C. Troy Allred: Joined us in 2000
Assistant Professor
B.S., Brigham Young University
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Pediatric Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry, Birmingham, AL
714.870.7226 | tallred@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Pediatric Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry, Birmingham, AL
Janet Armstrong: Joined us in 1999
Assistant Professor
B.S., Portland State University
O.D., SCCO
714.449.7441 | jarmstrong@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Gary Asano: Joined us in 2011
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Low Vision Rehabilitation Service, OCLA
B.S., University of Southern California
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Low Vision, SCCO
| g.asano@verizon.net
Coordinator, Low Vision Rehabilitation Service, OCLA
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Low Vision, SCCO
James E. Bailey: Joined us in 1974
Professor
B.S., Indiana University
O.D., Indiana University
Ph.D., Indiana University
714.449.7474 | jbailey@scco.edu
O.D., Indiana University
Ph.D., Indiana University
Carmen N. Barnhardt: Joined us in 1996
Associate Professor
Chief, Vision Therapy Service
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
M.S.Ed., California State University, Fullerton
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
714.449.7423 | cbarnhardt@scco.edu
Chief, Vision Therapy Service
O.D., SCCO
M.S.Ed., California State University, Fullerton
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
Raman Bhakhri: Joined us in 2012
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Alberta
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
Residency in Low Vision and Ocular Disease, Illinois College of Optometry
714.449.7457 | rbhakhri@scco.edu
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
Residency in Low Vision and Ocular Disease, Illinois College of Optometry
Eric J. Borsting: Joined us in 1988
Professor
B.A., University of California, San Diego
O.D., State University of New York
M.S., State University of New York
M.S.Ed., California State University, Fullerton
Residency in Vision Training, SUNY
714.449.7436 | eborsting@scco.edu
O.D., State University of New York
M.S., State University of New York
M.S.Ed., California State University, Fullerton
Residency in Vision Training, SUNY
David C. Bright: Joined us in 1977
Professor
Chief, Optometry Service, West Los Angeles VA Ambulatory Care Center, Los Angeles, CA
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
310.268.3995 | david.bright@med.va.gov
Chief, Optometry Service, West Los Angeles VA Ambulatory Care Center, Los Angeles, CA
O.D., SCCO
Kenneth E. Brookman: Joined us in 1975
Professor
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
M.S., Indiana University
Ph.D., Indiana University
M.P.H., University of California, Los Angeles
714.449.7498 | kbrookman@scco.edu
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
O.D., SCCO
M.S., Indiana University
Ph.D., Indiana University
M.P.H., University of California, Los Angeles
Tony Carnevali: Joined us in 1994
Associate Professor
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
O.D., SCCO
323.234.9137 | tcarnevali@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Christine Chan: Joined us in 2011
Assistant Professor
O.D.,University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry
Annie W. Chang: Joined us in 2007
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
O.D., University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry
Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses, SCCO
714.992.7881 | achang@scco.edu
O.D., University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry
Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses, SCCO
Angela M. Chen: Joined us in 2009
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Davis
O.D., State University of New York
M.S., State University of New York
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
714.449.7432 | angelachen@scco.edu
O.D., State University of New York
M.S., State University of New York
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
Geoffrey F. Chiara: Joined us in 1987
Assistant Professor
Chief, Optometry Section, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Las Vegas, NV
B.S., University of Nevada, Reno
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry, VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
702.791.9125 | geoffrey.chiara@va.gov
Chief, Optometry Section, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Las Vegas, NV
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry, VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
Theresa Chong: Joined us in 2009
Assistant Professor
B.S., Pacific University
O.D., Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, OR
Residency, Low Vision/Blind Rehabilitation, VA Medical Center/Blind Rehabilitation Center, West Haven, CT
702.791.9125 | Theresa.chong2@va.gov
O.D., Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, OR
Residency, Low Vision/Blind Rehabilitation, VA Medical Center/Blind Rehabilitation Center, West Haven, CT
Raymond H. Chu: Joined us in 2001
Associate Professor
Chief, Pediatric Vision Service
