculty) ICO (Adjunct instructor) Western University (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Dr. Gary M. Nadolsky
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full time Phone: 423-926-1171 x 7230 Fax: 423-979-3530 Email: gary.nadolskyva.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) ICO (Adjunct instructor) Western University (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Nashville VA Medical Center

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (VISN: 9 station: 626) 1310 24th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37212-2637	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS)

Dr. Marina Naguib
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 615-873-6417 Fax: 615-873-8438 Email: marina.naguibva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Bhavika Patidar

Nonconnah Boulevard VA Clinic

(VISN: 9 station: ) 1689 Nonconnah Boulevard Memphis , TN 38132-2105

Dr. Mary Theresa V. Taormina
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 901-523-8990 x 1317 Email: MaryTheresa.Taorminava.gov	Member: AOA

Pointe Centre VA Clinic

(VISN: 9 station: ) 1208 Pointe Centre Dr. Suite 100 Chattanooga, TN 37421

Dr. Christine Myers Mikolaj
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (423) 893-6500 Email: christine.mikolajva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Cheryl Brooke Polinsky
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 423-052-6026 Email: cheryl.polinskyva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

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Texas

Abilene VA Clinic

(VISN: 17 station: 519) 3850 Ridgemont Dr Ste C Abilene, TX 79606

Dr. Carolyn Chakuroff
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 432-263-7361 x 4868 Fax: 432-268-5044 Email: carolyn.chakuroff1va.gov	Faculty: Texas Tech University (Associated Faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Amarillo VAMC

(VISN: 18 station: 504) Eye Clinic (112D) 6010 Amarillo Blvd. West Amarillo, TX 79106	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: David Trout, OD, MBA Resident Affiliated Institutions: NSUCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: David Trout, OD, MBA

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UIWRSO	2	12 weeks	8
University of Houston School of Optometry	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. James O'Connor
Job Title: Chief Full-time Phone: (806) 355-9703 x 7689 Fax: (806) 356-3735 Email: james.oconnor2va.gov

Dr. David Trout
Job Title: Staff Optometric Physician Degree(s): OD, MBA Full-time Phone: (806) 355-9703 x 7678 Fax: (806) 356-3735 Email: david.troutva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical professor) NSUCO (Adjunct clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Adjunct clinical professor) University of Houston School of Optometry (Adjunct clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Austin VA OPC

(VISN: 17 station: 674BY) Eye Clinic 7901 Metropolis Drive Austin, TX 78744	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Anju Kanikunnel, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UIWRSO	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Hyewon L. Chang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 512-823-4051 Fax: 512-823-4155 Email: hyewon.chang1va.gov	Faculty: UIWRSO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Carrie Ho
Job Title: Staff optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 512-823-4020 Fax: 512-823-4155 Email: carrie.hova.gov	Faculty: UIWRSO (Adjunct assistant professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Anju M Kanikunnel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 512-823-4020 Fax: 512-823-4155 Email: anju.kanikunnelva.gov	Faculty: Rosenberg School of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Big Spring VAMC

West Texas VA Healthcare System (VISN: 17 station: 519) 300 Veterans Blvd. Big Spring, TX 79720	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Carolyn Chakuroff
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 432-263-7361 x 4868 Fax: 432-268-5044 Email: carolyn.chakuroff1va.gov	Faculty: Texas Tech University (Associated Faculty) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Bonham VA - Sam Rayburn Memorial

VA North Texas Health Care System (VISN: 17 station: 549A4) Eye Clinic 1201 E. 9th Street Bonham, TX 75418

Dr. Gary N. Sisson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (903) 583-6763 Fax: (903) 583-6788 Email: gary.sissonva.gov	Member: NAVAO

Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 17 station: ) 2206 North John Redditt Drive Lufkin, TX 75904

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jose R. Lopez, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Kentucky College of Optometry	1	12 weeks	2

Dr. Thien Huong Kim Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (936) 671-4413 Email: thien.nguyen4va.gov	Member: AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 16 station: 580C) 690 South Loop 336 West Conroe, TX 77304

Dr. Katherine N Gonzalez
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, BS Full-time Phone: 936-522-4000 x 12125 Fax: 936-522-4020 Email: Katherine.gonzalez2va.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Corpus Christi Specialty Clinic

Texas Valley Costal Bend Health Care System (VISN: 17 station: ) Eye Clinic 205 S Enterprize Parkway Corpus Christi, TX 78405

Dr. Stephen Cook
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (361) 939-6510 x 62783 Fax: (361) 939-6511 Email: Stephen.Cookva.gov

Dr. Cynthia A. Foster
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 361-939-6510 x 62782 Email: cynthia.foster2va.gov Additional Memberships: TOA

Dr. Celina Villarreal
Job Title: Optometry Supervisor Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: celina.villarrealva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow ABO Diplomate ARVO

