Doctors and Core Staff
Dr. Gene Shlyakhov, OD
Completed his undergraduate degree in physiology at UC Berkeley. Received his Doctorate from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry in 1980, where he later served as a Clinical Instructor and an Associate Clinical Professor in the Children's Vision and Strabismus Clinic. Completed residency at Letterman Hospital, US Army Presidio in San Francisco and externship at Western Blind Rehabilitation Center, VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. Certified by the International Board of Examiners in Optometry in diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. Earned PRK and LASIK certifications by most laser facilities in Sacramento and the Bay Area. Engaged in private practice with emphasis on specialty contact lenses, keratoconus, and pediatric optometry since the early 1980's.
Holds an MBA degree from UC Davis and serves as a part-time faculty at CSUS. Likes skiing, fishing, arts and theatre. Speaks Russian and Italian. |
Dr. Shea Patrick, OD
Dr. Shea Patrick earned her B.S. degree in Biology from the University of California, Davis and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University. She spent three months of her training in Guanajuato, Mexico seeing patients from an indigent population. She practices comprehensive optometry including co-management of laser vision and post-operative cataract patients. She joined Sacramento Contact Lenses and Optometry in March 2008.
Dr. Patrick enjoys spending time with family, road trips, and the outdoors. |
Lorie Deering ~ Practice Manager
Office Manager of our Sacramento office, has enjoyed working in the optometric field since 1990. She is a certified optician, as well as a contact lens and paraoptometric technician. She is a former chair of the California Paraoptometric Section and is committed to the training and advancement of our staff. She is highly proficient in vision insurance and will always take the time to help our patients understand their options. She has extensive knowledge and flair for fitting each patient with the perfect eyewear matching their life style, their face structure and their budget. Lorie enjoys cooking, traveling, event planning and shopping.
She is also very active in the Kiwanis organization and is A Former Lt Governor and President of multiple Clubs. |