B.S., University of California, San Diego
O.D., State University of New York
M.S., California State University, Fullerton
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
714.992.7876 | rchu@scco.edu
Chief, Pediatric Vision Service
O.D., State University of New York
M.S., California State University, Fullerton
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
George W. Comer: Joined us in 1982
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Houston
O.D., University of Houston
M.B.A., University of California, Irvine
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry, VA Medical Center, Lexington, KY
714.449.7405 | gcomer@scco.edu
O.D., University of Houston
M.B.A., University of California, Irvine
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry, VA Medical Center, Lexington, KY
Jan Cooper: Joined us in 2011
Assistant Professor
Center for Community Health
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., SCCO
Center for Community Health
O.D., SCCO
Susan A. Cotter: Joined us in 1997
Professor
B.S., Loyola University, Chicago
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
M.S., University of Southern California
Residency in Children's Vision, SCCO
714.449.7488 | scotter@scco.edu
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
M.S., University of Southern California
Residency in Children's Vision, SCCO
Olivia Do: Joined us in 2012
Assistant Professor
B.Sc., McGill University
O.D., The New England College of Optometry
Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses, University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry
O.D., The New England College of Optometry
Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses, University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry
Timothy B. Edrington: Joined us in 1978
Professor
Coordinator, Cornea and Contact Lens Residency
B.S., Indiana University
O.D., Indiana University
M.S., California State University, Fullerton
714.449.7422 | tedrington@scco.edu
Coordinator, Cornea and Contact Lens Residency
O.D., Indiana University
M.S., California State University, Fullerton
Gail Ellias: Joined us in 1992
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Chronic Care, Special Testing and Ophthalmology Consultation Service, Optometric Center of Los Angeles
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry/Geriatrics, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
323.234.9137 | gellias@scco.edu
Coordinator, Chronic Care, Special Testing and Ophthalmology Consultation Service, Optometric Center of Los Angeles
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry/Geriatrics, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Carla B. Engelke: Joined us in 2007
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Traumatic Brain Injury
B.S., St. Louis University
O.D., SCO
Residency in Primary Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Tucson
520.792.1450 Ext. 2955 | Carla.Engelke@va.gov
Coordinator, Traumatic Brain Injury
O.D., SCO
Residency in Primary Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, Tucson
Lucrecia Escobar: Joined us in 2006
Assistant Professor
O.D., Universidad Social Carolica de la Salle, Bogota, Colombia
Contact Lens Residency in Madrid, Spain
909.702.9502 | Lescobar@scco.edu
Contact Lens Residency in Madrid, Spain
Steven G. Ferrucci: Joined us in 1996-97, 2001
Associate Professor
Chief, Optometry Section, Sepulveda VA Medical Center, Sepulveda, CA
Coordinator, Primary Eye Care - Department of Veterans Affairs Residency
B.A., Brandeis University
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Residency in Hospital-Based/Primary Care Optometry, Sepulveda VA Medical Center
818.891.7711 Ext. 7744 | Steven.Ferrucci@med.va.gov
Chief, Optometry Section, Sepulveda VA Medical Center, Sepulveda, CA
Coordinator, Primary Eye Care - Department of Veterans Affairs Residency
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Residency in Hospital-Based/Primary Care Optometry, Sepulveda VA Medical Center
Lane T. Fujimoto: Joined us in 1996
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Ocular Disease - Department of Veterans Affairs Residency
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care/Hospital Based/Geriatric Optometry, Sepulveda VA Medical Center
702.791.9125 | lane.fujimoto@va.gov
Coordinator, Ocular Disease - Department of Veterans Affairs Residency
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care/Hospital Based/Geriatric Optometry, Sepulveda VA Medical Center
Amy Grimes: Joined us in 2000
Associate Professor
B.S., The Ohio State University
O.D., The Ohio State University
Residency in Primary Eye Care and Low Vision Rehabilitation, VA Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
520.792.1450 Ext. 6551 | amy.grimes@va.gov
O.D., The Ohio State University
Residency in Primary Eye Care and Low Vision Rehabilitation, VA Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
Catherine L. Heyman: Joined us in 1994
Associate Professor
Chief, Low Vision Rehabilitative Services
Coordinator, Blind Children's Learning Center
B.S., San Diego State University
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
714.992.7845 | cheyman@scco.edu
Chief, Low Vision Rehabilitative Services
