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Gary D Linton, OD
Dr. Linton has been serving patients in downtown Puyallup for over 30 years. He is a native of Washington, born in Port Angeles and raised in Yakima. He came to Puyallup in 1979 after graduating from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. He and his wife, Sue, have four children, 5 grandchildren and they enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, especially golf. Dr. Linton has served as president of the Washington Optometric Association and has served on committees with the American Optometric Association. He was named "Young O.D. Of the Year" in 1986, and received the 2000-2001 Doctor of the Year Award by the Optometric Physicians of Washington (formerly known as the Washington Association of Optometric Physicians). Dr. Linton specializes in computer designed contact lenses for especially hard to fit cases, including Kerataconus fits.
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 Samantha Hamblet O.D.
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Office Manager/Human Resources: DeShaun Thomas
[Email DeShaun]
DeShaun leads the Puyallup Vision Team with her enthusiastic team spirit. She lives in Puyallup with her three beautiful children. She is active in her church and loves to participate and watch her children in sporting activities in her spare time. You can reach her at frameslab@puyallupvision.com.
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Insurance Specialists: Deborah Ryker and Katrina Young
[Email Deborah or Katrina]
Extensive training by insurance professionals has equipped these two women to perform the task of billing insurance and getting the proper payments for our patients. They serve as the patients' advocate and love to help patients with what is commonly confusing and frustrating. They can be reached at deborahryker@puyallupvision.com
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Chairside Assistant/Contact Lens Specialist: Melissa Marston
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Melissa Marston works side by side with Dr. Linton as an accomplished, organized, and irreplaceable assistant. Melissa graduated at the top of her class at Bryman College. Her contact lens knowledge helps meet the needs of each individual patient.
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In House Lens Molder: Jodie Hamilton
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Jodie has been with Puyallup Vision Source for eight years. Jodie molds prescription lenses and grinds them into your frame of choice. Her lab skills are unsurpassed. She also trains new patients to wear contact lenses and loves helping kids and teens learn to live without glasses. She lives in Puyallup with her husband and three great children. She is very active in her church activities.
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Frame Stylist: Estella Dixon
Estella Dixon comes to Puyallup Vision Source with an extensive background in the medical field and enjoys sharing her frame and lens knowledge with patients to help in the decision process for eyewear needs. Her love of fashion translates seamlessly into frame choices for men, women and children of all ages. Her extensive knowledge of lens options makes her one-on-one experience with the patient comfortable and the decisions easy. Her infectious smile makes the process enjoyable and pleasing. |
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Sue Linton: Business Manager, Accounting
Sue stays very active with office education seminars, and serving as "Cheer Leader" for these wonderful, talented staff associates. She enjoys decorating the office and updating frame displays. She enjoys spending time traveling in her motor home and spending time with family and friends. Spoiling 5 grandchildren is her top priority these days. She is loving life as she is now 8 years cancer free! Life is good!
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 Staff Retreat To Alderbrook Resort September '09
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