Summary

Dr. Jennifer Mallinger is an experienced optometrist who has cared for families in Las Vegas since 1997. Passionate about long‑term, personalized eye care, she has watched many patients through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, and emphasizes continuity of care across life stages. Dr. Mallinger holds a Doctor of Optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry and a B.A. in Biology from Sonoma State University, and is a member of the Nevada Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.Dr. Mallinger diagnoses and manages a wide range of common and chronic eye conditions, including refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia), dry eye and ocular surface disease, pediatric vision problems and binocular vision disorders, as well as screening and monitoring for glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. Her practice offers comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens fittings (including specialty lenses), myopia‑management options for children, urgent eye care for infections and injuries, and pre‑ and post‑operative co‑management for refractive and cataract surgery. She also utilizes in‑office diagnostic testing and imaging to support accurate diagnosis and ongoing disease management.Outside the clinic, Dr. Mallinger is deeply engaged in the Las Vegas community. She and her husband Tom raise a blended family and she is a proud grandmother, experiences that inform her family‑centered approach to care. Committed to giving back, she volunteers vision screenings in local schools, supports Community Schools initiatives, and is active with organizations including the Junior League of Las Vegas, the National Charity League and Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.We would love to make a difference for you. Chat Now with us Today!
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of California Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Mallinger Family Eye Care

1930 Village Center Cir Ste 10Las Vegas, NV 89134
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OptometryOptometryOptometryOptometry
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30 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Las Vegas , NVLas Vegas , NVLas Vegas , NVLas Vegas , NV
Med School: University Of California Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine Med School: Pacific University of Oregon Med School: College Of Optometry - Ohio State University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jennifer C Mallinger

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jennifer C Mallinger has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jennifer C Mallinger has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Astigmatism
  • Cataracts
  • Eye Exam
  • Vision Therapy

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Optometry, Nevada, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of California Los Angeles David Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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