David Gibson, MD Dr. David Gibson, a Virginia Beach native, joins Beach Eye Care's world-class ophthalmology and surgical teams as a Fellow of the Refractive Surgery Alliance Society. Dr. Gibson graduated Magna Cum Laude from Randolph-Macon College and was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa as an undergraduate. He completed his medical education at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and then ventured to New York for his ... Read more »

Elleny Gutierrez, MD Glaucoma Specialist Dr. Elleny Gutierrez, board-certified ophthalmologist, graduated from Columbia University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Evolutionary Biology of the Human Species and completed her medical degree and ophthalmology residency at Louisiana State University Health. She completed a glaucoma fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. She is published in a variety of medical journals, including the ... Read more »

Shannon McCole, MD Interested in talking to Dr. McCole about aesthetics?Contact Beach Eye Care today to schedule a consultation. Dr. Shannon McCole received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and her Medical Degree at Loyola University in Chicago. After graduating, Dr. McCole completed her ophthalmology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). Even as she began her own practice, she stayed dedicated to the program at EVMS and volunteered as a community faculty member. After ... Read more »

Kathryn Taylor, OD Dr. Kathryn Taylor received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Old Dominion University, then pursued her Doctor of Optometry degree at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Following a clinical externship in Massachusetts Community Health Centers in Worcester, she continued to pursue her career at Perry Point and Baltimore VA Medical Centers, where she performed comprehensive medical eye exams and interpretation of OCT and Visual Field testing, ... Read more »

Patrick D. Barker, MD Dr. Patrick Barker, board-certified ophthalmologist, joined the Beach Eye Care team following a prodigious medical career with the U.S. Military. A 2002 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Dr. Barker followed his undergraduate work with medical school at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and with multiple Military Medical training opportunities in Bethesda and Pensacola, Florida, where he excelled in Military Tropical Medicine ... Read more »

Jason Alvarez, MD Board-Certified LASIK & Refractive Surgeon in Virginia Beach Dr. Jason Alvarez is a board-certified ophthalmologist with a passion for helping people see their best. Originally from the Philippines, he moved to the U.S. in 2007 and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of North Florida. He earned his medical degree from Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, where his love for eye care truly took root. Dr. Alvarez completed his ... Read more »

Emily Scannell, OD Dr. Emily Scannell 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 ... Read more »

Glenn Coffin, OD Dr. Glenn Coffin, after completing his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech, traveled to Boston to earn his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 2018. Prior to joining the Beach Eye Care team, he served as an independent Doctor of Optometry within rural communities in upstate New York before returning to his home state of Virginia.  During his schooling, Dr. Coffin gained extensive experience in the comprehensive ... Read more »

Melissa K. Le, OD Dr. Melissa Le received her Bachelor 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 ... Read more »

Summer Sayers, OD Dr. Summer Sayers, who fell in love with eye care while working as a technician with Beach Eye Care, pursued her calling and 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 Doctor of Optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Besides comprehensive eye care, her areas of specialty include contact lens fitting, treatment ... Read more »