Our Doctors and Staff

Dr. Gene Shlyakhov, O.D. - Dr. of Optometry

Completed his undergraduate degree in physiology at UC Berkeley. Received his Doctorate from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry in 1980, where he later served as a Clinical Instructor & an Associate Clinical Professor in the Children's Vision & Strabismus Clinic. Completed residency at Letterman Hospital, US Army Presidio in San Francisco & externship at Western Blind Rehabilitation Center, VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. Certified by the International Board of Examiners in Optometry in diagnosis & treatment of ocular diseases. Earned PRK & LASIK certifications by most laser facilities in Sacramento and the Bay Area. Engaged in private practice with emphasis on specialty contact lenses, keratoconus, and pediatric optometry since the early 1980's. Holds an MBA degree from UC Davis and serves as a part-time faculty at CSUS. Likes skiing, fishing, arts and theatre. Speaks Russian a Italian.