Meet Your Team
Advanced Vision Wellness Center was founded by Dr. Gerald Starchvick. He believes that eye care should encompass ones health, life style, and emphasize their personality. Advanced Vision invests in our patients by providing thorough vision and eye examination to ensure clear healthy vision for a lifetime. We as an eye care center we also provide unsurpassed products that will not only add value to your pocket book but illuminate and enhance your personality through our unique lines of frames and contact lenses. Our professional staff is eager to meet you and help meet your everyday visual needs.
Dr. Gerald Starchvick
Optometric Physician
Dr. Starchvick was born in Chicago and after graduating from Northwestern University and serving in the military he graduated from the Illinois Collage of Optometry. After accumulating 30 years of experience Dr. Starchvick now heads Advanced Vision Welleness Center serving the Souther Oregon community.
“The best patients are the most informed patients. We make every effort to educate our patients regarding their eye health status and to make available, through the latest technology and all possible options, to enhance their vision now and preserve it for years to come.”
Sasha
Team Coordinator
Sasha’s responsibility to assure you are provided comprehensive care in an efficient environment by a health care team that conducts these efforts to focus on your needs. All presented in a professional and respectful manner.
Hannah
Patient Coordinator
Hannah clears a path for each patient through the health care process. Preparing clinic records, collecting insurance and discount plan benefits, scheduling appropriate exam times and communicating with the clinic staff to make your experience smooth and informed.
Amber
Optician
As an experienced optician, Amber’s task is to combine the latest lens technology and frame fashion to create eyewear that delivers the best optics and a confident smile when you face the world knowing you look great.
Linda
Optician
Linda is an optician with an experienced eye for detail and will take the time to design eyewear to provide you with the greatest comfort and low maintenance.
Karen
Accounting, Patient Benefits
Karen understands that the cost of both providing and receiving quality health care is high at so many levels, so it’s important that you receive all the benefits from your medical insurance and vision discount plans. Karen’s goal is to ensure that you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.
Misty
Clinical Technician
A thorough eye health evaluation requires teamwork to take advantage of modern technology. As a clinical technician Misty begins your evaluation with a case history, eye pressure, blood pressure, visual field testing for nerve sensitivity, measurements of the optics, and retinal imaging to view the inner structure of the eye. She always provides an explanation fo the tests, then presents the results to the doctor to review before beginning their part of your examination.
Testimonials
“I’ve went to Advanced Vision for many years. I’ve always encountered a friendly staff. I like their office and atmosphere. They eve helped me get new glasses from my sister in law in Bend in an emergency after my dog Spike ate all my glasses!”
– James J.
“As soon as you walk in the door you know that you are cared for. From the smile as you are greeted to the degree of caring shown through the exam and fittings. Everyone gets 5+ stars from me and my husband is next for an appointment. Thank you so very much!”
– Penny H.
“The office has a calm, elegant feel without a lot of presure to buy something new. Loved having the new procedure. No more puff of air in my eye!”
– Rebecca B.
“Very professional. Came away very informed about my eyes. Would recommend your office to others.”
– Gerald F.
“Dr. Starchvick always has time to spend with his patients. I really appreciate it.”
– Judy K.