Dallas VAMC

VA North Texas Health Care System (VISN: 17 station: 549) Eye Clinic (112) 4500 S. Lancaster Dr. Dallas, TX 75216	Blind Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Valerie Barnett
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 214-857-1720 Email: Valerie.Barnettva.gov

Dr. Jasmine Joseph
Job Title: Staff optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: jasmine.josephva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Chau N. Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (214) 857-1441 Fax: (214) 857-2137 Email: chau.nguyenva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Dr. Pheba Shibu
Job Title: Staff optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: Pheba.Shibuva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Data Point VA Outpatient Clinic- San Antonio VAMC

(VISN: 17 station: ) 8410 Data Point San Antonio, TX 78229

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Thanh Le, OD; Gregg Wentworth, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
University of Houston School of Optometry	2	12 weeks	6
MCPHS	2	16 weeks	6
UIWRSO	2	16 weeks	6

Dr. Monica D Bentley
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: Monica.Bentleyva.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Polytrauma)

Dr. Thanh T. Le
Job Title: Staff Optometris Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (210)949-9733 Email: thanh.le3va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Dr. Billy V Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 210-617-5300 x 65446 Fax: 210-949-8925 Email: billy.nguyen2va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Polytrauma)

Dr. Thien Huong Kim Nguyen Bishop
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 210-617-5300 x 15300 Email: ThienHuong.NguyenBishopva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Gregg Wentworth
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD, MBA Full-time Phone: (210)996-5195 Email: gregg.wentworthva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AMSUS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Jeannette A Wong-Powell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: jeannette.wong-powellva.gov	Faculty: UIWRSO (Clinical associate professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Doris Miller Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center

VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network (VISN: 17 station: 674A4) Optometry Clinic 4800 Memorial Drive, Bldg 91 BB110 Waco, TX 76711	Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Erika M. Jones, OD, FAAO, ABCMO Resident Affiliated Institutions: Rosenberg School of Optometry

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Hyoung Lho, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
NECO	1	12 weeks	4
Rosenberg School of Optometry	1-2	16 weeks	3-6

Dr. Erika M. Jones
Job Title: Supervisory Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 254-297-3000 x 55983 Fax: 254-297-3710 Email: erika.jones10va.gov	Faculty: Rosenberg School of Optometry (Adjunct assistant professor) NECO (Clinical instructor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Hyoung I Lho
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, VISN17 Mentor for NAVAO Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 254-297-3000 x 55983 Fax: 254-297-3710 Email: hyoung.lhova.gov	Faculty: Rosenberg School of Optometry (Adjunct assistant professor) NECO (Clinical instructor) Member: AFOS NAVAO

El Paso VAMC

(VISN: 17 station: 756) 5001 N. Piedras St El Paso, TX 79930

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Timothy WIseth, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Indiana University	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Michael A Candreva
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 915-564-6649 Fax: 915-564-7940 Email: michael.candrevava.gov	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS
ACMO certified

Dr. Craig Hentzel
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (915) 564-6116 Fax: (915) 564-7940 Email: craig.hentzelva.gov

Dr. Timothy Wiseth
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 915-564-6116 Email: Timothy.wiseth2va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Fort Worth OPC

VA North Texas Health Care System (VISN: 17 station: ) Fort Worth, TX

Dr. Agustin L. Gonzalez
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD, MBA Full-time Email: agustin.gonzalezva.gov	Faculty: IAUPR (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
ACMO certified

Dr. Chau N. Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (214) 857-1441 Fax: (214) 857-2137 Email: chau.nguyenva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Harlingen VA Health Care Center

(VISN: 17 station: ) 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen, TX 78550	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Residency Coordinator: Michael Wingard, OD, FAAO Resident Affiliated Institutions: Rosenberg School of Optometry

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michael Wingard, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UIWRSO	1	16 weeks	3
University of Houston School of Optometry	1	16 weeks	3
Kentucky College of Optometry	1	16 weeks	3
SCO	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Ivonne Alvarado
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 956-291-9217 x 69232 Fax: 956-291-9412 Email: Ivonne.Alvaradova.gov	Member: AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Caitlin M. Burket
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 956-291-9000 x 69224 Email: Caitlin.burketva.gov	Member: AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Stuart Nieber
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (855) 864-0516 Email: stuart.nieberva.gov

Dr. Celina Villarreal
Job Title: Optometry Supervisor Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: celina.villarrealva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow ABO Diplomate ARVO

Houston VAMC - Michael E. DeBakey

(VISN: 16 station: 580) Optometry (mail code 112-C) 2002 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030	Visual Impairment Center To Optimize Remaining Sight (VICTORS) Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) program Low Vision Clinic Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Bhagya Segu, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: University of Houston School of Optometry

Dr. Jennifer Doan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (713) 794-7450 Fax: (713) 794-8226 Email: jennifer.doan2va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Kia Eldred
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (20 hours/week) Phone: (713) 794-7532 Fax: (713) 794-8851 Email: kia.eldredva.gov	Faculty: University of Houston School of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Diplomate Low Vision AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA

