Optometrist
4.67
·12 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
Next available: Mon, May 18
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Optometrist
4.83
·12 reviews
- Mar 18, 2026 by Autumn S.Click to read more
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Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: North Carolina Optometric Society, American Optometric Association; The reason I became an optometrist is a strong desire to work in heal...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, May 20
Optometrist
5.00
·4 reviews
Great friendly staff and the Dr was super kind and helpful! - Apr 8, 2026 by Chad T.Click to read more
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Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Clinical Award 2022. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Being Outdoors, Hanging with friends and family, Trying new restaurants with my fiancé.Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 19
Optometrist
5.00
·24 reviews
Very professional team. The doctor took her time to explain what was going on. Thorough examination I truly enjoyed my visit there! - Apr 27, 2026 by Sylvie D.Click to read more
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Dr. Hannah Lewis earned her B.S. in Public Health, with a minor in Chemistry, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She then obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry (NECO) in Boston, MA. To further enhance her training, Dr. Lewis completed an Ocula...Click to read more
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Optometrist
3.00
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Undergraduate Education: The Pennsylvania State University; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Serve on the Admittance Committee of the American Academy of Optometry. Fellowship Candidate Mentor for the College of Optometrists...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, May 21
Optometrist
4.67
·6 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
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Undergraduate Education: Cornell University, BA Economics; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, OD, MS Vision Rehabilitation; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, NC Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications and Specialiti...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·13 reviews
Very friendly environment very helpful and experience - Nov 4, 2025 by Lydia YClick to read more
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Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/ Associations: Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society, North Carolina Optometric Society, American Optometric Society. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? It means integrating ocular heal...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·1 reviewAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
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Undergraduate Education: Purdue University, BS in Environmental Health. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Residency in Anterior Segment Disease and Contact Lenses, American Board of Optometry Diplomate. How are you impacting your local community or helping y...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, May 27
Optometrist
4.67
·6 reviews
Great! - Apr 7, 2026 by Vijay V.Click to read more
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Born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Dr. Julie Kells embarked on a remarkable journey that led her to become a respected optometrist. As a student-athlete at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, she excelled in both academics and volleyball while earning a Bachelor of Science degree...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 19
Optometrist
4.65
·31 reviews
The entire staff was very friendly as well as professional. I was seen as soon as I arrived. Dr. Coccia explained thoroughly everything that he was doing. He was patient and very knowledgable. He gave me information about my eyes and the cataract surgery I had had many years ago. I will gladly see D...Click to read more
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Undergraduate Education: Coastal Carolina University. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By listening to my patient's eyecare related concerns, educating them on solutions and offering them tools...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 18
Optometrist
5.00
·6 reviews
Nice staff. Insurance covered exam and new glasses - Nov 21, 2025 by William B.Click to read more
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Undergraduate Education: University of NC-Greensboro Accounting and Business and University of Houston, BS in Physiological Optics. Optometry School: University of Houston College of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Graduated Magna cum laude, Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society, American Opto...Click to read more
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Optometrist
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Optometrist
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Optometrist
4.67
·12 reviews
Dr. Harris is great. Extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and great with answering questions. This office is amazing for people who maybe have anxiety seeing doctors. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. - Dec 29, 2025 by Jamey B.Click to read more
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Undergraduate Education: UNC-Charlotte. I enjoy providing personalized care to my patients and improving their lives by educating them on their ocular health as well as prescribing the best eyewear, contact lenses, or eye drops. My hobbies are spending time with my friend and family, running, and wa...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.27
·15 reviews
- Jan 22, 2026 by Leimary T.Click to read more
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Undergraduate Education: University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, BS Biology. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: AOA, SC Optometric Association. What drives your passion for optometry? Helping others to see their best and providing support for pe...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.87
·30 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 121 more
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Dr. Patel graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She then received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri at St. Louis. Through her extensive training, Dr. Patel has gained expertise in contact lenses, low vision, pediatrics, an...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.97
·30 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 22 more
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Heather Smith, OD, FAAO, is a proud native North Carolinian. She grew up in Matthews and is a graduate of North Carolina State University. After graduating from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN and completing a residency in Primary Care Optometry there she returned home to the Charlo...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 22 more
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A proud North Carolina native, Dr.Patel has always held a deep passion for the field of optometry. Her journey began at East Carolina University, where she completed her undergraduate studies with a focus on health sciences. Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives through ...Click to read more
Next available: Fri, May 22
Optometrist
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I grew up in Sunny Miami, Florida. I have always wanted to become an eye doctor (optometrist). This was due to an eye condition I have; I was diagnosed with Diplopia (double vision). My Family Optometrist made this diagnosis. I was amazed and impressed that my condition could be fixed with prism len...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.94
·50 reviews
Yes very professional loved how the doctor took her time with me and made sure what I needed was taken care of. I would definitely recommend this location. Everyone was so nice and very helpful. - Sep 5, 2025 by Shoshana W.Click to read more
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Dr. Hatfield grew up in the small town of Gilbert, located in the coal fields of southern West Virginia. She graduated from Marshall University and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Dr. Hatfield practiced in several different states and practice...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·4 reviews
The staff is excellent . I appreciate the professionalism of everyone during my visit. They were knowledgeable and fast with response to my questions and needs. - Sep 5, 2025 by Oyesor O.Click to read more
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Undergraduate Education: The University of Florida
Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry
Certifications/Awards: Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, MiSight certified
How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives?
