Vanessa A. Gonzalez, O.D., M.S.

Vanessa A. Gonzalez, O.D., M.S. completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry in Davie, FL. Her clinical externships focused on pediatric optometry, Autism/Neuro-Ophthalmic Vision Rehabilitation Services, treatment and management of ocular diseases, contact lenses, and low vision training at the Eye Care Center in North Miami Beach, FL and Southern California Eye Institute at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. During her optometric education, Dr. Gonzalez volunteered her time providing free vision screenings throughout the communities across Southern Florida and Southern California.

Prior to completing her optometric education, Dr. Gonzalez attended Bell Gardens High School and graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science with a specialization in Neuroscience. She continued her education and was awarded a Master of Science in Medical Sciences from Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Gonzalez served as a collaborating investigator in multiple research studies, including optometric care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dr. Gonzalez is fluent in Spanish and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and attending Dodger games, Laker games and live music events.

Dr. Gonzalez dedicates the entirety of her career to her late mother, Leticia A. Gonzalez, whom she describes as her rock and greatest cheerleader to her educational and professional journey.