Click on a picture to learn more

Craig Hisaka, OD, MPH

Craig has been teaching Optometry at Berkeley for 35 years as well as being the original founder of what has become Brookside Optometric.

John Demshar, OD

John makes numerous trips every year to poor communities in less fortunate countries to donate his services for the good of others.

Robert Melrose, OD

Bob is our resident LASIK expert and uses his extensive knowledge to guide patients in their decisions regarding laser corrective surgery.

Kurt Skinner, OD

Kurt is an expert in difficult contact lens fittings and has the patience to get it done right.

Rosemary Melrose, OD

Rosemary's excellent patient care and caring demeanor make her a favorite among her loyal, longtime patients.

John Fujii, OD

John is active in the community, working with such organizations as First Five San Joaquin, Stockton Children's Museum and COA.

Richard Vanover, OD

Rick has contributed to the community by donating his time doing exams for the kids at the Stockton Children's Home for the past 17 years

Linda Hsu, OD

Linda's background, working with ophthalmologists, allows her to work quickly and efficiently to get to the root of the problem.

Josephine Vo, OD

As the newest member of our team, Jodie brings with her a wealth of new knowledge and the most recent in medical advances.

Kathy Tran, OD

Kathy not only provides excellent care to her patients here, she is the Chief of Cornea, Contact Lenses, and Refractive Surgery at UC Berkeley.

Judy Prima, OD

Judy has been a mainstay of patient care since the beginning of the practice and continues to provide excellent care to her large following.

Leila Chow, OD

With her concise explanations and succinct delivery, Leila's record of high quality patient care stands for itself.

Catherine Veaco, OD

Cathy provides vision care for those with special vision needs and those who are only partially sighted in our low vision clinic.

Ann Miyamura, OD

Ann has been helping us by doing exams on Saturdays and she has an excellent rapport with her patients.

Services

Hours of Operation

  • Monday 8:30 - 5:30
  • Tuesday 8:30 - 6:30 (closed for lunch from 12 - 1:30)
  • Wed - Thurs 8:30 - 6:30
  • Friday 8:30 - 5:30
  • Saturday 8:30 - 3:00