Dr. Bach-Kim Nguyen
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 and Dr. Lyn Owens's practice in 2002 and merged the two together. In 2003 Dr. Nguyen obtained a 25 year old practice in Vallejo from Dr. Bernard Deschuytter and invited Dr. Wong and Dr. Jones to work with her in the Vallejo Optometry Group practice.
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!
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 and Dr. Lyn Owens's practice in 2002 and merged the two together. In 2003 Dr. Nguyen obtained a 25 year old practice in Vallejo from Dr. Bernard Deschuytter and invited Dr. Wong and Dr. Jones to work with her in the Vallejo Optometry Group practice.
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. Dianne Wong
Dr. Wong is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area and has been with Vallejo 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 Paolo 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. 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 Paolo 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. Mark Jones
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 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. 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. Angela Adriana Aceves
Dr. Aceves was born in Mexico but her parents raised her in Los Angeles, California, since she was an infant. She is fluent in Spanish and English Languages.
Dr. Aceves earned a Bachelor of Art in Anthropology from University of California, Berkeley, in May of 1990. After getting her degree from Berkeley, she worked in the social work field for 10 year before she decided to pursue a degree in optometry. By May of 2006, Dr. Aceves earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from school of optometry at University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Aceves joined Walnut Creek Optometry Group in May of 2013. She is not only excellent in her clinical skills, but also a very loving compassionate and caring doctor - Patients and staff love her. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Aceves work for our office.
Dr. Aceves practices full scope optometry to include glaucoma treatment, comprehensive eye examination for all ages, fitting all type of contact lenses, treating dry allergic and infectious eye diseases etc.
Dr. Aceves has dedicated a lot of her time and money volunteering in Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Belize providing her optic services to the poor in those countries. In addition, Dr. Aceves has volunteered her services to the Fountain Project in California, Suite Case Clinic in East Bay and Eye Care Team in Jerusalem.
Dr. Aceves enjoys to travel, music, dancing, arts/crafts, and drumming. She is currently learning Tango in her free time.
Dr. Aceves earned a Bachelor of Art in Anthropology from University of California, Berkeley, in May of 1990. After getting her degree from Berkeley, she worked in the social work field for 10 year before she decided to pursue a degree in optometry. By May of 2006, Dr. Aceves earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from school of optometry at University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Aceves joined Walnut Creek Optometry Group in May of 2013. She is not only excellent in her clinical skills, but also a very loving compassionate and caring doctor - Patients and staff love her. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Aceves work for our office.
Dr. Aceves practices full scope optometry to include glaucoma treatment, comprehensive eye examination for all ages, fitting all type of contact lenses, treating dry allergic and infectious eye diseases etc.
Dr. Aceves has dedicated a lot of her time and money volunteering in Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Belize providing her optic services to the poor in those countries. In addition, Dr. Aceves has volunteered her services to the Fountain Project in California, Suite Case Clinic in East Bay and Eye Care Team in Jerusalem.
Dr. Aceves enjoys to travel, music, dancing, arts/crafts, and drumming. She is currently learning Tango in her free time.