Coordinator, Blind Children's Learning Center
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
Perry S. Hom: Joined us in 1988
Assistant Professor
B.S., San Diego State University
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
714.870.7226 | phom@scco.edu
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
Kristine Huang: Joined us in 2005
Assistant Professor
Assistant Chief, Vision Therapy Service
B.S., University of California, San Diego
O.D., State University of New York
M.P.H., University of California, Los Angeles
Residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation, SUNY
714.449.7435 | khuang@scco.edu
Assistant Chief, Vision Therapy Service
O.D., State University of New York
M.P.H., University of California, Los Angeles
Residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation, SUNY
Pauline F. Ilsen: Joined us in 1991
Associate Professor
Coordinator, Primary Eye Care/Geriatric Optometry -- Department of Veterans Affairs Residency
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry/Geriatrics, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Coordinator, Primary Eye Care/Geriatric Optometry -- Department of Veterans Affairs Residency
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry/Geriatrics, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Russell L. Jew: Joined us in 1987
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry/Geriatrics, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
702.791.9125 | russell.jew2@va.gov
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry/Geriatrics, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Brian S. Kawasaki: Joined us in 2007
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of San Francisco
O.D., SCCO
M.B.A., California State University, San Marcos
Residency in Primary Care Optometry, San Francisco VA Medical Center
702.791.9125 | brian.kawasaki@va.gov
O.D., SCCO
M.B.A., California State University, San Marcos
Residency in Primary Care Optometry, San Francisco VA Medical Center
Chang Kim: Joined us in 1991-94, 1998
Assistant Professor
Chief, Optometry Service, Los Angeles VA Ambulatory Care Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
Coordinator, Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation, Los Angeles VA Ambulatory Clinic
| Chang.Kim@med.va.gov
Chief, Optometry Service, Los Angeles VA Ambulatory Care Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
Coordinator, Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation, Los Angeles VA Ambulatory Clinic
Barry M. Kolom: Joined us in 1974
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
818.784.3937 | bkolom@scco.edu
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
Justin T. Kwan: Joined us in 2010
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
O.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry
714.449.7472 | jkwan@scco.edu
O.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry
Dawn Y. Lam: Joined us in 2005
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of British Columbia
M.S., University of British Columbia
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses, University of Houston, College of Optometry
714.449.7443 | dlam@scco.edu
M.S., University of British Columbia
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses, University of Houston, College of Optometry
James O. LaMotte: Joined us in 1985
Professor
B.A., Eastern Washington State University
M.S., Eastern Washington State University
Ph.D., University of Arizona
O.D., New England College of Optometry
714.449.7486 | jlamotte@scco.edu
M.S., Eastern Washington State University
Ph.D., University of Arizona
O.D., New England College of Optometry
John E. Larcabal: Joined us in 1993
Assistant Professor
B.S., Brigham Young University
O.D., SCCO
714.992.7834 | jlarcabal@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
John H. Lee: Joined us in 2000
Assistant Professor
Assistant Chief, Jarnigan Primary Care Services
Coordinator, Optometry Service at CSUF
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
O.D., State University of New York
Residency in Vision Enhancement and Rehabilitation, SUNY
714.992.7837 | jlee@scco.edu
Assistant Chief, Jarnigan Primary Care Services
Coordinator, Optometry Service at CSUF
O.D., State University of New York
Residency in Vision Enhancement and Rehabilitation, SUNY
Lynn Lowell: Joined us in 2012
Assistant Professor
B.S., Texas A&M University
O.D., SCO
Residency in Acquired Brain Injury and Vision Rehabilitation, SUNY State College of Optometry
714.449.7490 | llowell@scco.edu
O.D., SCO
Residency in Acquired Brain Injury and Vision Rehabilitation, SUNY State College of Optometry
Edeline J. Lu: Joined us in 2008
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Ocular Disease, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Las Vegas, NV
714.992.7807 | elu@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Ocular Disease, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Las Vegas, NV
Harue J. Marsden: Joined us in 1989
Professor
Associate Dean, Clinical Education
B.S., University of California, Riverside
O.D., SCCO
M.S., University of Houston
Residency in Family Practice, University of Houston, College of Optometry
714.449.7433 | hmarsden@scco.edu
