Valerie Rogers, OD

Bio

I was born and raised in San Diego, California. My Grandparents had a house right on the beach front in Mission Beach and I spent a lot of time at their house.

I went away to college at the University of San Francisco. Two of my high school friends went with me, which made it an easier transition away from home.

After three years at USF, I started Optometry school at Cal Berkeley. I always enjoyed school; studying, writing papers, taking tests and still enjoy continuing education.

Because there were only sixty four in my Optometry school class, we all became very close friends over the four year course.

My Medical Specialty

More details about my specialty:

I was a Biology major at USF and one of my professors suggested that I consider Optometry as a career. I wrote to the school of Optometry at UC Berkeley and was very interested. It was a good fit for my science background and personality. I had taken some tests at the counseling center and they overwhelmingly indicated that I had the personality for some type of medical field. Once I started Optometry School I knew it was the perfect choice for me. I love providing a service for my patients and the atmosphere of the clinic.

Today I practice general Optometry (routine eye exams for adults and children) and low vision Optometry (magnifying devices for people with impaired vision).

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my practice is providing eye care for people over a long period of time - seeing the children grow up and go to college, seeing the adults go through the various stages of their lives. After twenty six years here in Santa Rosa, I have come to know some of my patients very well.

Interests

My favorite book or author:
I could give a list of about 50 authors I really enjoy reading, but I’ve narrowed it down to just 5 of my current favorites: Deborah Crombie, Sue Henry, Sujata Massey, Eliot Pattison and Peter Robinson.

Hobby Photos & Links:

My Garden

Family & Friends

People in my life:

I live in Healdsburg with my husband, Larry, and our cat Peaches. Larry is retired now, acting as "house spouse" and he plays a lot of tournament bridge.

My children and people I care about:

I have three nephews, all living in San Diego at this time. And I have a Grand-Niece, Alexandra, born on July 22, 2010! We are all very excited about her arrival and she is beautiful!

An interesting story about my family or friends:

My mom Carol Lyn has been a full-time RV'er for 16 years now and recently decided to settle down somewhere. Larry and I had been thinking about buying a condo in downtown San Diego as a vacation home and eventual retirement home for us, so we asked Mom to move into it full time. The three of us are having a great time fixing it up and getting to know our neighborhood.

Photos of my Family & Friends:

Me, with my husband Larry in Yosemite

Peaches was a stray, abandoned somewhere near our home. We took her in, spent a month trying to find her owners (in case she was lost)and then adopted her for our own. She loves bird-watching and gardening. Her favorite plant is the cat mint growing in our front yard.

Travel

One of my recent trips:

I love the mountains. I frequently visit Yosemite and the Mammoth Mountain areas. I also love to travel around the states, visiting National Parks and cities. In 2009 I went to Arizona for Spring Training and to see the Grand Canyon and Sedona and on another trip to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. This year I went to New Hampshire to visit my dad, to Yosemite with Larry and friends, and made many trips to San Diego.

Travel Photos:

Me, with Willie McCovey at AT&T Park

Trip Photos:

Yawkey Way at Fenway Park