Our Practice

Gary B. Nelson, O.D.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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