##### [Indian Health Service Optometry FY2004 Report]{.smallcaps}

#####  [and FY2005 Budget Request]{.smallcaps}

*to-* IHS Chief Medical Officer (RADM W. Craig Vanderwagen)

*from-* IHS Chief Clinical Consultant for Optometry (CAPT Richard A.
Hatch)

> Gallup Indian Medical Center #18, PO Box 1337, Gallup, NM 87305
>
> 505/722-1332, fax: 505/722-1747, richard.hatch@ihs.gov
>
> www.optometry.ihs.gov

*date-* 30 September 2004

This report summaries the status of Indian Health Service Optometry,
reviews FY2004 activities and outlines FY2005 funding requests and
goals.

PERSONNEL

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  **IHS Full-Time                                                                                                            
  Optometrist Positions and                                                                                                  
  Residents 5 Year Trending                                                                                                  
  Review**                                                                                                                   

                             FY2000                  FY2001                  FY2002                  FY 2003                 FY"2004

  Employed by 638 Programs   [21]{.smallcaps}        [24]{.smallcaps}        [27]{.smallcaps}        [35]{.smallcaps}        [40]{.smallcaps}

  Commissioned Corps 638     [13]{.smallcaps}        [14]{.smallcaps}        [25]{.smallcaps}        [22]{.smallcaps}        [21]{.smallcaps}

  Commissioned Corps Direct  [64]{.smallcaps}        [62]{.smallcaps}        [53]{.smallcaps}        [54]{.smallcaps}        [54]{.smallcaps}
  IHS                                                                                                                        

  Civil Service Direct IHS   [9]{.smallcaps}         [9]{.smallcaps}         [10]{.smallcaps}        [14]{.smallcaps}        [17]{.smallcaps}

  **Total Optometrists on    **[107]{.smallcaps}**   **[109]{.smallcaps}**   **[115]{.smallcaps}**   **[125]{.smallcaps}**   **[132]{.smallcaps}**
  Duty**                                                                                                                     

  Vacant Positions in 638    [2]{.smallcaps}         [3]{.smallcaps}         [5]{.smallcaps}         [3]{.smallcaps}         [1]{.smallcaps}
  Programs                                                                                                                   

  Vacant Positions in Direct [5]{.smallcaps}         [8]{.smallcaps}         [6]{.smallcaps}         [7]{.smallcaps}         [6]{.smallcaps}
  IHS                                                                                                                        

  **Total Optometrist        **[114]{.smallcaps}**   **[120]{.smallcaps}**   **[126]{.smallcaps}**   **[135]{.smallcaps}**   **[139]{.smallcaps}**
  Positions**                                                                                                                

  One-Year Residents         [9]{.smallcaps}         [5]{.smallcaps}         [5]{.smallcaps}         [5]{.smallcaps}         [5]{.smallcaps}
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-   Optometrist **positions** increased in FY2004 by 4 to a record high
    139, 62 at 638 programs and 77 at IHS direct programs.

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-   **Vacancies** during FY2004 totaled 24, the lowest number in 3
    years. Sixteen vacant positions were filled and one closed (Coos
    Bay) leaving 7 unfilled at the close of FY2004 (1 in 638 programs
    and 6 in IHS direct programs). Pay, generally half again as much as
    that received by Civil Service and Commission Corps optometrists
    coincided with the greater recruitment success and lower vacancy
    rate of tribal programs.

-   FY2004 closed with 132 **optometrists** **on duty** including 75
    commissioned officers (21 in 638 programs and 54 in IHS direct
    programs), 17 civil servants (all in IHS direct programs) and 40
    employees of 638 programs. This is a net gain of 7 optometrists on
    duty compared to a year ago (5 more 638 employees, 3 more civil
    servants and 1 less commissioned officer). Our staffing trend of the
    last 5 years continues to reverse the traditional dominance of and
    increase in commissioned optometrists. The number of Civil Service
    and tribally employed optometrists has almost doubled in the last 5
    years while the number of commissioned officers has declined as
    portrayed in the chart on page 1.

-   PHS **Optometry Retention Special Pay** was approved at the close of
    FY2004 thanks to essential (and very much appreciated) IHS support.

-   Commissioned **optometrist** **promotions** were supported with
    various activities including individual officer counseling. Promoted
    to the T-04 grade were 2 of 3 eligible optometrists (67%), 5 of 7 to
    T-05 (71%) and 2 of 6 to T-06 (33%).

