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Meet the team at Dr. Sam's Eye Care

Dr. Sam Giveen, O.D.  
​Optometrist
​Dr. Sam's path to optometry could hardly be more classic. He was inspired by an eye doctor from his youth, and followed a path that took him to the University of California at Berkeley--the world’s foremost optometric research institution... MORE
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​Sara 
Practice Manager
As the person who coordinates everything here at Dr. Sam’s Eye Care, Sara totally embodies the people-person nature of eye care the Dr. Sam’s way. With us since the beginning of 2009, Sara enjoys working...MORE
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Amanda 
Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Amanda has been with Dr. Sam’s since 2013. She admits to being quite nearsighted, and understands how being able to see well impacts her own life. Amanda has empathy for...MORE
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Ashley 
Ophthalmic Technician
Ashley is well aware of the importance of great eyesight. Besides being an Ophthalmic Technician at Dr. Sam’s Eye Care, she’s a semi-professional photographer. Good vision is key in her art, as well as on the playing field with her softball and ...MORE
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​Lakeisha
Optician
​Lakeisha’s favorite thing about being an Optician at Dr. Sam’s Eye Care is the happiness and excitement patients experience—especially the kids—when picking out that perfect pair of eyeglasses and then getting to take them home...MORE
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Caitlin
Optician
​Caitlin has more than 20 years of professional experience in bringing the joy. She loves doing work where she helps people feel and look their best and finds it very rewarding. She also enjoys the feeling of having a...MORE
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​Katie 
Optical Manager
Katie has always enjoyed working in a medical practice, and loves that she has found a professional home at Dr. Sam’s Eye Care. One of Katie’s favorite things about working as an optician is seeing how patients express themselves...MORE
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Melissa 
Ophthalmic Technician
Melissa is an enthusiastic and fastidious communicator who likes seeing a project all the way to the best result possible—excellent qualities for anyone working in eye care. Her favorite thing...MORE
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Cathy 
Finance Coordinator 
Educated not only in medical billing, but as a medical assistant, Cathy has been assisting doctors since the 1990s before moving into billing in 2014. Working with pages of numbers all day long, Cathy knows that...MORE
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Erin 
Billing Specialist
Erin comes to the reception desk at Dr. Sam’s Eye Care with 25 years experience in medical offices. She loves working with patients, and enjoys the tight-knit family demeanor of of the staff...MORE