Gordon W. Jennings, O.D.
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Dr. Jennings received his bachelor degree in Economics from Roanoke College in 1976 and his Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 1981. He has been in private practice in Wytheville, Virginia since 1981 and previously practiced at The Werblin Center in Princeton, West Virginia from 1985-2000. Over the years Dr. Jennings has received numerous awards for his hard work and dedication, including: American Optometric Association "Optometric Recognition Award" for continuing education 1988, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, "Optometrist of the South Award 2006", Southern Council of Optometrists, "Outstanding Business Leadership Award 2005", Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce, "Distinguished Achievement Award 2000", Virginia Optometric Association, "Optometrist of the Year", Virginia Optometric Association. Dr. Jennings takes pride in being a member of the community and appreciates the opportunity to provide his expertise to improve the vision and eye health of his patients.
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James A. McDonel, O.D.
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Dr. McDonel received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1990 from The Ohio State University. He has worked both in private and public optometric practices. He even has experience working in collegiate institutions. Most recently Dr. McDonel comes from the University at Buffalo, where he served as the Director of Optometric Services and Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology at the Ira G. Ross Eye Institute. He is Board certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and is licensed to practice in the state of Virginia. In 2007 McDonel earned the honor of becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). Dr. McDonel joins our practice with over 20 years of optometric experience servicing patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Dr. McDonel and his family moved from Buffalo, NY to Southwest Virginia in July 2014, and have enjoyed every minute of it. McDonel is continuing to enjoy working with our practice and the opportunity to see new, as well as existing patients. |