-   Optometry officers were **deployed** for short tours in conjunction
    with PHS Office of Force Readiness and Deployment activities.

-   In FY2003 comments and recommendations for updating the Civil
    Service **GS-662** optometrist series classification were submitted
    to IHS Personnel for inclusion in the IHS GS-600 series OPM
    recommendations. No progress on the overall 600 services update
    process has been reported. This is badly needed as Civil Service
    optometrists now work under regulations and classification standards
    over 30 years old!

-   FY2004 also saw little progress toward the implementation of a
    special **salary rate** **schedule** for Civil Service IHS
    optometrists. The proposal was near ready to submit when the
    contract ended of the personnel specialist assigned.

-   The IHS **Loan** **Repayment Program** awarded a record high 20
    extensions, but only 3 new applicant contracts to optometrists (one
    third of last year's number). Insufficient funding left 16
    applicants unfunded.

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-   The IHS **Scholarship Program** funded a record high 5 optometry
    students. One scholarship recipient graduated in FY2004 and is now
    working in the IHS system.

-   FY2004 saw 5 optometrists complete IHS **residency programs**. They
    provided over 12,000 patient visits. Two have now taken IHS
    positions (Fort Defiance and Auburn). Of the 67 optometrists that
    have completed IHS residency programs to date, 20 (30%) are now
    working in IHS direct and tribal positions.

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  **IHS                                                       
  Optometry                                                   
  Clinical                                                    
  Training                                                    
  Programs**                                                  

  Academic     Scholarship      4th Year       Resident       Affiliated
  Year         Graduates        Rotations      Rotations      Schools

  1991-1992    0                78             0              12

  1992-1993    0                79             0              9

  1993-1994    1                78             1              12

  1994-1995    0                105            2              11

  1995-1996    0                104            5              11

  1996-1997    1                101            7              13

  1997-1998    3                125            9              14

  1998-1999    2                121            11             14

  1999-2000    1                126            8              14

  2000-2001    0                130            9              15

  2001-2002    3                112            5              13

  2002-2003    1                129            5              13

  2003-2004    1                145            5              14

  **Totals**   **12**           **1,433**      **67**         **15**
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-   In academic year 2003-2004, 145 fourth-year optometry **students**
    completed clinical rotations at IHS direct and tribal clinics from
    14 schools and college of optometry. They provided some 65,000
    patient visits in FY2004. In addition to augmenting our patient care
    capabilities, student and residency programs provide excellent
    recruitment opportunities and valuable relationships with schools
    and colleges of optometry and the optometric profession nationally.

**FACILITIES**

-   **Planning** guidelines, equipment recommendations and clinic design
    templates have been shared as requested by several programs building
    or renovating optometry clinics. There has been no activity related
    to refining or updating IHS staffing and facilities planning
    documents and criteria.

-   **New technologies** such as hand-held tonometry, pachymetry,
    digital imaging, retinal thickness analysis and scanning, corneal
    topography, etc., are slowly being added to IHS optometry clinics,
    but at a much slower pace than in the non-IHS eye care community.

-   **Electronic health record** systems were implemented in FY2004 at
    several IHS optometry clinics and the transition to the electronic
    record systems was encouraged with a presentation at the IHS
    Biennial Eye Care meeting.

**CLINICAL CARE**

-   Optometry **clinic visits** provided in FY2004 approached 400,000,
    but we are hard pressed to keep up with the growing IHS population
    and ever increasing demand for eye care services. There continue
    unacceptable disparities in access to eye care with some clinics
    unable to provide appointments and services in a timely manner. It
    is still not uncommon for limited staff and clinic resources to
    require eye care to be "rationed" to higher risk categories of
    patients such as diabetics at the exclusion of other patients.

-   **Diabetic eye disease** continued in FY2004 as the dominant,
    emerging threat to vision for our patients. The utilization of
    retinal tele-imaging consultation systems to screen and manage
    diabetic eye disease continued to expand as well as the use of
    diabetic field clinics, prioritized eye clinic appointment
    availability for diabetic patients and the provision of compliance
    incentives such as free prescription glasses. The rate of annual
    diabetic eye evaluations ranges from some facilities at 45% to
    others up to near 85%. We are generally doing better than the
    national average.

-   Access to **refractive** **care** with glasses and contact lenses
    continued to improve in FY2004 through expansion of direct IHS
    funding, and involvement with other resources including Save the
    Children's Eyes on the Future program, Helen Keller International's
    ChildSight program, Medicaid, Medicare, Agency on Aging programs and
    patient-paid services.

