DOCTORS AND STAFF

We take pride in staffing our offices with the best qualified medical office personnel available. Our staff is trained to be courteous, professional and attentive. They are compassionate and strive to provide the best possible eye care. Members of our staff have been with Eye Associates for 20, 25, and 30+ years.

MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTEric J. Kahle M.D.
Dr. Eric J. Kahle is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Biology from the University of Illinois, and graduated with honors from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Kahle then performed a year of internship in the General Surgery Department at Rush Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

After this, he completed his Ophthalmology training at this same institution, serving as Chief Resident his final year.

He practiced for two years in Danville, Illinois with an internationally known cataract and refractive surgeon.

Dr. Kahle then joined Eye Associates as owner in 1998.

Dr. Kahle is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has special interest in the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes and eyelid abnormalities. Dr. Kahle takes pride in providing patients the latest advances in eye care which have been safely tested.

You can email Dr. Kahle by clicking here.

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OPHTHALMOLOGIST  
 Dr. Everett Ai is a nationally known Retina Specialist and a member of the Eye Associates Medical Staff since 1994. Dr. Ai graduated with an M.D. degree from the State University of New York, in 1975. He performed his Internship and Residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.Upon completion of his Residency in June 1979, Dr. Ai continued his specialty education witha series of Fellowships.

The first Fellowship was a study of Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous at the Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco from June 1979-June 1980. The second Fellowship was a study of Ultrasonography at the University of Iowa in 1980, and the third Fellowship was in the field of Vitreoretinal Surgery at St. Luke's Hospital of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio in 1981.

Dr. Ai is the Director of the Retina Unit at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Diplomat of the National Board of Ophthalmology, Associate Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology, on the Board of Directors for the California Association of Ophthalmology. He is a Lecturer at Stanford Basic Science Department in Palo Alto, California, a member of the Board of Directors of the American Diabetes Association, and on the Medical Advisory Board for Diabetes Review.

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OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Gregory Perrone was raised all over with his father in the United States Air Force.  Dr. Perrone eventually landed in Sonoma County which has been his home for over 20 years.

Dr. Perrone received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Microbiology from the University of California, Riverside and then went on to get his Bachelor of Science in Physiological Optics and a Doctorate in Optometry from the University of California Berkeley.

After receiving his degree, Dr. Perrone continued to study the t of Low Vision of which he continues to have a special interest. Along with taking care of healthy eyes, the most rewarding part of his career is helping people with visual challenges through glasses, contact lenses, and/or low vision aids.

A husband and a father, Dr. Perrone enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and son.

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OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Karin N. Boehm was raised in Palmdale, California. After completing her Associates Degree at Antelope Valley College she transferred to Northern Arizona University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Zoology. She returned to California to attend Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton where she earned her Doctorate Degree in Optometry.  After earning her degree in 2003 she moved to SonomaCounty to practice Optometry.

Specializing in medical eye examinations, contact lenses and glasses, Dr. Boehm enjoys the personal aspect of getting to know her patients and providing the best possible care.

Dr. Boehm is a member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association, and the Redwood Empire Optometric Association.

In her off time, Dr. Boehm enjoys photography, the outdoors, concerts and theater performances, and most of all, spending time with her husband and daughther.

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OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Mary Lechner grew up in Pennsylvania.  She attended WayneState University in Detroit Michigan and University of California at Berkeley from which she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Optics as well as her Doctor of Optometry Degree.

Dr. Lechner has practiced optometry in numerous settings throughout her career.  She enjoys all aspects of eye care - particularly educating patients about their eye health, visual requirements and optical options available.

Northern California has been home to Dr. Lechner for over 35 years. She enjoys using recycled and reclaimed objects and materials to make furniture and art.  She and her husband, a guitar maker, also enjoy designing and making wood furniture.

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DERMATOLOGISTRandall Hrabko M.D., F.A.A.D.
 Randall Hrabko, M.D., F.A.A.D., practices general, cosmetic and surgical dermatology. He received his medical degree and dermatology training from the University of Miami, as well as advanced training in skin cancer surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and cosmetic surgery at the Roswell Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York.