Dr. Yun-Ting Lisa Huang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (713) 791-1414 x 23805 Fax: (713) 794-8226 Email: yun-ting.huangva.gov	Faculty: University of Houston School of Optometry (Adjunct assistant professor) IAUPR (Affiliate Professor) Rosenberg School of Optometry (Clinical assistant professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Ancil Mathew
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 713-791-1414 x 25778 Fax: 713-794-8748 Email: Ancil.Mathewva.gov	Member: NAVAO

Dr. Bhagya Segu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MPH Full-time Phone: (713) 794-7450 Fax: (713) 794-8226 Email: bhagya.segu1va.gov	Faculty: IAUPR (Adjunct faculty) UIWRSO (Adjunct faculty) University of Houston School of Optometry (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AOA APHA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Ambika Singh
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 713-791-1414 Email: Ambika.Singhva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Sangita Patel Vadapalli
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (713) 791-1414 x 7450 Email: sangita.vadapalliva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Cornea and Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease)

Kerrville VA Hospital

(VISN: 17 station: ) 3600 Memorial Blvd. Kerrville, TX 78028

Dr. Melanie Kane
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (830) 896-2020 x 12529 Email: melanie.kaneva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease)

Dr. Tracy Putnam
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (830) 896-2020 Email: tracy.putnam-sczepanskiva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease/Polytrauma)

Lubbock Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 18 station: ) 6140 Ave. Q south drive Lubbock, TX 79412

Dr. Leticia Santa
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (806) 472-3400 Fax: (806) 472-3433 Email: leticia.santava.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

McAllen Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 17 station: ) 901 E Hackberry Ave McAllen, TX 78503	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:

Dr. Celina Villarreal
Job Title: Optometry Supervisor Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: celina.villarrealva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow ABO Diplomate ARVO

Dr. Michael Wingard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: Michael.Wingardva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Richmond VA Outpatient Center- Michael E. DeBakey VAMC

(VISN: 16 station: 580GG) 22001 Southwest Freeway Suite 200 Richmond, TX 77469

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Michael Y. Leung

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
University of Houston School of Optometry	1	12 weeks	3

Dr. Michael Leung
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 832-595-7700 Fax: 832-595-7720 Email: michael.leungva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

San Antonio - Frank Tejeda VA Outpatient Clinic

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (VISN: 17 station: ) Eye Clinic 5788 Eckert Road San Antonio, TX 78240

Dr. Ronald C. Tutt
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Part-time Phone: (210) 699-2113 Email: ronald.tuttva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow

San Antonio VAMC - Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital

(VISN: 17 station: ) 7400 Merton Minter San Antonio, TX 78229	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Gregg E Wentworth, OD, FAAO Resident Affiliated Institutions: Rosenberg School of Optometry

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Dr. S. Schmiedecke (RSO) and Dr. D. Singh (UH & PCO)

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
University of Houston School of Optometry	2	12 weeks	8
Rosenberg School of Optometry	2	12 weeks	8

Dr. Tim Luke
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 216-617-5300 x 65417 Fax: 210-949-8925 Email: timothy.lukeva.gov

Dr. Mischelle L. Percy-Baluyot
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 210-949-8900 Email: Mischelle.pearcy-baluyotva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry)

Dr. Candice Elam Rice
Job Title: Staff Optometrist(polytrauma) Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 210-617-5300 x 13634 Email: candice.riceva.gov ABCMO	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Fellowship Trained: TBI/Polytrauma Clinical Optometry Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Dipti Singh
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (210) 617-5300 x 65413 Email: dipti.singhva.gov	Faculty: Rosenberg School of Optometry (Adjunct associate professor) University of Houston School of Optometry (Adjunct associate professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Temple VA

VA Central Texas Health Care System (VISN: 17 station: 674) Optometry Clinic, routing number 123 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504	Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Polytrauma Rehabilitation Network Site Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Lee N. Vu

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Midwestern University	1	12 weeks	4
AZCOPT	1	12 weeks	4

Dr An T Hoang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 254-743-0728 Email: an.hoangva.gov	Faculty: UIWRSO (Adjunct clinical professor) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Nicholas Steinshouer
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 254-743-2701 x 42701 Email: Nicholas.Steinshouer1va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Lee N Vu
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, VISN 17 Tele Eye Preceptor Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 254-743-0728 Fax: 254-743-0128 Email: lee.vuva.gov
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility, VISN

Dr. Josh Yuen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, PhD Full-time Phone: 254-743-2628 Fax: 254-743-0318 Email: Josh.Yuenva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow Optometric Retina Soc. Fellow

Texas City VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 17 station: ) 9300 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite 206 Texas City, TX 77591

Dr. Eva Gao
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Staff Optometrist Phone: 409-986-2900 x 10543 Email: eva.gaova.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Linh Truong Nguyen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (409) 986-2900 x 10543 Fax: (409) 986-2910 Email: linh.nguyen20va.gov	Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Thomas E. Creek

