Alameda Optometric Group

Alameda, United States

4.8

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20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 510-521-2015
Website:
alamedaoptometricgroup.com
Address:
1801 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501
b/t Union St & Schiller St
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 mi51A South
0.3 mi51A North
0.9 miLine OX TransBay
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
No
By Appointment Only
No
Accepts Insurance
Yes

Today

Today 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Alameda) 21:40 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Providing quality vision care to the Alameda community is our number one priority at Alameda Optometric Group. Dr. Gary B. Nelson and Dr. Shelly Y. Sheppard are dedicated to fulfilling all of your eye care needs including: comprehensive eye exams, glasses & designer frames, contact lenses, co-​management for LASIK and Cataracts, eye disease treatment (i.e. Glaucoma & Diabetes), and emergency eye care.

We offer a large selection of designer frames, including Lafont, Maui Jim, Juicy Couture, Pro Design, Ray-​Ban, Gucci, Lucky Brand, Nautica, Nike, and many more!

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History

Established in 1975.

Dr. Gary Nelson opened his own private practice to provide quality eye care to Alameda and East Bay Residents in 1975.

As of April 1, 2010 Dr. Nelson and Dr. Sheppard joined in partnership to form the new practice Alameda Optometric Group. Our staff is experienced in all areas of your vision needs. Maintaining healthy eyes requires yearly vision and eye examinations.

Meet the Business Owner

Drs. Gary N. and Shelly S.

Business Owner

Dr. Gary Nelson was born in Alameda in 1947. 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» & his TPA license.

He holds memberships in the following professional organizations: Alameda Contra Costa Counties Optometric Society, California Optometric Association, and American Optometric Association & attends regular meetings with the Altamount Study Group.

In February 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 & rehabilitation center here in the Bay Area.

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20 reviews of Alameda Optometric Group

