SMIT A. PATEL, O.D. Graduated Cum Laude with Doctor of Optometry, Southern California College of Optometry Residency trained in Primary Eye Care and Low Vision, San Diego Veterans Affairs Healthcare System B.S. Psychology, University of California, San Diego Experience at Center for Partially Sighted in Santa Monica, Veterans Affairs Clinic Bakersfield, and Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital in Arizona. *Member of San Diego, California, and American Optometric Associations

JAY KOVTUN, O.D. Doctor of Optometry, PACIFIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY We congratulate Dr. Kovtun for serving El Cajon for over 50 years. Dr. Kovtun retired in 2011.

MICHAEL GUARNOTTA, O.D. SAN DIEGO NATIVE Doctor of Optometry, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY B.S. Biology, SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY Certified in treatment and management of ocular diseases Dr. Guarnotta served his patients in El Cajon for over 20 years and he will be missed.

TAMMY CURLEY Tammy is a familiar face to many in the community as an El Cajon native and holds more than 10 years experience in the optical industry. From greeting you at the reception desk, pre-testing, walking you through insurance benefits, and fitting you with frames she is a "jack of all trades" and plays an instrumental role in patient care.

KRISTIE CORNELSEN Kristie has been in the optical industry for 12 years and is up-to-date with her vast knowledge and experience in fitting high fashion frames while keeping budget in mind. She is welcoming at the reception area and is helpful and thorough in explaining all insurance benefits to our patients. We are lucky and excited to have Kristie as part of our team!

MARCELO COVARRUBIAS Marcelo has been contributing to the optical industry for 10 years with extensive experience in edging and finished lenses. Through his experience he proves to be an asset to the practice being able to select the proper lens materials and lens options to fit our patient's custom needs.