(VISN: 17 station: ) 3501 S. Soncy Rd. Amarillo, TX 79119	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Hospital-Based Optometry/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: David Trout, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions:

Dr. Linda Bianciotto
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 806-355-9703 x 3035 Email: linda.bianciottova.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Tomball VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 16 station: ) 1200 W. Main Street Tomball, TX 77375

Dr. Brooke Vegas
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 281-516-1505 Fax: 281-516-9390 Email: brooke.vegasva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

VA Health Care Center at Harlingen

(VISN: 17 station: ) 2601 Veterans Drive Harlingen , TX 78550	Low Vision Clinic

Dr. Jeffery T Curry
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (956) 291-9000 Email: jeffery.curryva.gov	Member: AMSUS NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Refractive and Ocular Surgery)

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Utah

Salt Lake City VA Medical Center

(VISN: 19 station: 660) Eye Clinic 500 Foothill Blvd. Salt Lake City, UT 84148	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Harald Olafsson, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCCO MBKU

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Lindsay Howse, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
SCCO MBKU	2	10 weeks	8*
PUCO	1	10 weeks	4*
OSU	1	10 weeks	8*
SCO	1	16 weeks	3
MCPHS	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. John M. Brand
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (801) 582-1565 x 1943 Email: john.brandva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct professor) SCCO MBKU (Adjunct professor) TOSU (Adjunct professor) SCO (Assistant professor) Member: AFOS
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Dane F. Dansie
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (1/8 FTE) Phone: (801) 546-3937 Fax: (801) 476-0067 Email: dane.dansieva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct associate clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Adjunct associate professor) PUCO (Assoc professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Optometry VISN Mentor Optometry VISN Consultant Member

Dr. Jeremy Gerritsen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (801) 582-1565 Email: Jeremy.gerritsenva.gov	Faculty: OSU (Assoc professor) PUCO (Assoc professor) SCO (Assoc professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Laura Lujan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-tim Phone: 801-582-1565 x 4842 Fax: 801-588-5901 Email: laura.lujanva.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease and Specialty Contact Lenses)

Dr. Harald E. Olafsson
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Part-time (6/8) Phone: (801) 582-1565 x 4812 Fax: (801) 584-2564 Email: harald.olafssonva.gov harald.olafssonhsc.utah.edu Pager: (801) 339-5901	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant professor) SCO (Adjunct assistant professor) TOSU (Adjunct assistant professor) SCCO MBKU (Assistant professor) Univ of Utah Dept of Ophthalmology (Assoc professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: VISN

Dr. D. Lee Tanner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (1/2) Phone: (801) 582-1565 x 1944 Fax: (801) 584-2557 Email: duane.tannerva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct faculty) SCCO MBKU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA

Dr. Dale A. Woodfield
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (2/8) Phone: (801) 584-2568 Fax: (801) 584-2564 Email: dale.woodfieldva.gov dwoodfil85aol.com Pager: (801) 920-6842	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) SCCO MBKU (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AOA

Dr. Tyler Wyatt
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (801) 582-1565 x 4828 Email: tyler.wyattva.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

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Vermont

Colchester VA OPC at Ft. Ethan Allen

(VISN: 1 station: ) 162 Hegeman Ave. Unit 100 Colchester, VT 05446

Dr. Jennifer R. DeVita
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (802) 655-1356 Fax: (802) 655-1231 Email: jennifer.devitava.gov Certified teleretinal image reader and instructor	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Vincent J. DeVita
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.5 FTEE) Phone: (802) 655-1356 x 6728 Fax: (802) 655-1231 Email: vincent.devitava.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Dr. Joseph P. O'Brien
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (0.50 FTEE) Phone: (802) 655-1356 x 6728 Fax: (802) 655-1231 Email: joseph.obrienva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care)

White River Junction VAMC

White River Junction VAMROC (VISN: 1 station: 405) Eye Clinic 215 North Main Street White River Junction, VT 05009	Low Vision Clinic Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: Richard Frick, OD, FAAO Resident Affiliated Institutions: NECO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Joseph Gallagher, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	1	12 weeks	0-4
NECO	2	12 weeks	8
Chicago College of Optometry	1	12 weeks	0-4
AZCOPT	1	12 weeks	0-4
OSU	2	16 weeks	6

Dr. Julie A. Blacksmith
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Low Vision Optometrist Degree(s): BS, OD Full-time (0.5 LV/0.5 Optom) Phone: (800) 295-9363 x 5688 Fax: (802) 291-6204 Email: julie.blacksmithva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Richard Frick
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (802) 295-9363 x 6568 Fax: (802) 291-6204 Email: richard.frickva.gov Pager: (802) 742-0696	Faculty: TOSU (Clinical assistant professor) ICO (Clinical associate professor) NECO (Clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified Research: Co-investigator

Dr. Joseph W. Gallagher
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (802) 295-9363 x 5600 Fax: (802) 295-5112 Email: joseph.gallagher2va.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO

Dr. Jenna D Koskey
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-Time Phone: 802-295-9363 x 5248 Fax: 802-296-5112 Email: jenna.koskeyva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Salus University (Adjunct clinical faculty) TOSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

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Virginia

Hampton VAMC

(VISN: 6 station: 590) Eye Clinic (112A) 100 Emancipation Dr. Hampton, VA 23667	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 1 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Gay K. Tokumaru, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Brooke Smith, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
OSU	1	16 weeks	3

Dr. Lori M Pennington
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 757-722-9961 x 3484 Fax: 757-726-6017 Email: Lori.Penningtonva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Dr. Makesha Sink
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (757) 722-9961 x 2439 Fax: (757) 728-3380 Email: makesha.sinkva.gov	Faculty: TOSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Brooke Smith
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 757-772-9961 x 1521 757-722-9961 x 2955 Fax: 757-728-3380 Email: brooke.smith3va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) NOVA (Adjunct faculty) TOSU (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA ARVO NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Erlein Tacastacas
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 757-722-9961 x 8927 Fax: 757-605-1434 Email: erlein.tacastacasva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Richmond (Virginia) Medical Center

Hunter Holmes McGuire (VISN: 6 station: 652) Eye Clinic (112) 1201 Broad Rock Blvd. Richmond, VA 23249	Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center Polytrauma Rehabilitation Network Site

Dr. Simmy Panchal
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (804)675-5541 Email: simmy.panchalva.gov	Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease and Specialty Contact Lenses, Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Michael Peterson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (804) 675-5000 x 7075 Fax: (804) 675-5908 Email: michael.peterson3va.gov	Faculty: Medical College of Virginia (Instructor) Member: AFOS NAVAO
Fellowship Trained: TBI/Polytrauma Clinical Optometry Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Lenna Walker
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 804-675-3577 Fax: 804-675-5908 Email: Lenna.Walker2va.gov	Member: AAO Fellow ABO Diplomate AOA NAVAO Scleral Lens Ed. Soc. Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease and Specialty Contact Lenses)

Salem VAMC

(VISN: 6 station: 658) Optometry Section (112E1) 1970 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care Residency Coordinator: Alicia Greene, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: SCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Scott DePoe, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	2	12 weeks	2-8
SCO	1	15 weeks	1-3
Kentucky College of Optometry	1	15 weeks	1-3

Dr. Alicia M. Brown
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 540-982-2463 x 2829 Fax: 540-224-1922 Email: Alicia.brown1va.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Kentucky College of Optometry (Clinical preceptor) UAB (Clinical preceptor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Curtis D Burnley
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 540-982-2463 x 6617 Email: Curtis.Burnleyva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Scott A. DePoe
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (540) 982-2463 x 4482 Fax: (540) 224-1922 Email: scott.depoe2va.gov Pager: 2848	Faculty: Rosenberg School of Optometry (Clinical preceptor) Salus University (Clinical preceptor) SCO (Clinical preceptor) Member: AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr. Daniel R. Eckermann
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Section Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (540) 982-2463 x 2826 Fax: (540) 224-1922 Email: daniel.eckermannva.gov Pager: 1054	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) Rosenberg School of Optometry (Clinical preceptor) Salus University (Clinical preceptor) UAB (Clinical preceptor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Hospital-Based Optometry) Research: Other

Dr. Alexis Smith
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 540-982-2363 x 2872 Fax: 540-224-1922 Email: alexis.smith8va.gov Pager: 0022
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Stephens City CBOC

(VISN: 5 station: ) 170 Prosperity Drive Winchester, VA 22602

Dr. Suzanne Kim
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 301-263-0811 x 3522 Fax: 304-579-2570 Email: Suzanne.kimva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Joseph M. Misera
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, FAAO Full-time Phone: (304) 263-0811 x 2029 Fax: (304) 579-2570 Email: joseph.misera2va.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow

Virginia Beach CBOC

(VISN: 6 station: 590) 244 Clearfield Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Dr. Janel L. Chou
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (757) 722-9961 x 1941 Email: janel.chouva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

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Washington

American Lake Division

VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VISN: 20 station: 663A4) Blind Rehabilitation Center (A-112-BRC) Tacoma, WA 98493	Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Polytrauma Rehabilitation Network Site Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry Residency Coordinator: Alvaro J. Castillo, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: PUCO UCB

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Jeffrey Hiett, OD, MS

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	4	16 weeks
PUCO	2	24 weeks

Dr. Irene L. Yang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (253) 583-1236 Fax: (253) 589-4119 Email: irene.yangva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

American Lake Division VAMC

VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VISN: 20 station: 663A4) Eye Clinic (112 OP-A) Tacoma, WA 98493	Low Vision Clinic Blind Rehabilitation Center Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 2 Speciality: Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry Residency Coordinator: Alvaro J. Castillo, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: PUCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Andrew Ta, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UABSO	1	8 weeks	variable
UCB	2	10 weeks	10
PUCO	2	12 weeks	8
AZCOPT	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Jenny Truong
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 253-583-1250 Email: Jenny.Truongva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VAMC, Walla Walla, WA - Administrative Med

