Dr. David Stella, OD, Jacksonville, NC

About Dr. David Stella

Dr. David Michael Stella is an accomplished optometrist who graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pittsburgh before earning a Doctorate from the New England College of Optometry, where he was honored as a member of the prestigious international honor society, Beta Sigma Kappa. His service to the country includes his time in the Navy, where he practiced as a Doctor of Optometry aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. His post military career includes diverse professional experiences such as nursing home care and private practice. In 2021 he proudly joined Buglisi Eye Care, bringing his expertise and dedication to eye health to the team. Dr. Stella has a wide array of clinical expertise including glaucoma management, dry eye disease, cornea and contact lens care and diabetic eye health. He is an active member of the American Optometric Association and the North Carolina Optometric Society. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Stella enjoys a wide array of sporting interests with a fondness for golf (despite not being very good at it) and especially hockey, where rumor has it he was once quite skilled in his youth. He and his wife maintain a home in Raleigh, enjoy travelling and are long time season ticket holders of the Carolina Hurricanes. (Go Canes!) “My passion for eye care began as a small boy when I witnessed my grandfather undergo cataract surgery. Of course, surgery was quite different then, but I always remembered how grateful he was to be able to see clearly again. He encouraged me to become a doctor. He felt that being able to provide that kind of care for someone had to be about the best feeling there is. All these years later, I can say he was right.”

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Popular visit reasons

Allergic Eye Problems

Blepharospasm

Cataract

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Routine Eye Exam

Allergic Eye Problems

Blepharospasm

Cataract

Contact Lenses

Office location

Buglisi Eye Care

250 Memorial Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546

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Education and background

Practice names

Buglisi Eye Care

Education and training

New England College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1992724298

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What practice does Dr. David Stella work with?

Dr. David Stella works with Buglisi Eye Care.

Where is Dr. David Stella's office located?

Dr. David Stella's office is located at 250 Memorial Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. David Stella?

Dr. David Stella frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. David Stella on their profile.