**PROGRAM**

-   A third **Deputy Chief** Clinical Consultant for Optometry was
    appointed to primarily represent and work on issues important to our
    civil service optometrists while the other two Deputy Chiefs do the
    same for our commissioned corps and tribally employed optometrists.

-   A new committee was organized, the **Vision Health Promotion
    Committee**. Initial efforts of this committee are being directed at
    reducing UV light exposure related eye conditions including cataract
    and macular degeneration.

-   The 37th IHS Eye Care **National Meeting** was held May 10-15 at the
    Southern California College of Optometry, celebrating its centennial
    year. This is the fourth time SCCO has hosted our national meeting.
    Sessions included 30.5 hours of accredited education tailored to IHS
    clinical practice. Pacific University College of Optometry
    contributed support to the meeting. We were particularly pleased to
    have guest speakers from the Joslin Diabetes Center, the IHS
    Electronic Health Record Project and the National Eye Institute.
    Attending were 61 of our full-time eye care providers joined by all
    5 IHS optometry residents who presented research and clinical
    reports, 1 retired IHS optometrist and 1 PHS optometry officer from
    the FDA, a total of 68. Our next national meeting will be May 8-12,
    2006 again at the Southern California College of Optometry.

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IHS Eye Care Meeting, Southern California College of Optometry, May 2004

-   Staff **awards and recognitions** in FY2004 included the USPHS
    American Indian and Alaska Native Committee Junior Officer Award to
    LCDR Dawn Kelly, the USPHS Asian Pacific American Officer Committee
    Samuel Lin Award to CAPT Siu Wong, the Stanley J. Kissel Award to
    CDR Dawn Clary and retirement of CAPT Rollan Gonger.

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| RADM Christine Beato and VADM     | ![](media/image5.                 |
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| presenting the Stanley J. Kissel  |                                   |
| Award                             |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| to CDR Dawn Clary                 |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

-   Relations with the American Optometric Association continued to be
    fostered. As a member of the **Friends of the IHS**, the AOA
    participated in and supported IHS legislative and other activities,
    including a \$1,000 contribution to support the September 2004
    Indian Health Summit in Washington DC.

-   Optometry clinical **coding** and **billing** were enhanced with
    training presentations at the IHS Biennial Eye Care Meeting.

-   Efforts to achieve the **Health People 2010** eye care goals are
    proving difficult and frustrating without additional resources.

-   The IHS Eye Care **Newsletter** was published in two editions of
    October 2003 and April 2004.

-   The IHS Eye Care **Directory** was updated regularly and refined. It
    was published to IHS staff, professional organizations such as the
    American Optometric Association and schools and colleges of
    optometry as well as interested individuals and position applicants.

-   We continue to struggle to improve utilization of the optometry
    pages on the IHS **website**.

-   Optometry staff participated in or conducted the following
    **meetings** and activities.

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-   IHS Area Chief Clinical Consultants for Optometry Meeting (held in
    conjunction with the IHS Biennial Eye Care Meeting)

-   IHS Eye Care Coordination Committee (3 via teleconferences and 1
    meeting at the IHS National Councils Meeting)

-   IHS National Councils Meeting

-   IHS National Council of Chief Clinical Consultants

-   IHS Navajo Area Optometry Meeting

-   American Academy of Optometry Convention

-   American Optometric Association Convention (exhibit hall recruitment
    booth was operated)

-   American Optometric Association Federal Service Chiefs of Optometry
    Meeting

-   Armed Forces Optometric Society Meetings

-   Association of Military Surgeons of the United States Optometry
    Section Meeting

-   Commissioned Officers Association Meeting

-   Federal Services Optometry Meeting

-   National Eye Health Education Program

-   Southern Educational Congress of Optometry (exhibit hall recruitment
    booth was operated)

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-   **FY2004 Chief Clinical Consultant for Optometry funds** were used
    as follows, augmented by other IHS and American Optometric
    Association support.