Associate Dean, Clinical Education
O.D., SCCO
M.S., University of Houston
Residency in Family Practice, University of Houston, College of Optometry
Michelle E. Matson: Joined us in 2009
Assistant Professor
B.S., Arizona State University
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
Residency, Ocular Disease, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Las Vegas
702.791.9125 | michelle.matson3@va.gov
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
Residency, Ocular Disease, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Las Vegas
Donald M. Matsumoto: Joined us in 1990
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Cornea and Contact Lens Service, Optometric Center of Los Angeles
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
B.S., University of California, Berkeley
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
323.234.9137
Coordinator, Cornea and Contact Lens Service, Optometric Center of Los Angeles
B.S., University of California, Berkeley
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
Timothy Messer: Joined us in 1995
Associate Professor
B.S., University of California, Berkeley
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation, Hospital-Based Optometry, VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
520.792.1450 | timothy.messer@med.va.gov
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation, Hospital-Based Optometry, VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
David J. Mietzner: Joined us in 2012
Assistant Professor
B.A., Concordia University
O.D., Pacific University College of Optometry
M.A., Gonzaga University
702.791.9125 | david.mietzner@va.gov
O.D., Pacific University College of Optometry
M.A., Gonzaga University
Jennifer L. Monarrez: Joined us in 2012
Assistant Professor
B.S. University of Nevada, Las Vegas
O.D., Pacific University College of Optometry
Residency, Ocular Disease, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Las Vegas
702.791.9125 | jennifer.monarrez@va.gov
O.D., Pacific University College of Optometry
Residency, Ocular Disease, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Las Vegas
Eunice Myung Lee: Joined us in 2000
Assistant Professor
Chief, Stein Family Cornea and Contact Lens Service
B.A., La Sierra University
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Family Practice, University of Houston, Houston, TX
714.449.7424 | emyung@scco.edu
Chief, Stein Family Cornea and Contact Lens Service
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Family Practice, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Alissa Nagel-Esposito: Joined us in 2011
Assistant Professor
B.S., University Nevada Las Vegas
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Ocular Disease, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Ocular Disease, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
Eddy Naime: Joined us in 2009
Assistant Professor
Director, Practice Management Center at SCCO
B.A., California State University, Fullerton
O.D., Southern California College of Optometry
714.872.5681 | pmc@scco.edu
Director, Practice Management Center at SCCO
O.D., Southern California College of Optometry
Mark E. Nakano: Joined us in 2011
Assistant Professor
Director, Optometric Center of Los Angeles
B.A., Cal State University, Dominguez Hills
O.D., Pacific University
323.234.9137 | mnakano@scco.edu
Director, Optometric Center of Los Angeles
O.D., Pacific University
Jason S. Ng: Joined us in 2008
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
O.D., SCCO
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
714.992.7880 | jng@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Monique M. Nguyen: Joined us in 2003
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
714.449.7419 | mnguyen@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
Rosalynn H. Nguyen: Joined us in 2011
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Cornea and Contact Lens, SCCO
714.449.7469 | rnguyen@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Cornea and Contact Lens, SCCO
Shana Noble-Aguilar: Joined us in 2004
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Southern California
O.D., SCCO
| snobleaguilar@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Susan A. Oh: Joined us in 2008
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Vision Therapy & Rehabilitation, SUNY College of Optometry
714.449.7430 | soh@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Vision Therapy & Rehabilitation, SUNY College of Optometry
Harald E. Olafsson: Joined us in 2004
Assistant Professor
Chief, Optometry Service, Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
B.S., Brigham Young University
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
| Harald.olafsson@hsc.utah.edu
Chief, Optometry Service, Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
Reena Patel: Joined us in 2011
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Pediatric Optometry, SUNY State College of Optometry
714.992.7873 | rpatel@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Pediatric Optometry, SUNY State College of Optometry
Jerry R. Paugh: Joined us in 1981-88, 2001
Professor
Associate Dean for Research
O.D., The Ohio State University
M.S., The Ohio State University
