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Photo of Angela B. Ellerman OD Angela B. Ellerman, OD Lead Optometrist for the Vision Clinic
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Dr. Angela Ellerman joined the staff in 2010 and is the lead optometrist in the Vision Clinic. Her past experience includes working as an optometrist at Advanced Family EyeCare of Madison; Lee, Ellerman and Associates; and Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons. Dr. Ellerman enjoys working with all areas of contact lens technology.

Education: Doctor of Optometry, University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Optometry
Board Certification: American Board of Optometry
License: Optometrist, State of Georgia

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Photo of G. Brian Atkinson OD G. Brian Atkinson, OD Optometrist for the Vision Clinic
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Dr. Brian Atkinson joined the Vision Clinic staff in 2011. Before coming to the health center, Dr. Atkinson worked as an optometrist in a private practice in northeast Georgia with an emphasis in pre- and post-op surgical care.

Education: Doctor of Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry
Additional Training: Geriatric Optometry and Low Vision Residency
License: Optometrist, State of Georgia

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Photo of Kelli Cook LDO, ABOC, NCLE Kelli Cook, LDO, ABOC, NCLE Vision Clinic Manager
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Photo of Kathryn E. Brown-Cottom LDO, ABO, NCLE Kathryn E. Brown-Cottom, LDO, ABO, NCLE Licensed Dispensing Optician, Vision Clinic
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Photo of Shaina Daya Patel LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Shaina Daya Patel, LDO, ABOC, NCLEC Licensed Dispensing Optician, Vision Clinic
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With 10+ years of optical and optometric experience, Shaina (she/her/hers) joined the University Health Center Vision Clinic in 2021. As a Georgia State Board Licensed Optician, she works closely with the clinic’s doctors and staff to educate patients on the importance of eye care. Shaina uses her expertise in frame fittings, adjustments, and lens selections to guide patients in finding the right balance between aesthetics and practicality.…

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