Dr. Michele M. Hayes, O.D.

Dr. Michele M. Hayes, O.D. received her Degree in Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry in 1988. As an Award-winning student for contact lens research, low vision rehabilitation and optical dispensing, she practices full-scope optometry. Raised in San Francisco, Michele spent the last eighteen years practicing in Citrus Heights, near Sacramento.

Long a fan of Santa Rosa, Michele recently sold her practice there and purchased Uptown Optometry. She looks forward to getting to know the local community and especially to providing eyecare services to young children and seniors. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association, and the Redwood Empire Optometric Association.

She has served  on the Education and Meeting Committee for the COA, which plans the continuing education for the 2,600 practicing optometrists in California. She  provides volunteer services to the California State Board of Optometry enforcing Optometric Law as well as to the Redwood Empire Optometric Society.

As a member of a musical family of accomplished songwriters and performers, Michele plays the piano and sings. She enjoys gardening, painting, snorkeling and horses. She lives on a ranch in rural Santa Rosa.

Maria

Maria is our receptionist. She comes from Santa Rosa, born and raised. She handles all of our insurance inquiries, ordering contact lenses , and communications. She speaks fluent Spanish and English. She is a drop of sunshine for all of our patients!

Allegra

Allegra serves our patients in the most instructive manner regarding selecting the best  frame, lens material, special coatings, and at the same time maximizing all of your benefits- even your FSA account. She has good experience and a great knack for adjusting a frame! She is our youngest staff member, but boy does she bring it on- and with a smile to boot.