Ph.D., University of New South Wales
714.449.7487 | jpaugh@scco.edu
Associate Dean for Research
M.S., The Ohio State University
Ph.D., University of New South Wales
Fredy Perez: Joined us in 1991
Assistant Professor
B.S., Portland State University
O.D., New England College of Optometry
213.250.5768 | Fperez001@aol.com
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Jason Powell: Joined us in 2007
Assistant Professor
O.D., Pacific University, College of Optometry
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry, Central California VA Health Care System, Fresno
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry, Central California VA Health Care System, Fresno
William H. Ridder III: Joined us in 1989
Professor
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies
B.A., Southern Illinois University
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Houston
714.449.7494 | wridder@scco.edu
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies
O.D., Illinois College of Optometry
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Victoria Rossi: Joined us in 2009
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care/Hospital Based/Geriatric Optometry, VA Ambulatory Care Center and Nursing Home, Sepulveda, CA
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care/Hospital Based/Geriatric Optometry, VA Ambulatory Care Center and Nursing Home, Sepulveda, CA
Mark H. Sawamura: Joined us in 1993
Associate Professor
Chief, Jarnagin Primary Eye Care Center
B.S., University of California, Riverside
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care Optometry, The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA
714.449.7407 | msawamura@scco.edu
Chief, Jarnagin Primary Eye Care Center
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care Optometry, The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA
David P. Sendrowski: Joined us in 1986
Professor
Coordinator, Chronic Care, Special Testing and Ophthalmology Consultation Service
B.S., University of Massachusetts
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry/Geriatrics, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
714.449.7414 | dsendrowski@scco.edu
Coordinator, Chronic Care, Special Testing and Ophthalmology Consultation Service
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Residency in Hospital-Based Optometry/Geriatrics, West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
Peter G. Shaw-McMinn: Joined us in 1978
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Southern California
O.D., SCCO
714.992.7834 | pshawmcminn@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Susan M. Shin: Joined us in 2000
Assistant Professor
B. S., University of California at Los Angeles
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
714.992.7836 | sshin@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy, SCCO
Cindy Siu Blancq: Joined us in 2008
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
Huey-Fen Song: Joined us in 1998
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation, Tucson VA Medical Center, AZ
Coordinator, Primary Eye Care/Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency
Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation, Tucson VA Medical Center, AZ
Robert D. Spruance: Joined us in 1995
Assistant Professor
Chief, Optometry Section, Tucson VA Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
O.D., The Ohio State University
520.792.1450 x6551 | robert.spruance@med.va.gov
Chief, Optometry Section, Tucson VA Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
Lawrence R. Stark: Joined us in 2003
Associate Professor
B.App.SC. (Optom.)(Hons), School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology
Ph.D., Queensland University of Technology
714.449.7427 | lstark@scco.edu
Ph.D., Queensland University of Technology
John D. Tassinari: Joined us in 1988
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Vision Therapy Service, Optometric Center of Los Angeles
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Vision Training, SUNY
626.796.3105
Coordinator, Vision Therapy Service, Optometric Center of Los Angeles
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Vision Training, SUNY
Kellee Tea: Joined us in 2011
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
Christian J. Thompson: Joined us in
Chief of Optometry, Chinle Service Unit, NAIHS, Chinle, AZ
Coordinator, Ocular Disease - Indian Health Service Residency
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Residency in Advanced Ocular Disease, Faust-Gelvin Eye Center, Marion, IN
928.674.7163 | Christian.Thompson@ihs.gov
Coordinator, Ocular Disease - Indian Health Service Residency
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Residency in Advanced Ocular Disease, Faust-Gelvin Eye Center, Marion, IN
Lieu Ton: Joined us in 2000
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Southern California
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Low Vision Optometry, UC, Berkeley, School of Optometry
909.869.9448 | familyoptometryofwalnut@yahoo.com
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Low Vision Optometry, UC, Berkeley, School of Optometry
Judy W.H. Tong: Joined us in 1993
Associate Professor