(VISN: 20 station: 687) VAMC Administrative Medicine, 111, Room 115, Build 77 Wainwright Drive Walla Walla, WA 99362

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Justin Roberts, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
PUCO	1-2	11 weeks	4-8
Western University	1-2	11 weeks	4-8

Dr. Jennifer Melsness
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 509-527-3491 Fax: 509-526-6202 Email: Jennifer.melsnessva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct faculty) Western University (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease, Primary Eye Care/Geriatic Optometry) ACMO certified

Mann Grandstaff Spokane VAMC

(VISN: 20 station: 668) Eye Clinic (111) 4815 N. Assembly Street Spokane, WA 99205	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Ocular Disease and Specialty Contact Lenses Residency Coordinator: Len Koh, OD, FAAO, PhD Resident Affiliated Institutions: PUCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Allison Coit Makadia, OD, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
PUCO	3	12 weeks	12

Dr. Virginia Bice
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: virginia.bice2va.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA

Dr. Chad Gosnell
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (509) 434-7250 Fax: (509) 434-7132 Email: chad.gosnell2va.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO

Dr. Len V. Koh
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (509) 434-6225 Email: len.kohva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Allison Coit Makadia
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (509)434-7032 Fax: (509) 434-7132 Email: ALLISON.COITVA.GOV	Member: AFOS NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Cornea and Contact Lenses, Geriatric Optometry) ACMO certified

Puget Sound VAMC

(VISN: 20 station: 663) 1660 S. Columbia Way Seattle, WA 98108	Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 3 Speciality: Geriatric Optometry/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency Coordinator: Jeffrey Hiett, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: PUCO

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Lindsay Kleinschmit, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
PUCO	3	12 weeks	12

Dr. Alvaro J. Castillo
Job Title: Chief of Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 253-583-1250 Fax: 253-589-4060 Email: alvaro.castillova.gov Pager: (559) 771-6206	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) PUCO (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Gulshan Karamchandani
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 206-277-6108 Email: Gulshan.karamchandaniva.gov

Dr. Ann E. Katzenberger
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 360-419-7839 Fax: 360-419-7822 Email: ann.katzenbergerva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct associate clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease) ACMO certified Optometry Field Advisory Committee Member

Dr Patricia Oh
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full-time Phone: 283-583-1250 Email: patricia.ohva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor)
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Seattle VA Medical Center

VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VISN: 20 station: 663) 1660 S. Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108	Blind Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Melissa Au-Yeung
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (206) 764-2020 Fax: (206) 764-2477 Email: melissa.au-yeung2va.gov Pager: N/A	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Kristen Sara Griggs
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (206) 764-2020 Fax: (206) 764-2477 Email: kristen.griggsmed.va.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry) ACMO certified Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility, VISN

Dr. Kenneth E. Hamrick
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Clinic Director Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (800) 329-8387 x 6202 Fax: (206) 764-2477 Email: kenneth.hamrickmed.va.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: NAVAO

Dr. Anh-Thu Nguyen
Full-time Email: anh-thu.nguyenva.gov

Dr. Brian Snydsman
Job Title: Staff optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (206) 764-2020 Fax: (206) 764-2477 Email: brian.snydsman2va.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Irene L. Yang
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (253) 583-1236 Fax: (253) 589-4119 Email: irene.yangva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct assistant clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA ACMO certified

Vancouver Division - Portland VAMC

(VISN: 20 station: 648-A) Eye Clinic, Building 17, 3rd Floor 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Amara Callahan, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
UCB	1	10 weeks	5
NECO	1	12 weeks	4
PUCO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Amara V. Callahan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (503) 220-8262 x 33014 Fax: (503) 402-2943 Email: amara.callahanva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) PUCO (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Rebecca J. Czerwinski
Job Title: Staff Optometrist, Student Coordinator Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (503) 220-8262 x 58205 Email: rebecca.czerwinskiva.gov	Faculty: NECO (Adjunct faculty) PUCO (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Weon Jun
Job Title: Director, Low Vision Rehabilitation Services Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (503) 220-8262 x 54400 Fax: (503) 402-2943 Email: weon.junva.gov Pager: (503) 721-7878 #2406	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct clinical faculty) Oregon Health and Science University (Adjunct faculty) UCB (Assistant clinical faculty) NECO (Clinical professor) Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Mark A. Williams
Job Title: Chief, Optometry Section Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (503) 220-8262 x 57877 Email: mark.williams3va.gov Pager: (503) 721-7878-2412	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct clinical professor) UCB (Affiliated Clinical Instructor) NECO (Affiliated Clinical Professor) Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry) ACMO certified

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West Virginia

Beckley VAMC

(VISN: 6 station: 517) Eye Clinic 1st floor 200 Veterans Avenue Beckley, WV 25801