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Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
We loved our first visit with Dr. Nelson. And discovered he was my sister’s optometrist… probably 25 years ago! Very good with kids, engaging and warm. Explained everything in detail. Office staff very friendly and helpful too. Going back for sure.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Been going here a few years, and absolutely love the staff. Highly recommended
Place rating: 5
Concord, CA
My family and I have been seeing Dr Nelson for over 20 years! He is as thorough as they come and always a pleasure to see. Although his staff has changed during those years, they have never disappointed us in assisting with eyeglass selection and always ensure they do their best in providing the best for the patient when it comes to insurance coverage. I would not hesitate in recommending Dr Nelson and his staff to anyone!
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
I walked in thinking «I’ll just look around aimlessly trying on glasses to see what I like». Once inside, Alexis greeted me and let me browse around. She must’ve noticed that I had no idea what I was doing and offered to help by first explaining how everything was organized. It then proceeded to be the best experience I’ve ever had! She was extremely patient and attentive to what I was looking for. Her professional expertise truly helped educate and guide me to the perfect pair of glasses. After coming here myself, it’s no surprise that they have such great reviews. Look no further for your optometric needs!
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
Everyone from the doctors to the office staff seems committed to making your visit a really great experience. They take the time for a very thorough exam, and I thought the frames the staff picked out for me to try were all flattering. They tightened up the frames on three existing pairs of glasses while I took my time making the final decision for new frames. Schedule your appointment early, though — it seems like they usually book up a month or two in advance.
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
They are great, always good service and they answer all my questions.
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
This experience is the best I’ve had with an optometrist. For the first time, I received in depth explanations to all of my questions and developed a deeper understanding of my own vision. In addition, the care was kind and attentive, with friendly and efficient office staff. This whole office feels like home. Thank you!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
The office staff is amazing. I am an eyecare professional and am in 10 – 20 offices per week. You are lucky patients to have this group and the docs on your home turf. They really care about their patients and it shows
Place rating: 5
Castro Valley, CA
I’ve been a patient at Alameda Optometric Group for about 35 years. The staff and Dr. Nelson are incredibly pleasant, helpful, and thoughtful. I’m sure Dr. Sheppard is all these things as well, but I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting her. :)
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
This group exemplifies how a business should be operated, From the welcoming upon my
arrival, through the exam, the frame selection, the Doctor and staff were friendly, helpful, and
yet professional. Anyone who desires these same qualities in this activity, should look no
further. Jim B
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Had a great visit. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Drs. Nelson and Sheppard are terrific. All my questions were answered and I felt like I had a thorough eye exam.
Place rating: 4
San Rafael, CA
The staff is very welcoming and friendly. I love that they offer text reminders and have your info online. I’d highly recommend Dr. Nelson. I had an eye exam and he corrected mistakes with my contacts that a previous doctor made. He’s very knowledgable and personable.
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
Within 2 minutes of being here I had a warm welcome. Immediately felt comfortable which when I go to any kind of doctor already eases my anxiety. Bottle water was a nice plus. Dr Nelson was very helpful in helping me though the millions of questions I had regarding lasik. This has now become my primary eye doctor.
Place rating: 5
Richmond, CA
If you need eye care this is the office to go to… Doctors and staff all very professional, but not stuffy… Very friendly… I’ve been going here for years and because I live in Richmond, CA and the office is in Alameda, CA I decided to go somewhere else for my last exam… Major mistake… They are so worth the drive…
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
Great experience. The staff are all extremely friendly and prompt and are great at their jobs. Excellent communicators and I really like the fact that they ask what option of communication works better as email is so much easier for me than phone. At my appointment, Dr Sheppard took her time and explained everything to me and was also very nice and professional. Overall, highly recommend.
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
Gary Nelson and his team are AMAZING!!! They are ALL (I can’t single any one person out…) very kind, friendly, and eager to help! Through their actions, they let you know that you, as an individual, are very important. Helped with insurance, and even advised that they would make a call to the provider to check on whether or not they would be able to provide a nose piece for a pair of sunglasses that I purchased at Alameda Optometric in 2010; I did not ask them to do this, they simply took it upon themselves to say they would do this. I’m so glad my insurance changed so I am able to treat with Dr. Nelson again!!! I’m very excited about this!!!
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
Alexie was awesome! She got me set up with everything I needed very quickly! Highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
Hayward, CA
I had the greatest experience here at Alameda Optometric Group! They have the most friendliest and professional staff. The sweet young lady Alexie was very knowledgable and kind when it came to assisting me in finding new glasses too. Dr. Shepard was great, and my new RX is amazing! I’m seeing the world in HD. Lol if you need your face hooked up with cute affordable glasses, please see my friends at the Alameda Optometric Group! :)
Place rating: 1
Alameda, CA
Please note that this review is for the office staff, not for the doctors. Lack of initiative and unclear correspondence.
My first visit was an emergency as I had a swollen eye, not sure what it was. The doctor was great and advised that it was an allergic reaction. The staff on the other hand, unsure if they could accept my insurance advised me that they would bill me if it didn’t go through. I offered to pay cash up front but they said not to worry.
About a month later, I scheduled an appointment for a regular check up, with the female doctor. I asked the staff specifically if my insurance went through before and they said there was no problem. I called to reschedule my appointment, since I had family unexpectedly visiting, and they said the female doctor would be on vacation so if I wanted her, I had to wait quite some time. So I said, never mind. I will keep my current appointment because I preferred the female doctor.
Note: Nothing against the other doctors. It was just a preference since I had already interacted and met with the female doctor.
I show up for my appointment and upon checking in, they advised me that the female doctor was on vacation so I was to meet with the other doctor. I asked why they did not advise me of the change prior to my appointment, since I specifically mentioned that I preferred the female doctor… No answer. Then they ask me if I called my insurance since they were not sure if they could accept it. Again, I asked why they did not tell me this over the phone when I asked SPECIFICALLY about my insurance when I tried to reschedule. The response I received was… I could call my insurance «really quick», it will not take that long.
Yes, it would be a quick call. But at that point, I was annoyed with the poor communication and customer service. So I left and will never go back.
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
Loved Alameda Optometric they where totally on the J. Dr. Sheppard and the women in the office are very good, friendly, and professional. Best experience I have ever had at an optometrist.
Picking out glasses has never gone this easily.
Will be recommending to my friends and family