Dr. Nguyen was born in Vietnam. She grew up during the Vietnam War in a family of ten children. After the communist government took away her dream of becoming a medical doctor, she escaped from Vietnam, alone, seeking freedom and a medical career. She was rescued by the U.S. Navy, and as a result, she was allowed to settle in the United States as a refugee. She spent the next thirteen years in the U.S. learning English and getting a first class education.

She completed liberal art studies at City College of San Francisco, finished a Bachelor Degree in Biochemistry from University of California at Davis, and achieved a Bachelor Degree in Visual Science and a Doctor of Optometry Degree, both from the University of California at Berkeley. After practicing for many different commercial and private optometry and ophthalmology practices, Dr. Nguyen purchased Walnut Creek Optometry Group in 1997. In 2002 she bought Dr. Lyn Owens’s practice and merged the two together. In 2003 Dr. Nguyen obtained a 25 year old practice in Vallejo from Dr. Bernard Deschuytter and invited Drs. Tammy Hong, Kaneshiro, Wong, and Jones to work with her.

Dr. Nguyen practices the full scope of optometry and has experience in comprehensive eye examinations, all advanced contact lens fittings, eye disease treatment, visual efficiency and perceptual examinations, vision therapy, and co-manages for laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK), cataract surgery, and glaucoma.

Along with having excellent clinical skills, Dr. Nguyen also has great people skills. She is extremely sensitive to patients needs and concerns. She has a warm personality, a good sense of humor, and a truly caring attitude. Patients can really tell how much she loves her work!

Dr. Wong is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area and has been with Walnut Creek Optometry since 2002. She received her bachelor of arts degree in Molecular Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Wong also received her Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Science and Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry.

Dr. Wong has been in private practice since her graduation in 2000. She has completed her internships from the University of California at San Francisco, the Palo Alto Veteran Affairs Clinic, and the Oakland VA. She specializes in contact lenses, the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease and Lasik co-management. Dr. Wong also practices part-time for an ophthalmology practice in San Rafael. She is a member of the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Kaneshiro has been a staff optometrist for the Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center since 1998. Prior to his long term of service with Kaiser, he served in various capacities within the optometry service for the U.S. Air Force for twenty years.

Dr. Kaneshiro received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1970. He went on to complete an MA in Health Services Administration at Central Michigan University in 1985. He also has an extensive experience in vision care and is licensed in the treatment and management of Ocular Disease. Dr. Kaneshiro has been working on Saturdays since 1993.

Dr. Jones graduated from University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry in 1990. Since graduation, Dr. Jones has been working for many different optometry practices. However, the two practices where he has been working for a long time are with Cole Managed Vision since 1993 and Dr. Kopecko’s private practices in Vallejo and Vacaville since 1992. Dr. Jones has been with us since 2005. Our staff and patients enjoy his expertise and gentle disposition.

Dr. Jones does comprehensive eye examination, contacts lens fittings, and ocular disease treatment. He utilized an extensive variety of contact lens modalities including torics, bifocals, mono-vision contact lenses.

Dr. Tammy Hong graduated from University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry in 2000. To further her training, she received her Certificate of Residency in Family Practice with an emphasis in Pediatric Optometry from University of Houston, College of Optometry in 2002. She is one of the few optometrists who is particularly interested in treating and managing pediatric related eye problems.

Besides her passion in Pediatric Optometry, Dr. Hong is also the Low Vision Specialist at Kaiser Permenate Health network for the Diablo Valley region. Dr. Hong has been involved in vision research since 1997 at UC Berkeley School Of Optometry. She also volunteered in vision screening for the low-income residents at Berkeley, Special Olympics athletes in Houston, and people who lived in remote towns of northwestern Brazil.

She is currently working for VA Hospital in Oakland, Kaiser in Walnut Creek, and for Walnut creek Optometry Group. Dr. Hong is a member of California Optometric Association, Cal Berkley School of Optometry Alumni Association, and Cal Aggie Alumni Association. In her spare time, Dr. Hong enjoys playing the piano, singing, hiking, and backpacking.

Dr. Hong is currently working for the VA Hospital in Oakland, Kaiser in Walnut Creek, and for Walnut Creek Optometry Group.