Dr. Westley Carr
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304) 255-2121 x 4786 Email: westley.carrva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Dr. Dan Holovic
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304) 255-2121 x 4785 Email: daniel.holovicva.gov

Dr. Alexandra Horne
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Email: Alexandra.Horneva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Clarksburg - Louis A. Johnson VAMC

(VISN: 4 station: 540) Eye Clinic 1 Hospital Drive Clarksburg, WV 26301

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Ginoi F. Abruzzino, OD and Brett Zwolensky, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	2	3/6 months	8
SCO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Gino F. Abruzzino
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304) 623-3461 x 3971 Email: gino.abruzzinova.gov	Faculty: SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AOA

Dr. Michelle R. Hoover-Wickline
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): O.D. Full-time Phone: (304)623-3461 x 3955 Email: Michelle.Hoover-Wicklineva.gov

Dr. Pagona Kokolakis-Alex
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): O.D. Full time Email: Pagona.Kokolakis-Alexva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Brett Zwolensky
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304) 623-3461 x 3968 Fax: (304) 626-7748 Email: brett.zwolensky2va.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct clinical professor) SCO (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Hershel "Woody" Williams, Huntington VA Medical Center

(VISN: 9 station: 581) Optometry Service (123) 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704	Low Vision Clinic Residency Program: Resident Per Year: 4 Speciality: Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator: David W. Johnson, OD Resident Affiliated Institutions: Indiana University

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Belinda Russell, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	2	12 weeks	8
Indiana University	2	12 weeks	8
OSU	1-2	15 weeks	3-6
Kentucky College of Optometry	2	15 weeks	6
MCPHS	1	15 weeks	3

Dr. Donnie Akers
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (606) 886-1970 Email: donnie.akersva.gov	Member: AOA VOSH

Dr. Nicholas E. Bem
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 304-429-6741 x 2975 Fax: 304-429-7592 Email: Nicholas.Bemva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA

Dr. Kimberly Darke
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MPH Full-time Phone: 304-429-6741 x 3879 Fax: 304-429-7592	Faculty: Indiana University (Adjunct clinical faculty) Kentucky College of Optometry (Adjunct clinical faculty) MCPHS (Adjunct clinical faculty) OSU (Adjunct clinical faculty) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Meghan Elkins
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304) 429-6755 x 2696 Fax: (304) 429-7592 Email: meghan.elkins1va.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct professor) Indiana University (Adjunct professor) TOSU (Adjunct professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Stephanie M. Farha
Job Title: Acting Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304) 429-6755 x 3696 Fax: (304) 429-7592 Email: stephanie.farhava.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct associate professor) Indiana University (Adjunct professor) TOSU (Adjunct professor) Member: AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

Dr. Sunni D. Martin
Job Title: Optometry Chief Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304) 429-6755 x 2887 Fax: (304) 429-7592 Email: sunni.martinva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct professor) Indiana University (Adjunct professor) TOSU (Adjunct professor) Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Stacy Potwin
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304) 429-6755 x 3683 Email: stacy.potwinva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care)

Dr. Belinda D. Russell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 304-429-6755 x 3698 Fax: 304-429-7592 Email: Belinda.Russellva.gov

Martinsburg VA Medical Center

VA Capitol Network (VISN: 5 station: 613) Optometry Section (112) 510 Butler Ave Martinsburg, WV 25405

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Lisa Beard, OD, MS, FAAO

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
Salus University	1	12 weeks	4
Kentucky College of Optometry	1	12 weeks	2
MCO	1	16 weeks	2

Dr. Lisa Beard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, MS Full time Phone: (304) 263-0811 x 3919 Fax: (304) 579-2570 Email: lisa.beardva.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Matthew Beard
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304) 263-0811 x 3524 Fax: (304) 579-2570 Email: matthew.beard2va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation) ACMO certified

Dr. Tamseela Khan
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (304)263-0811 x 4029 Fax: (304)579-2570 Email: tamseela.khan3va.gov	Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) ACMO certified

Dr. Suzanne Kim
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 301-263-0811 x 3522 Fax: 304-579-2570 Email: Suzanne.kimva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation)

Dr. Joseph M. Misera
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, FAAO Full-time Phone: (304) 263-0811 x 2029 Fax: (304) 579-2570 Email: joseph.misera2va.gov	Faculty: Salus University (Adjunct faculty) Member: AAO Fellow

Dr. Kevin Turner
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 304-263-0811 x 3524 Fax: 304-579-2570 Email: kevin.turnerva.gov	Member: AFOS AOA WVAOP

Dr. Judith Uphold
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time (3 days/week) Phone: (304) 045-6846 Email: judith.upholdva.gov	Member: AOA

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Wisconsin

Appleton - John H. Bradley Outpatient Clinic

VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN: 12 station: ) Eye Clinic 10 Tri-Park Way Appleton, WI 54914