Assistant Dean of Residencies
B.S., University of California, Berkeley
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care Optometry, The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA
714.449.7429 | jtong@scco.edu
Assistant Dean of Residencies
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care Optometry, The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Jennie Tran: Joined us in 2011
Assistant Professor
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Residency in Primary Care/Low Vision, VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Residency in Primary Care/Low Vision, VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Nina T. Tran: Joined us in 2012
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Southern California
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care/Hospital Based/Geriatric Optometry, Sepulveda VA Medical Center
702.791.9125 | nina.tran@va.gov
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care/Hospital Based/Geriatric Optometry, Sepulveda VA Medical Center
Paul Vejabul: Joined us in 2004
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Ocular Disease, Hospital-Based/Geriatric Optometry, Sepulveda VA Medical Center, Sepulveda, CA
702.791.9125 | paul.vejabul@va.gov
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Ocular Disease, Hospital-Based/Geriatric Optometry, Sepulveda VA Medical Center, Sepulveda, CA
Marsha Vinson: Joined us in 2000
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
Residency in Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation, VA Outpatient Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
818.375.2605 | chopstiky@aol.com
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
Residency in Ocular Disease/Low Vision Rehabilitation, VA Outpatient Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
Melissa Vydelingum: Joined us in 2012
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Irvine
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Eye Care - Veterans Hospital, Sepulveda, CA
714.992.7818 | mvydelingum@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Eye Care - Veterans Hospital, Sepulveda, CA
Alyon J. Wasik: Joined us in 2002
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, San Diego
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care Optometry, San Francisco VA Medical Center
520.792.1450 x6551 | Alyon.wasik@med.va.gov
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care Optometry, San Francisco VA Medical Center
Danielle L. Weiler: Joined us in 2008
Assistant Professor
B.A., Augustana College, South Dakota
O.D., Indiana University School of Optometry
Residency in Ocular Diseases and Low Vision Rehabilitation, the Central Blind Rehabilitation Center at the Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital, Chicago, IL
| Danielle.Weiler@va.gov
O.D., Indiana University School of Optometry
Residency in Ocular Diseases and Low Vision Rehabilitation, the Central Blind Rehabilitation Center at the Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital, Chicago, IL
Donna C. Weiss: Joined us in 2008
Assistant Professor
B.S., Northern Michigan University, Marquette
B.S., Pennsylvania College of Optometry/Salus University, Elkins Park
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry/Salus University, Elkins Park
310.890.9810 | dr.dcweiss@gmail.com
B.S., Pennsylvania College of Optometry/Salus University, Elkins Park
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry/Salus University, Elkins Park
Barry A. Weissman: Joined us in 2012
Professor
B.Sc., University of California, Berkeley
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
M.Sc., University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
714.449.7431 | bweissman@scco.edu
O.D., University of California, Berkeley
M.Sc., University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Gregory Wolfe: Joined us in 2008
Assistant Professor
O.D., Pennsylvania College of Optometry
M.P.H., University of Illinois
Residency in Ocular Diseases and Low Vision Rehabilitation, the Central Blind Rehabilitation Center at the Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital, Chicago, IL
520.219.2418 | Gregory.Wolfe@va.gov
M.P.H., University of Illinois
Residency in Ocular Diseases and Low Vision Rehabilitation, the Central Blind Rehabilitation Center at the Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital, Chicago, IL
May Wong: Joined us in 2003
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of California, Davis
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses, SCCO
714.870.7226 | maywong@juno.com
O.D., New England College of Optometry
Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses, SCCO
Robert M. Yacoub: Joined us in 2007
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care/Hospital Based/Geriatric Optometry, Sepulveda VA Medical Center
714.992.7842 | ryacoub@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
Residency in Primary Care/Hospital Based/Geriatric Optometry, Sepulveda VA Medical Center
Patrick D. Yoshinaga: Joined us in 2000
Assistant Professor
B.S., SCCO
O.D., SCCO
M.P.H., California State University, Fullerton
714.992.7843 | pyoshinaga@scco.edu
O.D., SCCO
M.P.H., California State University, Fullerton