    -   Travel expenses for the FY2004 IHS Eye Care Coordination
        Committee Meeting held in conjunction with the IHS National
        Councils Meeting \$3,982.18

    -   Travel expenses for the Federal Service Optometry Meeting
        \$1,099.74

    -   Travel expenses for the Armed Forces Optometric Society Meeting
        held in conjunction with the Southern Education Congress of
        Optometry Meeting \$2,679.64

    -   Travel expenses for the IHS Biennial Eye Care Meeting and
        concurrent Area Chief Clinical Consultants for Optometry Meeting
        \$8,223.18

    -   Travel expenses for the American Optometric Association
        Convention \$1,580.77

    -   Retirement and award recognition plaques and other program
        support \$3,000.00

    -   Travel expenses for the American Optometric Association Federal
        Service Chiefs Meeting \$614.90

> **TOTAL \$21,180.41**

-   **FY2005 Chief Clinical Consultant for Optometry funds** are
    requested as follows.

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-   Travel expenses for the Federal Services Optometry Meeting
    \$1,400.00

-   Travel expenses for the Association of Military Surgeons of the
    United States Optometry Section meeting \$1,200.00

-   Travel expenses for the American Academy of optometry 2,616.00

-   Travel expenses for the IHS Eye Care Coordination Committee, Area
    Chief Clinical Consultants for Optometry and Chief Clinical
    Consultants Meetings to be held concurrently at IHS National
    Councils Meeting, travel for 3 ECCC members and 11 Area Chief
    Clinical Consultants \$12,500.00

-   Travel expenses for the Armed Forces Optometric Society Meeting held
    in conjunction with the Southern Education Congress of Optometry
    Meeting \$2,600.00

-   Travel expenses for the American Optometric Association Convention
    \$2,500.00

> **TOTAL 21,816.00**

**FY2005 PRIORITIES**

-   Implement PHS **Optometrist Retention Special Pay**.

-   Establish Civil Service **Special Salary Rate Schedule**.

-   Improve **Loan Repayment** funding to decrease the backlog of new
    applicants to parity with other disciplines.

-   Improve IHS **website** optometry pages access and utilization.

-   Increase technician, assistant and other **support staff
    positions**.

-   Increase utilization of **new clinical** **technology** including
    electronic health records systems, corneal topography, retinal
    scanning, pachymetry, digital imaging and tele-consultation systems.

I appreciate and have very much enjoyed serving as Chief Clinical
Consultant for Optometry another year and wish to thank all IHS Eye Care
staff, for whom I have the highest regard, for their dedicated and
excellent work. We solicit and welcome comments and direction in our
efforts to ever better serve the Indian Health Service and its
beneficiaries.

[Indian Health Service]{.smallcaps}

**[Eye Care]{.smallcaps}**

[Programs and Staff]{.smallcaps}

# [Committees and Assignments]{.smallcaps}

**[Eye Care Coordination Committee]{.smallcaps}**

Candreva, OD, Michael A Optometrist Member at Large

Cox, MD, James E Chief Clinical Consultant for Ophthalmology

Hatch, OD, Richard A Chief Clinical Consultant for Optometry and Chair

Horton, MD, OD, Mark Ophthalmologist Member at Large

Pierre, OD, William Optometrist Member at Large

**[Eye Care Diabetes Committee]{.smallcaps}**

Bucca, OD, Brian

O'Brien, OD, Kerry

Horton, OD, MD, Mark

Hudson, OD, MPH, FAAO, Brian T.

Rudd, DO, Pat

Strand, OD, FAAO, Timothy Chairperson

**[Eye Care Newsletter Editor]{.smallcaps}**

Sellers, OD, FAAO, Ronald

**[Eye Care Representatives to the National Eye Institute and the
Healthy People 2010 Initiative]{.smallcaps}**

Horton, OD, MD, Mark Ophthalmology Representative

Hudson, OD, MPH, Brian Optometry Representative

**[Optometry Clinical Consultants]{.smallcaps}**

Candreva, OD, Michael A Deputy Chief Clinical Consultant (PHS Officers)

Crane, OD, Tracy Deputy Chief Clinical Consultant (Civil Service)

Hatch, OD, Richard A Chief Clinical Consultant

Pierre, OD, William Deputy Chief Clinical Consultant (638 Programs)