Dr. Hrabko is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and is a fellow in the American Academy of Dermatology for over 25 years.

He is also a ten year member of the American Holistic Medical Association and applies his holistic skills in the diagnosis and treatment of his patients.

Dr. Hrabko, in private practice in Southern California since 1981, has three grown children. He is happy to move his practice to Northern California which he has wanted to do for a long time. He is known by his colleagues and patients for his compassionate and professional care.

You can email Dr. Hrabko by clicking here.

                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                            

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FOOT CARE SERVICES

Kristin Lichau is a certified foot care technician.  She was born in Santa Rosa and lived

mostof her life in Riebli Valley.  She received her degree at the University of Puget Sound

and then went on to the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco. 

She finished her residency at the Stanfork/Palo Alto V.A. and setup practice in Santa Rosa.

She retired 20 years later to raise her three children.  Four years ago, Kristin returned o work as a certified foot care technician and has been providing care to Sonoma County Residents ever since.                                                                                                                                                     » back to top

 

 

COSMETIC CARELaurie Darling C.D.T, C.O.T.
Laurie Darling, C.D.T., C.O.T., trained at the "Forever Beautiful" School of Permanent Cosmetics in St. Mary's, Georgia. Her instructor, the prestigious Janice T. Eyerly, is a leader in the field of permanent cosmetics. Laurie Darling graduated at the top of her class as a "Certified Derma Technician."  In addition, Laurie is certified by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel  as an Ophthalmic Technician as well as certified by the California Medical Assistants' Association in both Clinical and Administration.  Laurie has over 33 years experience serving Eye Associates Medical Group, Inc.

A perfectionist, Laurie will work with you on an individual basis to help you decide which procedures and styles will best enhance your facial features.

You can email Laurie Darling by clicking here.

 

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OPTICAL CENTER STAFF


Charlotte, Optician

Supervisor  


Yvonne, Optical Assistant


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THE STAFF

We are a very progressive office and feel that the best way to serve our patients is for the staff members to be cross trained in a variety of areas.  This way if a staff member is out sick, the majority of the time we do not have to interrupt patient care as another staff member can step right in and cover. You will see that several of our staff member work in several different departments.  It has taken us many years and lots of training to achieve this goal.  Please see below for our "years of service" awards.  We feel that we have the most knowledgeable and best team in the area.  We promise that if we don't have the answer, we will do our best to find it out for you!

MANAGEMENT TEAM


Laurie Darling, C.O.T.
Administrator
Sandy Rush
Assistant Administrator
Leanna Rogina
Patient Services Supervisor

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FRONT OFFICE


Leanna, Supervisor
Carol
Cathy

Mabel


 

 

 
Karla

Sally
Joanne

Jan

April

 

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Suzanne


  

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OPHTHALMOLOGY MEDICAL ASSISTANTS


Nancy
Laura

Molly

Patricia
Yvonne

Cindy

Stephanie

 

 

 

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Tedi

 

 

 

 

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DERMATOLOGY MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

Jan


Yvonne
Nancy

 

 

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Tedi
Cindy

Stephanie

 

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CLEARLAKE OFFICE STAFF
                                        April         Cindy     Stephanie    Suzanne

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SURGERY CENTER
Dr. William Armstrong Anesthesia
William Armstrong, M.D. Anesthesia

        

Debbie, R.N. Supervisor               Patty, Surgery Counselor

       
Marianne, R.N.                         Ursula
Pre and Post op                       Medical Assistant                                       

                        Patricia            Laura      Kathleen      Molly    Nancy   Debbie    Marianne        

***YEARS OF SERVICE***
Nancy
 39 years
Laurie
 35 years
Carol
 20 years
Laura
 19 years
Charles
 19 years
Charlotte
 17 years
Marianne
 15 years
Leanna
 14 years
April
 14 years
Cathy
 13 years
Ursula
 11 years
Mabel
 10 years
Don
 7 years
          Molly 5 years
       Joanne 5 years
           Sally 5 years

 

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