Dr. Michael C. Shulkin grew up as a navy kid with an older sister and younger brother. As such, they were moved around the U.S. depending on where the navy wanted his father to be stationed.
When his father retired, they settled in San Diego. Dr. Shulkin graduated from Kearney High School in 1975, attended UCLA and graduated with a degree in mathematics in 1979. He then attended Illinois College of Optometry and received his Doctorate in Optometry in 1983 and his license to practice Optometry in California a few months later.
He worked for several optometrists around San Diego County gaining experience for about seven years; his objective was to build a pediatric optometric practice as well as developmental optometric practice that included vision therapy (eye exercise to improve vision function. "I've always had the goal of opening a private practice and in 1990, I had decided to pursue that dream." He had purchased his current practice at the end of 1990 and had been there ever since.
Dr. Tara Shakeri earned her bachelor's degree in psychology with an emphasis in biology form UC Davis and later pursued her optometric education at Pacific University College of Optometry.
After optometry school, Dr. Shakeri completed residency at Northwest Eye Surgeons in Sequim, Washington where she focused on the treatment and management of ocular disease and pre- and postoperative cataract surgery care. She takes pride in providing quality eye care to her patients.
In her free time, Dr. Shakeri enjoys music, traveling, spending time with her family and friends and keeps busy with her dogs.
Josue Gonzalez Pena, OD, earned his Bachelor's of Science from Oregon State University in 2016 and his Doctor of Optometry Degree from Pacific University in 2021. Dr. Gonzalez has a deep passion for optometry and finds fulfillment in providing comprehensive eye care for his patients of all ages.
Particular areas of interest for Dr. Gonzalez include ocular disease, and co-management of cataract and refractive surgeries.
In his free time, Dr. Gonzalez enjoys spending time painting, exercising, and exploring the outdoors.
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