63 Optometrists Found in Columbia, MO

We found 63 Optometrists available in Columbia, MO with an average 1 star across 1 review. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 24 Optometrists listed are accepting new patients and 19 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Abigail L Smith-Kendall, OD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO0.6 mi
Dr. Abigail L Smith-Kendall, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry, Optometrist. View Profile

Dr. Christopher J Derose, OD

Optometry
27 years exp
Columbia, MO1.4 mi
Dr. Christopher J Derose, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO. He has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Logan Skrobarcek, OD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Logan Skrobarcek, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Dallas, TX. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Michael L Nichols, OD

Optometry
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Michael L Nichols, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. He has 49 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey M Gamble, OD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Jeffrey M Gamble, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Eliot Grifen Masek, OD

Optometry
16 years exp
Columbia, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Eliot Grifen Masek, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Robert Lee Bernskoetter, OD

Optometry
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Robert Lee Bernskoetter, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Kent Studer

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO2.2 mi
Dr. Kent Studer is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. Their specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Alan Barber, OD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO2.3 mi
Dr. Alan Barber, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry, Optometrist. View Profile

Dr. James Andrew Kramer, OD

Optometry
40 years exp
Columbia, MO2.7 mi
Dr. James Andrew Kramer, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. He has 40 years of experience. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Jill Radkowiec

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO2.9 mi
Dr. Jill Radkowiec is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. Their specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Josia D Leipholtz, MD

Optometry
COLUMBIA, MO3.1 mi
Dr. Josia D Leipholtz, MD is a health care provider primarily located in COLUMBIA, MO, with other offices in Macon, MO and Columbia, MO(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Andrew Stone, OD

Optometry
24 years exp
Columbia, MO3.7 mi
Dr. Andrew Stone, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. He has 24 years of experience. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Debra Renner

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO6.9 mi
Dr. Debra Renner is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. Their specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Kelli Yvette Shaon, MD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO0.6 mi
Dr. Kelli Yvette Shaon, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Taia Diane Delano

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO0.6 mi
Dr. Taia Diane Delano is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

IV Richard Delano

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO0.6 mi
IV Richard Delano is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Gretchen Ann Gerhardt, OD

Optometry
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
COLUMBIA, MO0.8 mi
Dr. Gretchen Ann Gerhardt, OD is a health care provider primarily located in COLUMBIA, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. She has 20 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Leipholtz, OD

Optometry
28 years exp
Columbia, MO1.5 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Leipholtz, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. He has 28 years of experience. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Jason Miller Clark, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.1 mi
Dr. Jason Miller Clark, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua

Addiction Medicine
67 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO1.3 mi
Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in COLUMBUS, OH and Greenville, NC(and 2052 other locations).

Dr. Mark A Manary, OD

Optometry
29 years exp
Columbia, MO1.3 mi
Dr. Mark A Manary, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. He has 29 years of experience. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. David Michael Jennings, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.4 mi
Dr. David Michael Jennings, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Raneat Cohen, MD

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.5 mi
Dr. Raneat Cohen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Kara J Zahn

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.5 mi
Dr. Kara J Zahn is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Christine Tran, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.5 mi
Dr. Christine Tran, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Angella Beth Gentry, MD

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.5 mi
Dr. Angella Beth Gentry, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Judith L Miles, OD

Optometry
33 years exp
Columbia, MO1.5 mi
Dr. Judith L Miles, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. She has 33 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Michael D Stevenson, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.5 mi
Dr. Michael D Stevenson, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Appleton, WI and Appleton, WI(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. James E Gamble, OD

Optometry
54 years exp
Columbia, MO1.7 mi
Dr. James E Gamble, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. He has 54 years of experience. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Jacob Bradley Moore

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Jacob Bradley Moore is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Melissa Ann Masek

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.7 mi
Dr. Melissa Ann Masek is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Montgomery City, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

II Harry M Sulzberger

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.7 mi
II Harry M Sulzberger is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Rick W Mcmurtrey, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.9 mi
Dr. Rick W Mcmurtrey, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Richard C Wolken

Optometry
Columbia, MO1.9 mi
Dr. Richard C Wolken is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Douglas G Biggs, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO2.0 mi
Dr. Douglas G Biggs, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Vicky K Thomas, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO2.0 mi
Dr. Vicky K Thomas, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Diana Vernee Hughes-Dean

Optometry
COLUMBIA, MO2.1 mi
Dr. Diana Vernee Hughes-Dean is a health care provider primarily located in COLUMBIA, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Robert J Sutter

Optometry
Columbia, MO2.3 mi
Dr. Robert J Sutter is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Karen Suzanne Mchargue

