Contacting AAO:The American Academy of Optometry6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 506 Rockville,MD 20852 USA
Phone: (301) 984-1441 To contact leadership individuals and/or specific staff members, view the list below for detailed contact information. | |
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Board of Directors (formerly referred to as the Executive Council) | |
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President Dr. Mark W. Eger 1501 State Ave. Coraopolis PA 15108-2051 Ph: 412-264-8830 Fax: 412-269-7766 |
President-Elect Dr. Karla Zadnik Ohio State University- TOSU 338 West 10th Avenue Columbus OH 43210 Ph: 614-292-6603 Fax: 614-292-4705 |
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Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Bernard J. Dolan Eye Clinic, 112-A V.A. Medical Center 4150 Clement Street San Francisco CA 94121 Ph: 415-221-4810 Ext.2683 Fax: 415-750-2181 |
Immediate Past President Dr. Richard E. Weisbarth CIBA Vision Corporation 695 Amberton Close Suwanee GA 30024-3065 Ph: 678-415-3560 Fax: 678-415-3151 |
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Board Member Dr. Brett G. Bence Northwest Eye Surgeons 10330 Meridian Avenue N Suite 370 Seattle WA 98133-9451 Ph: 360-428-2020 Fax: 360-428-6918 |
Board Member Dr. Barbara Caffery Yorkville Eye Clinic 33 Avenue Road Toronto ON M5R 2G3 CANADA Ph: 416-921-2375 Fax: 416-921-1428 |
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Board Member Dr. Timothy T. McMahon University of Waterloo, School of Optometry University of Illinoi Eye and Ear Infirmary 200 University Avenue West Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 CANADA Ph: 519-888-4567 Ext.32020 Fax: 519-725-0624 |
Board Member Dr. Joseph P. Shovlin North Eastern Eye Institute 200 Mifflin Avenue Scranton PA 18503 Ph: 570-587-5186 Fax: 570-344-1309 |
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Staff Liaison Lois Schoenbrun Ph: 240-880-3086 Fax: 301-984-4737 | |
AAO Committee Chairs, Staff and Board Liaison | |
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Admittance Committee Chair Dr. Sheila F. Anderson Ph: 410-605-7230 Fax: 410-605-7232 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Karla Zadnik |
American Optometric Foundation President Dr. Tony J. Adams Ph: 510-643-2493 Fax: 510-643-5109 Staff Liaison Dr. Mark Bullimore Ph: 614-292-4724 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Richard E. Weisbarth |
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Awards Committee Chair Dr. Chris A. Johnson Ph: 319-356-0384 Fax: 319-353-7699 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Mark W. Eger |
Chapters Committee Chair Dr. Dennis M. Kuwabara Ph: 808-671-1656 Fax: 808-671-2020 Board Liaison Dr. Bernard J. Dolan |
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Communications Committee Chair Dr. James E. Sheedy Ph: 503-352-2884 Fax: 503-352-2884 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Bernard J. Dolan |
Exhibits Committee Chair Dr. Harue J. Marsden Ph: 714-449-7433 Fax: 714-992-7833 Staff Liaison Betty Taylor Ph: 240-880-3085 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Joseph P. Shovlin |
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Faculty Student Liaison Committee Chair Dr. Jeffrey J. Walline Ph: 614-247-6840 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Brett G. Bence |
Lectures and Workshops Committee Chair Dr. Tammy P. Than Ph: 205-934-2941 Fax: 205-975-2623 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Barbara Caffery |
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Membership Committee Chair Dr. Melissa D. Bailey Ph: 614-247-6870 Fax: 614-247-7058 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Barbara Caffery |
Nominating Committee Chair Dr. Roanne E. Flom Ph: 614-688-3337 Fax: 614-292-2781 Board Liaison Dr. Mark W. Eger |
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Research Committee Chair Dr. Lyndon W. Jones Ph: 519-888-4567 Ext.35003 Fax: 519-884-8769 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Joseph P. Shovlin |
Scientific Program Committee Chair Dr. Ruth E. Manny Ph: 713-743-1944 Fax: 713-743-1770 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Timothy T. McMahon |
Academy Sections | |
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Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatrics Chair Dr. Rachel A. Coulter Ph: 954-262-1438 Fax: 954-262-1818 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 |
Cornea and Contact Lenses Chair Dr. Edward S. Bennett Ph: 314-516-6258 Fax: 314-516-6708 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 Board Liaison Dr. Brett G. Bence |
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Low Vision Chair Dr. Roger W. Cummings Ph: 336-282-3125 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 |
Ocular Disease Chair Dr. Judy W. H. Tong Ph: 714-343-9044 Fax: 714-992-7811 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 |
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Optometric Education Chair Dr. Aurora Denial Ph: 617-266-2030 Ext.5269 Fax: 617-424-9202 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 |
Primary Care Chair Dr. C. Ellis Potter Ph: 620-365-2108 Fax: 620-365-2522 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 |
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Public Health & Environmental Optometry Chair Dr. Stanley W. Hatch Ph: 518-293-7865 Fax: 518-561-5390 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 |
Vision Science Chair Dr. Suresh Viswanathan Ph: 812-855-7777 Fax: 812-855-7045 Staff Liaison Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 |
AAO Office Staff | |
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Executive Director Lois Schoenbrun Ph: 240-880-3086 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: loiss@aaoptom.org |
Foundation Director Lois Schoenbrun Ph: 240-880-3086 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: loiss@aaoptom.org |
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Director, Education & Member Relations Helen Viksnins Ph: 240-880-3082 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: helenv@aaoptom.org |
Exhibits Manager Betty Taylor Ph: 240-880-3085 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: bettyt@aaoptom.org |
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Bookkeeper Chhay Tyong Ph: 240-880-3096 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: Chhayt@aaoptom.org |
Database Administrator Stephen Morse Ph: 240-880-3083 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: StephenM@aaoptom.org |
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Administrative Assistant Kia Lor Ph: 240-880-3088 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: KiaL@aaoptom.org |
Office Manager Darryl Beatty Ph: 240-880-3087 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: darrylb@aaoptom.org |
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Finance Director Beverly Matlock Ph: 240-880-3089 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: Finance@aaoptom.org |
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Education/Member Relations Program Adm Helen Chan Ph: 240-880-3084 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: helenc@aaoptom.org |
Foundation Coordinator Tracy Kitts Ph: 301-984-4734 Fax: 301-984-4737 Email: tracyk@aaoptom.org |





