Our staff is very caring and well trained. All of our staff members attend weekly staff meeting and continuing education throughout the year. Some of the staff members are certified, while others are in process of attending classes to obtaiing certification in areas of technical assistance, contact lenses and eye glasses eye wear design, and fabrication. Our office culture is one of excellence in care and service. We believe and practice doing the right thing to make your experience a good one with long lasting happiness, eye health and good vision.
Dr. Jeff Gates graduated Optometry school in 1991 and soon thereafter signed on to be an independent doctor of optometry located in Wal-mart. He has remained in the same location and retained the same loyal patient base, but has since developed the practice into a thriving primary eye care center. We offer comprehensive visual examinations and a full range of vision care services, specializing in contact lenses and family vision care.
Education:
- 1983 Graduate of Fairmont Senior High School
- 1987 B.S. Fairmont State University
- Major: Biology
- Minor: Chemistry
- 1994 O.D. Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN
- Externship:
- Steven Shum, O.D.
- Cathy Schanzer, M.D., eye surgeon
- Member American Optometric Association
- Member WV Optometric Association
- State Optometric Licenses: WV
- Personal: Married Louisa, three children
Practice Philosophy
It is the purpose of our office to deliver the highest quality vision care to our patients. Our genuine enthusiasm and excellent service combine to create happy and healthy patients who return for recommended follow-up care and refer family and friends to our office.