Dr. Tara Atanasoff
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (920) 831-7942 Fax: (920) 831-7939 Email: tara.atanasoffva.gov	Member: AOA

Dr. Michelle DePeau
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (920) 831-7982 Fax: (920) 831-7939 Email: michelle.depeau2va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Jaclyn A. Keller
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 920-831-7942 Fax: 920-831-7972 Email: jaclyn.keller2va.gov

Dr. Kathryn A. Korth
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (920) 831-7981 Fax: (920) 831-7972 Email: kathryn.korthva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow AFOS AOA NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Hospital-Based Optometry)

Dr. Tom Zurakowski
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (920) 831-7942 Fax: (920) 831-7972 Email: tom.zurakowskiva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow NAVAO
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease) ACMO certified

John H. Bradley VA Outpatient Clinic

(VISN: 12 station: ) 10 Tri-Park Way Appleton, WI 54914-1658

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Daniel K. Roberson, OD, PhD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Daniel K. Roberson
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD, PhD Full-time Phone: 920-831-7942 Fax: 920-831-7972 Email: Daniel.Roberson1va.gov	Member: AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Madison - William S. Middleton Memorial VA

(VISN: 12 station: ) Eye clinic 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705	Low Vision Clinic Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center program

Dr. Karen Brahm
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (608) 256-1901 x 17034 Fax: (608) 280-7211 Email: karen.brahm2va.gov
Fellowship Trained: Optometric Research Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Geriatric Optometry, Primary Eye Care) Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Chelsea A. Linzmeier
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 608-256-1901 Fax: 608-280-7211 Email: chelsea.linzmeierva.gov

Dr. Michelle Martin
Part-time (0.5d/w)

Milwaukee - Clement J. Zablocki VAMC

(VISN: 12 station: ) Eye Clinic (CC-112G) 5000 West National Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53295	Low Vision Clinic Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Kenneth M. Rose, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	11 weeks	4*

Dr. Brian B. McGinley
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Part-time Phone: (414) 384-2000 x 46568 Fax: (414) 389-4162 Email: brian.mcginleyva.gov

Dr. Kenneth M. Rose
Job Title: Chief Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (414) 384-2000 x 46572	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct clinical instructor) Member: NAVAO
Teleretinal Imaging Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Dr. Emmy M. Swartz
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (414) 384-2000 x 42111 Email: emmylou.swartzva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) UMSL (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO

Dr. David Waterfill
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (414) 384-2000 x 42111 Fax: (414) 389-4279 Email: david.waterfillva.gov	Member: NAVAO

Tomah VAMC

(VISN: 12 station: 676) Eye Clinic (11F - MS) 500 East Veterans Street Tomah, WI 54660	Low Vision Clinic

Student Program:
Student Coordinator: Anjela Krome, OD

Student Affiliated Institution	Student/Rotation	Duration	Total Student/Year
ICO	1	12 weeks	4

Dr. Anjela K. Krome
Job Title: Chief Degree(s): OD, BSVS Full-time Phone: (800) 872-8662 x 64088 Fax: (608) 372-1205 Email: anjela.kromeva.gov	Faculty: ICO (Adjunct faculty) Member: NAVAO
Residency Trained: Non VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care) Advanced Clinic Access Coordinator: Local VA Facility

Wisconsin Rapids Clinic

(VISN: 12 station: ) 555 West Grand Ave Wisconsin, WI 54495

Dr. Gerald R Gosnell
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 816-210-8584 Fax: 608-374-8205 Email: Gerald.Gosnellva.gov

Dr. Joseph J. Lawrence
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 715-424-4682 Fax: 715-424-4614 Email: joseph.lawrence2va.gov	Member: AOA NAVAO

Dr. Bill Manheim
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 715-424-4682 Email: Billie.Manheimva.gov	Member: AFOS
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Ocular Disease)

Dr. Ryan A. Peine
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 715-424-4614 Fax: 715-424-4614 Email: ryan.peine1va.gov	Member: AFOS AOA
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

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Wyoming

Cheyenne VAMC

(VISN: 19 station: 442) Code 112 2360 E. Pershing Blvd Cheyenne, WY 82001

Dr. Kelsey Haugen
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: 307-778-7550 x 7762 Email: Kelsey.haugenva.gov
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease)

Dr. Regina Zimmers
Degree(s): OD Full-time Phone: (307) 778-7550 x 7756 Fax: (307) 778-7594 Email: regina.zimmersva.gov	Faculty: PUCO (Adjunct faculty) Western University (Adjunct faculty)
Residency Trained: VA (Residency Specialty: Primary Eye Care)

Sheridan VA Medical Center

(VISN: 19 station: ) 1898 Fort Rd Sheridan, WY 82801

Dr. Eric Kawulok
Job Title: Staff Optometrist Degree(s): O.D. Part-time Phone: 307-675-3442 Fax: 307-672-1905 Email: Eric.Kawulokva.gov	Member: AAO Fellow
Fellowship Trained: Contact Lens

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