Optometry
Columbia, MO2.5 mi
Dr. Karen Suzanne Mchargue is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Heather Webster, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO2.6 mi
Dr. Heather Webster, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Marti G Waigandt, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO2.7 mi
Dr. Marti G Waigandt, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Payal Shah, OD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO3.1 mi
Dr. Payal Shah, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Brookfield, WI(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Belinda Mw Luk, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO3.1 mi
Dr. Belinda Mw Luk, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. Their specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Christine E Gavett, OD

Optometry
35 years exp
Columbia, MO3.1 mi
Dr. Christine E Gavett, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. She has 35 years of experience. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Justin Michael Kendall

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO3.2 mi
Dr. Justin Michael Kendall is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Kristine Farrell Linville, OD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO3.2 mi
Dr. Kristine Farrell Linville, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Shelley W Williams, OD

Optometry
35 years exp
Columbia, MO3.4 mi
Dr. Shelley W Williams, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. She has 35 years of experience. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Joseph Daniel Rich, OD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO3.4 mi
Dr. Joseph Daniel Rich, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with other offices in Columbia, MO and Columbia, MO(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Allen Gerrard Becvar, OD

Optometry
23 years exp
COLUMBIA, MO3.5 mi
Dr. Allen Gerrard Becvar, OD is a health care provider primarily located in COLUMBIA, MO, with another office in Jefferson City, MO. He has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Stacy Becvar, OD

Optometry
23 years exp
COLUMBIA, MO3.5 mi
Dr. Stacy Becvar, OD is a health care provider primarily located in COLUMBIA, MO. She has 23 years of experience. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Sharon K Batek, OD

Optometry
32 years exp
Columbia, MO3.6 mi
Dr. Sharon K Batek, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. She has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Richard Jay Zimbalist

Optometry
Columbia, MO3.7 mi
Dr. Richard Jay Zimbalist is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Benjamin Tatsunori Iwai, OD

Optometry
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO3.8 mi
Dr. Benjamin Tatsunori Iwai, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. He has 13 years of experience. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Megan Wilson Carroll, OD

Optometry
COLUMBIA, MO4.4 mi
Dr. Megan Wilson Carroll, OD is a health care provider primarily located in COLUMBIA, MO. Her specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. David S Bell, OD

Optometry
Accepting New Patients
COLUMBIA, MO4.4 mi
Dr. David S Bell, OD is a health care provider primarily located in COLUMBIA, MO, with other offices in COLUMBIA, MO and Chesterfield, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Donald E Jenks, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO4.4 mi
Dr. Donald E Jenks, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. David R Cordry, OD

Optometry
Columbia, MO4.4 mi
Dr. David R Cordry, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Bradley Dale Cary

Optometry
Columbia, MO4.5 mi
Dr. Bradley Dale Cary is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. His specialties include Optometry. View Profile

Dr. Jeffery A Jones, OD

Optometry
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Columbia, MO4.5 mi
Dr. Jeffery A Jones, OD is a health care provider primarily located in Columbia, MO, with another office in Columbia, MO. He has 35 years of experience. View Profile

What is an Optometrist and How Can They Help You?

An optometrist provides primary vision care including eye examinations, vision assessment, and optical prescriptions. Optometrists detect eye diseases, manage certain ocular conditions, and prescribe corrective eyewear.

Optometrists complete undergraduate education followed by a four-year OD program covering visual science, ocular pathology, and clinical care. After board certification, some pursue residency training in pediatric vision, low vision rehabilitation, or other specialties.

An Optometrist's clinical services include:

  • Emphasizes visual function, ocular health, and the optical system
  • Performs complete visual assessments, evaluates ocular and visual function, prescribes corrective lenses, identifies eye pathology
  • Manages refractive disorders (myopia, hyperopia), ocular surface disease, elevated intraocular pressure, lens opacities, and diabetic ocular complications
  • Provides optical correction (eyeglasses, contact lenses), medicated eye drops, vision rehabilitation, and ophthalmology referrals
  • Known as: OD, eye care provider, vision specialist

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for an Optometrist in Columbia who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Optometrists in Columbia who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Optometrists in Columbia who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Optometrists providing telehealth services in Columbia. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Optometrists in Columbia?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Optometrists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with an Optometrist in Columbia?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Columbia. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Optometrists in Columbia have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Columbia. This helps you find an Optometrist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Optometrists in Columbia without calling?
Search for Optometrists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate an Optometrist in Columbia with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Optometrists in Columbia. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with an Optometrist in Columbia?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Optometrist.
How can I locate an Optometrist in Columbia who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Optometrists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for an Optometrist in Columbia who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Optometrists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Optometrists who work there.

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