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     Gary B. Nelson, O.D.

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Dr. Nelson was born in Alameda in 1947. He attended Edison, Lincoln and Alameda High Schools. He earned his BA in 1969 at UC Santa Barbara. He then went to UC Berkeley where he received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1973.
 
His awards included Young Optometrist of the year by the California Optometric Assosication in 1976. In 1994 he received his certificate for the "Treatment of and Management of Ocular Disease" and his TPA license.
 
He hold memberships in the following professional organizations: Alameda Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society, California Optometric Association, and American Optometric Association and attends regular meetings with the Altamount Study Group.

Dr. Nelson has decided to retire this year, 2020!

He has been at his current location since October 1975 and has decided to retire this year, December 2020!

He is married to wife Janice, and has 3 children, Kip, Cody & Kelsey.


     Shelly Y. Sheppard, O.D.

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In February of 2007, Dr. Shelly Y. Sheppard joined the office as an Associate to Dr. Nelson. She graduated with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry, in 1998. Dr. Sheppard had previously worked as the primary eye care provider of residents of various nursing homes and rehabilitation center here in the Bay Area. She is currently working Monday through Friday; 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-5:00. 

Dr. Sheppard and her husband, Scott, have two children, Caitlin and Sophia. They also reside here in Alameda.

Jan  Meins, Office  Manager

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Jan joined Dr. Nelson's practice in June of 2004. Jan was new to the optical industry and is constantly working hard to improve our staffs knowledge so we can help serve our patients better.

​She was born and raised here in Alameda and is married with two lovely children.

Please feel free to give her a call with any questions you may have.

Michelle  Rezucha, Optometric  Assistant

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Michelle joined our office in October of 2007,  She is a hard worker and has excellent customer service skills.

​Michelle and her husband, Paul have two boys and they are residents of Alameda. Michelle speaks Tagalog and English fluently.

She is here Monday thru Friday and is wonderful at remembering names and faces.

Tammy  Sullivan, Optometric  Assistant

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Tammy is our Part-Time Optometric Assistant. She has a very flexible schedule based on the offices needs.

She and her husband, Tom live in Alameda and have raised four lovely children.

Tammy used to be an Airman-Flight Attendant for the U.S. Navy.

jessica  Odom, front  desk  receptionist​​

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        Jessica joined our office in October of 2019.

        She is a long time Alameda resident who is married with two boys.

​        She is here Monday-Friday and always ready to welcome you with a                                        beautiful smile on her face. 

​Laural hanson, Optometric  Assistant

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Laural joined Alameda Optometric Group in November of 2019.

Her and her husband moved to lovely Alameda from upstate New York and are thoroughly enjoying the pleasant weather and community.

They have twin daughters; one is a school teacher and the other is going to Southern College of Optometry in Memphis Tennessee. 

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Contact Us
info@alamedaoptometricgroup.com
Alameda Optometric Group
1801 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: 510-521-2015
Fax: 510-521-2123
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Office Hours
Mon    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri       9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Our office is closed for lunch from 12:00pm- 1:00pm

Due to the Covid-19 epedemic, we are not offering Saturday or late Thursday appointments.  The safety of our patients and our staff are most important.  A mask is required to enter our office, we will take your temperature and ask a few questions.  Please utilize our Curbside Waiting room. Thank you & Please stay safe!  

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