Dr. Nathan Kanyinda graduated with his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He was amongst the top of his class receiving academic honors as well as a nomination to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He went on to further his expertise with a general medical internship at the University of Hawaii and his ophthalmology residency at Howard University Hospital and the VA Medical Centers in Washington, DC and Orlando, FL. He completed his Oculoplastic ... Read more »

Dr. Jason Alvarez, MD comes to the Beach Eye Care team having completed a three-year ophthalmology residency at Baltimore, Maryland’s renowned Kreiger Eye Institute and a medical internship at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Originally from Manila in the Philippines, Dr. Alvarez received his medical degree from the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University (FIU); his undergraduate degree in biology was earned at the University of North Florida (UNF). He has conducted ... Read more »

Emily Scannell, OD completed her Bachelor of Science degree at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. She then received her Doctorate of Optometry degree from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry. During her clinical rotations, she gained experience in various ocular arenas including primary and specialty care including low vision case management, contact and specialty lens fitting and care for patients with legal blindness resulting from glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and macular ... Read more »

Dr. Glenn Coffin, after completing his BS in Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech, received his Doctor of Optometry degree from New England College of Optometry in 2018. Prior to joining the Beach Eye Care team, he served as an independent Doctor of Optometry and gained extensive experience in the comprehensive treatment of ocular disorders and refractive error correction. He brings a broad spectrum of clinical experiences to Beach Eye Care and has worked in settings such as Jamaica Plain ... Read more »

Steven R. Wilkins, OD brings 30 years of optometric experience to the Beach Eye Care team. He received his BS in Life Sciences from the University of Maryland, and his Optometric degree was awarded from the Southern College of Optometry. He is a licensed optometrist with an interest in comprehensive optometric care for the entire family, including the prescription of contact lenses and glasses. Combining Dr. Wilkins’ experience and professionalism with Beach Eye Care’s already stellar high-tech, ... Read more »

Melissa K. Le, OD received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from Old Dominion University. She then received a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Science followed by her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Through her experience at multiple externships, including the International Cornea Rehabilitation Clinic in Miami, she gained thorough knowledge of providing comprehensive optometric care. Dr. Le continued her practice as an optometrist at Commonwealth ... Read more »

Summer Sayers, OD received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from James Madison University. She then received a Bachelor of Science degree in Vision Science followed by her Doctorate of Optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. During her undergraduate schooling, Dr. Sayers fell in love with the profession while working as a technician at Beach Eye Care, with a goal of returning as an Optometric Physician. Besides comprehensive eye care, her areas ... Read more »

Edgar M. (Ed) Levine, Board Certified Ophthalmologist, joined the Beach Eye Care team in 2016. In practice for more than twenty-seven years, Dr. Levine comes to us following his tenure as Department Head of Ophthalmology and the Founding Director of Refractive Surgery at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. A graduate of Kansas State University, Dr. Levine completed his medical degree at University of Kansas School of Medicine, after which he entered the U.S. Navy and completed an internship in internal ... Read more »

Deanna M. Ritenour, OD completed her Bachelor of Art degree at Washington & Jefferson College. She then received her Bachelor of Science degree at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where she completed a two-year internship at The Eye Institute and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree. Through her experience at four different externships, including The Allentown VA Outpatient Clinic and Advanced Eyecare PC in Pennsylvania, she gained thorough knowledge of providing full-scope optometric care. ... Read more »

Dr. Rebecca Bumgardner is the latest addition to the Beach Eye Care optometric team. She has served the vision needs of Coastal Virginia for the past two years! She’s a member of the Tidewater Optometric Society and The American and Virginia Optometric Associations. Besides providing comprehensive eye care, she specializes in the fitting of contact lenses and the diagnosis of dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and other medical conditions. ... Read more »