J. Isaac Barthelow, M.D.

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Education: B.S. Biological Sciences; University of California Davis Graduated top of class
Medical School: University of California Davis
Training: Ophthalmology; University of Utah - Moran Eye Center
Clinical Interests: Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease
Community Service: ARC, Humane Society, Jesus Center, International Eye Care Missions
Interests: Golf, Cycling, Traveling with his family, Raised locally and supporting his hometown of Chico

Dr. Douglas McGraw, D.O.

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Originally from Emporium, Pennsylvania, Dr. McGraw is relocating from Davis, CA to join our practice this summer. An experienced Ophthalmologist, Dr. McGraw is an expert in laser cataract surgery.
• Cataract Surgery • Glaucoma Treatment and Surgery • Macular Degeneration • Diabetic Eye Disease • Refractive Surgery 
Education: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2014; Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2010; University of Pennsylvania, B.A. in Biological Basis of Behavior, 2005
Interests: Rock climbing, running, cycling, kayaking, and playing the mandolin

Phil Smith, M.D.

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Education: B S Biology, Texas Tech University, December 1995
Doctor of Medicine: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, May 2000
Internal Medicine Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo, July 2000-June 2003
Ophthalmology Residency: Friedenwald Eye Institute at Maryland General Hospital. July2003- June 2006
Interests: Cooking, Baking, Traveling, Wine Tasting, Playing Cello, Trombone and Scottish Bagpipes, Outdoor Activities

David Gajda, M.D.

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Education: B.Sc: Electrical Engineering; Queen's University, Ontario, Canada
Medical School: Queen's University, Ontario, Canada
Training: Queen's University, Ontario, Canada & Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada
Clinical Interests: Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract & Glaucoma Surgery, Blepharoplasty, & Macular Degeneration
Interests: Golf, Swimming, Hockey, Traveling and spending time with family and friends

Anthony J. Rudick, O.D.

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Education: B.S. Biological Sciences; California State University Chico Graduated top of class
Optometry School: University of California Berkeley
Training: University of California Berkeley - Meredith Morgan Eye Center, VA Hospitals; Fresno CA, Reno NV, Tacoma WA
Clinical Interests: Keratoconus, Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Specialty Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease
Community Service: Lions Club, Rotary International, Vice President of Paradise Scholarship Foundation
Interests: Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Cycling, Shooting sports, Raised locally and supporting his hometown of Paradise

Jonathan E. Mennucci, O.D.

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Education: B.S. Construction Management; California State University, Chico
Optometry School: Southern California College of Optometry, graduated Magna Cum Laude
Training: University Eye Center at Marshall B. Ketchum University, Eye Center at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Kaiser Permanente in Denver, Colorado.
Clinical Interests: Comprehensive Optometry, Ocular Disease, Dry Eye
Community Service: Habitat for Humanity construction services, International Eye Care Missions

Michael Merry, O.D., FAAO

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Education: B.S. Natural Sciences; Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduated Magna Cum Laude
Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Training: The Eye Institute at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Residency in ocular Disease at Sedienberg Protzko Eye Associates, Eye Centers of South Florida, William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center Low Vision Clinic.
Clinical Interests: Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Ocular Disease.
Community Service: American Whitewater Association
Interests: Racquetball, Snowboarding, Whitewater Kayaking, Cycling

Craig Montgomery, O.D.

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Education: B.S. Microbiology, University of Wyoming
Optometry School: Southern California College of Optometry
Training: University eye center at MBKU, VA Salt Lake, Southwest Eye AZ
Clinical Interests: Comprehensive Optometry, Ocular Disease, Glaucoma, Dry Eye
Community Service: Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Community Screenings
Interests: Traveling, Backpacking, Motorcycles, Technology, Football, Wrestling

Dylan Franchi, O.D.

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Education: B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology; California State University, Chico
Optometry School: University of California, Berkeley
Training:University of California, Berkeley - Meredith Morgan Eye Center; VA Hospitals: Fresno CA and Kernersville, NC; Alameda County Community Health Care
Clinical Interests: Comprehensive Optometry, Ocular Disease, Dry Eye
Community Service: Albany School District Screenings
Interests: Golf, hiking, baseball, football, disc golf