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Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
26 mi · 9524 W Camelback Rd, Ste 150, Glendale, AZ 85305
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
26 mi · 9524 W Camelback Rd, Ste 150, Glendale, AZ 85305
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
27 mi · 9069 W Olive Ave, Ste 112, Peoria, AZ 85345
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
27 mi · 9069 W Olive Ave, Ste 112, Peoria, AZ 85345
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
27 mi · 9340 W Northern Ave, Ste 120, Glendale, AZ 85305
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
27 mi · 9340 W Northern Ave, Ste 120, Glendale, AZ 85305
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·5 reviews
27 mi · 10485 W Mcdowell Rd, Ste 103, Avondale, AZ 85392
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Dr. Anh-Thy Huynh, OD, /an-tee hu-inn/ grew up in California, where she graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Science. Dr. Huynh was inspired by Mahatma Ghandhi’s teaching of “be the change you wish to see in the world,” and set her goal to be...Click to read more
Optometrist
27 mi · 10485 W Mcdowell Rd, Ste 103, Avondale, AZ 85392
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
27 mi · 10485 W Mcdowell Rd, Ste 103, Avondale, AZ 85392
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.00
·2 reviews
27 mi · 10485 W Mcdowell Rd, Ste 103, Avondale, AZ 85392
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Aaron Truong, OD, is a Chandler, Arizona optometrist at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Truong, who also resides in Chandler, earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Arizona State University and completed his Doctor of Optometry degree from Midwestern University College of Optometry in Arizona. D...Click to read more
Optometrist
27.5 mi · 20928 N John Wayne Pkwy, Ste C6, Maricopa, AZ 85139
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
27.5 mi · 20928 N John Wayne Pkwy, Ste C6, Maricopa, AZ 85139
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·1 review
27.5 mi · 20221 N 67Th Ave, Ste E8, Glendale, AZ 85308
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Dr. Nell has been an optometrist since 1985. After attending the Unversity of Colorado, she studied at the Southern California College of Optometry, where she graduated with a degree in Optometry. She began her professional career at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida where she served as an a...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·20 reviews
- May 12, 2026Click to read more
27.5 mi · 20221 N 67Th Ave, Ste E8, Glendale, AZ 85308
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Dr. Sasha Lue Sang, OD, graduated from Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry in 2015. She currently works in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is a member of the Arizona Optometric Association. Dr. Lue Sang looks forward to continuing to provide eye care in Scottsdale, AZ at our Nationwide Visi...Click to read more
Optometrist
27.5 mi · 20221 N 67Th Ave, Ste E8, Glendale, AZ 85308
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
27.5 mi · 20221 N 67Th Ave, Ste E8, Glendale, AZ 85308
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
28 mi · 8215 W Bell Rd, Ste 122, Peoria, AZ 85382
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
28 mi · 8215 W Bell Rd, Ste 122, Peoria, AZ 85382
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.87
·38 reviews
Great staff, great doctor. I love her, best eye exam I have had in years. I will continue going and recommend her with friends and family ?????? - Dec 7, 2025 by GRAVIOLA B.Click to read more
30 mi · 13065 W McDowell Rd, Ste B105, Avondale, AZ 85392
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Dr. Beth Pyle-Smith always knew that she wanted to be a doctor. She had narrowed her choices down to marine biology or optometry, but ultimately she decided that she enjoyed helping people more than fish. (Good thing for us, yet she still has a fondness for tall ships.) She graduated from UC Rive...Click to read more
Optometrist
31.5 mi · 14175 W Indian School Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
31.5 mi · 14175 W Indian School Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
32.5 mi · 24654 N Lk Plsnt Pkwy, Ste 102, Peoria, AZ 85383
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
32.5 mi · 24654 N Lk Plsnt Pkwy, Ste 102, Peoria, AZ 85383
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
33 mi · 1170 N Estrella Pkwy, Ste A105, Goodyear, AZ 85338
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
33 mi · 1170 N Estrella Pkwy, Ste A105, Goodyear, AZ 85338
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
33.5 mi · 13856 W Waddell Rd, Ste 103, Surprise, AZ 85379
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
33.5 mi · 13856 W Waddell Rd, Ste 103, Surprise, AZ 85379
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
34.5 mi · 39508 N Daisy Mtn Dr, Ste 150, Anthem, AZ 85086
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
34.5 mi · 39508 N Daisy Mtn Dr, Ste 150, Anthem, AZ 85086
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
34.5 mi · 13540 W Camino Del Sol, Ste 17, Sun City West, AZ 85375
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
34.5 mi · 13540 W Camino Del Sol, Ste 17, Sun City West, AZ 85375
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
37.5 mi · 16995 W Greenway Rd, Surprise, AZ 85388
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
37.5 mi · 16995 W Greenway Rd, Surprise, AZ 85388
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
38 mi · 1775 E Florence Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
38 mi · 1775 E Florence Blvd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
38.5 mi · 19580 W. Indian School Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85396
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
38.5 mi · 19580 W. Indian School Rd., Buckeye, AZ 85396
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
42.5 mi · 860 S Watson Rd, Ste 107, Buckeye, AZ 85326
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Ryan Wiggins, OD, is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ at Nationwide Vision. Dr. Wiggins received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University School of Optometry, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri. While attending graduate school at Indiana Universit...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·8 reviews
- May 26, 2026 by Shannon U.Click to read more
42.5 mi · 860 S Watson Rd, Ste 107, Buckeye, AZ 85326
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Dr. Christina Nguyen is a primary care optometrist in Phoenix, AZ with Nationwide Vision. Dr. Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Nutrition at Arizona State University and her Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. She completed sever...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·9 reviews
Andrew Lu is a very outgoing person, funny and keeps you entertained while he treat you. The people that works there are very nice and funny. Great hospitality. - Apr 18, 2025 by Regina B.Click to read more
6 mi · 845 E Warner Rd, Ste 101, Chandler, AZ 85225
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Dr. Andrew N. Lu is a compassionate optometrist dedicated to enhancing the vision and eye health of his patients. Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Lu completed his undergraduate studies at New York University in New York City and the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX, earning bach...Click to read more
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