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Philip B. Smith, O.D. Optometrist
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Philip B. Smith, O.D.
OptometristPhilip Smith, O.D. graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1968 with a B.S. and Doctor of Optometry. After serving two years in the Army as an Optometrist, Dr. Smith joined Dr. Jerome Lieblein in San Diego. They practiced together as partners for 26 years with Dr. Lieblein retiring in 1998.
Dr. Smith has served his profession both as president of the San Diego Optometric Society in 1988 and then President of the 5,000 member California Optometric Association in 1995. He continues to be active on a legislative and professional level. Local activities include participation in the Lions Optometric Vision Clinic, St Vincent de Paul’s Center for the homeless, and consultant to a number of school districts in San Diego.
Personally, Dr. Smith and Kenda have been married for 26 years and have four children and six grandchildren. They enjoy antiquing, traveling, and just enjoying San Diego in all its beauty and splendor.
Dr. David Jessop
OptometristDr. David Jessop is a third generation San Diego Optometrist. His great grandfather, George Jessop, founded J. Jessop and sons Jewelers in Downtown San Diego. David’s great uncle, Alonzo de Jessop started practicing Optometry in 1915 at the Jessop Jewelers building. He was one of the first practicing Optometrist in San Diego. David’s father, David Jessop Sr. practiced Optometry in San Diego for over 50 years. David Jr. has been practicing for over 40 years and has participated in partnership with Dr. Gary Krueger for 31 years. They joined Dr. Philip Smith and Associates in January 2003. David is a member of The American Optometric Association, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and past president of the San Diego Optometric Society.
Gary P. Krueger, O.D., F.A.A.O.
OptometristDr. Krueger is a native Californian who grew up in the Bishop and Mammoth area of the eastern high sierras. After graduating from bishop high, Dr. Krueger attended the University of Redlands on a football and track scholarship. He received his optometric education at the Los Angeles College of Optometry, graduating with magna cum laude honors in 1971. After serving in the United States Army as an optometrist, Dr. Krueger joined the private practice of Jessop and Jessop in 1973. Dr’s Jessop and Krueger have practiced at several locations in the Hillcrest area. Dr. Krueger belongs to the AOA, COA, SDCOS, (all professional optometric associations) and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. His hobbies are skiing, sailing, and fresh water fishing. Dr Krueger specializes in difficult contact lens fittings and medical optometry.
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