I am committed to de...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 18
Optometrist
4.95
·22 reviews
They took really good care of me - Sep 22, 2025 by Linda H.Click to read more
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
Next available: Tue, May 19
Optometrist
5.00
·6 reviews
Prompt attention upon arrival. Testing process was expedient and thorough.
Dr. clarification to questions was thorough.
Patient eyeglass selection area could have been a little more spacious to allow more room for patients to try on various eyeglass samples. - Feb 14, 2026 by Melinda R.Click to read more
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
Next available: Sat, May 23
Optometrist
4.00
·4 reviews
Very professional but personable as well. I know my kids are a lot but everyone was very good with them as well. - Apr 17, 2026 by Jules R.Click to read more
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Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham.Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.72
·18 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Undergraduate Education: North Carolina State University, BS Zoology; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow of American Academy of Optometry, North Carolina Optometric Society, Piedmont Optometric Society, Americ...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·21 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
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Undergraduate Education: New York Institute of Technology, B.S., Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University; Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of American Optometric Association, North Carolina Optometric Society, Piedmont District Optometric Soci...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 19
Optometrist
5.00
·30 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 22 more
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Optometrist
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Shraeya Mehta, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Winston-Salem, NC at eyecarecenter. Dr. Mehta was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and graduated with honors from North Carolina State University. She obtained her optometry degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed a residenc...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, May 27
Optometrist
4.92
·13 reviews
- Mar 11, 2026Click to read more
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Undergraduate Education: University of Scranton, BS in exercise science. Optometry School: Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: graduated summa cum laude, Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Society. Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary care ...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·7 reviews
- Apr 15, 2026Click to read more
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Undergraduate Education: Butler University, Bachelor's of Science in Biological Sciences; Optometry School: Indiana University, School of Optometry; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, North Carolina Optometric Association, South Carolina Optometric Physician...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 19
Optometrist
4.93
·15 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 22 more
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Cam Ngo, OD is a lifelong resident of North Carolina, having grown up in Charlotte and completing her bachelor’s degree at North Carolina State in 2018. It was her meaningful experience as an ophthalmic technician at NC Retina that first inspired her passion for vision care. Dr. Ngo went on to furth...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 19
Optometrist
5.00
·6 reviews
First off Love Zoodoc. I found My son's Eye Doctor Quick and easy. Also had an appointment in 2 days. Wow that was awesome.
Doctor Caleb Watson was great. He explained everything well and took time and discuss further plans for my Son
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Caleb Watson, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from the Kentucky College of Optometry in 2025 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Appalachian State University in 2021.
Dr. Watson became an optometrist after experiencing firsthand the life-changi...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.67
·3 reviews
Didn’t have to wait long to be seen . - May 4, 2026 by Amanda P.Click to read more
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I completed my undergraduate studies at East Carolina University (Go Pirates!) before earning my Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Following graduation, I pursued advanced training through an ocular disease residency at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner ...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 18
Optometrist
5.00
·4 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 16 more
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Dr. Linda Luu OD is a North Carolina native and received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in 2024 graduating with Summa Cum Laude. Throughout her clinical training, Dr. Luu gaine...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.61
·23 reviews
Perfect! Staff was great, and facility was clean. Everything went very smoothly. - Jan 21, 2026Click to read more
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Dr. Matthiew Hoogland (Dr. Matt) is a board-certified optometrist specializing in primary care and ocular disease management. Hailing from northwest Iowa, he earned his BS in Biology from Dordt University (2009) and optometry degree from Pacific University (2017), followed by a year-long ocular dise...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.56
·18 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 22 more
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Dr. Mark Wells, OD, grew up in Raleigh before moving to Greensboro in 2018. Dr. Wells completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2012. For his optometry degree, he attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN and graduated in 2017.
Dr. Wells practices full-scope op...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.00
·11 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 22 more
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John Yoakum, OD graduated Magna cum laude with a BS in Bio-chemistry at North Carolina State University in 1991, and his received his optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1995. He completed a residency in Cornea Disease and Contact lenses at the Eye institute in 1996 and has be...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·30 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 22 more
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Dr. Rex Freeman, OD, completed his undergraduate degree from University of North Carolina Charlotte in 1979. He then went on attend optometry school in 1983 at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN to complete his Doctor of Optometry. Dr. Freeman is married with one daughter who is a nurse an...Click to read more
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Optometrist
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Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry, Memphis Tennessee. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children (5 and over), d...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, May 20
Optometrist
4.50
·2 reviewsAccepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 21 more
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Darrell Witt, O.D., received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry in 1996 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina in 1987.
A South Carolina native, Dr. Witt attended the University of South Carolina ...Click to read more
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