**[Optometry Area chief Clinical Consultants]{.smallcaps}**

Clary, OD, Dawn Phoenix Area

Garber, OD, FAAO, John M Oklahoma Area

Goldwasser, OD, Steven Tucson Area

Heisler, OD, Howard Bemidji Area

Palma, OD, FAAO, Carmen Alaska Area

Richardson, OD, FAAO, Larry Navajo Area

Weekly, OD, Ray Portland Area

Whiteplume, OD, Peggy J Billings Area

Wong, OD, MPH, FAAO, Siu G Albuquerque Area

vacant Aberdeen Area

vacant California Area

vacant Nashville Area

**[Optometry Awards and Career Consultant]{.smallcaps}**

Palma, OD, FAAO, Carmen

**[Optometry Coding and Billing Consultant]{.smallcaps}**

Zeldes, OD, Steven G

**[Optometry Continuing Education Coordinator]{.smallcaps}**

Garber, OD, FAAO, John M

**[Optometry Clinical Training Programs Coordinator]{.smallcaps}**

Schleisman, OD, FAAO, Terry

**[Optometry Webmaster]{.smallcaps}**

Langford, OD, David J

**[Optometry Loan Repayment Committee]{.smallcaps}**

Candreva, OD, Michael Chairperson

Davis, OD, Michael

Massey, OD, Barbara

Stadick, OD, John

**[Optometry Performance Improvement Committee]{.smallcaps}**

Ketcher, OD, FAAO, Greg Chairperson

Nord, OD, FAAO, Gay

Richardson, OD, FAAO, Larry

**[Optometry Research coordinator]{.smallcaps}**

Jaworski, OD, FAAO, Charles

**[Optometry Residency Directors]{.smallcaps}**

Davis, OD, Michael Gallup New Mexico

Fugate, Jr, OD, FAAO, John D Shiprock New Mexico

Glover, OD, FAAO, Steven Crownpoint New Mexico

MacDonald, OD, Steve Sacaton Arizona

Tarutani, OD, Melanie Kayenta Arizona

**[Optometry Vision health Promotion Committee]{.smallcaps}**

Corbett, OD, FAAO, Crista

Hogan, OD, Brian K.

MacPherson, OD, W. Henry

Qualm, Andrew Co-chairperson

Wong, OD, MPH, FAAO, Siu Co-Chairperson

**[Optometry Commissioned Corps Office of Force Readiness and Deployment
Liaison]{.smallcaps}**

Ketcher, OD, FAAO, Gregg

**[Optometry Professional Advisory Committee]{.smallcaps}**

Behan, OD, Francis J

Bucca, OD, Brian

Candreva, OD, Michael A

Hatch, OD, FAAO, Richard A Chairperson

Lewis, OD, FAAO, Debra Y

Palma, OD, FAAO, Carmen

**[Representative to the American Academy of Optometry]{.smallcaps}**

Nichols, OD, FAAO, Nancy

**[Representative to the Armed Forces Optometric Society and American
Optometric Association]{.smallcaps}**

Cespon, OD, FAAO, Keith W.

**[Representative to the Association of Military Surgeons of the United
States]{.smallcaps}**

Brown, OD, FAAO(D), Clifford D.

**[PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES]{.smallcaps}**

# [Aberdeen Area]{.smallcaps}

[Cheyenne River Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Hospital, PO Box 1012, **Eagle Butte** SD 57625

> 605-964-3008 or 7724 fax 605-964-1171 rcarlson@abr.ihs.gov
>
> Carlson, Jr, OD, Robert Service Unit Chief of Optometry
>
> Red Thunder, Jackie Assistant

[Crow Creek Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Health Center, PO Box 200, **Fort Thompson** SD 57339

> 605-245-1542 or 2285 fax 605-245-2107 cpickner@abr.ihs.gov
>
> Bartlett, OD, Michael Contract Optometrist
>
> Menning, OD, Larry Contract Optometrist
>
> Pickner, Carla Assistant

[Fort Berthold Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Minne-Tohe Health Center, PO Box 400, **Newtown** ND 58763-0400

> 701-627-4701 xt 7925 fax 701-627-4318 lchapin@abr.ihs.gov
>
> Celo, Delia (xt 7831) Diabetes Medical Clerk
>
> Chapin, Laurie (xt 7925) Diabetes Medical Clerk
>
> Nordby, OD, Douglas M Contract Optometrist
>
> Tofte, OD, Michael Contract Optometrist

[Lower Brule Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Health Center, PO Box 248, **Lower Brule** SD 57548-0248

> 605-473-5544 fax 605-473-5677
>
> Bolman, RN, Jean Public Health Nurse
>
> Menning, OD, Larry Contract Optometrist

[Omaha-Winnebago Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Carl T Curtis Health Center, **Macy** Nebraska 68039

> 402-837-5381 fax 402-837-5303 fpappan@macy.Aberdeen.ihs.gov
>
> Pappan, Fern Assistant-CHR
>
> Tharp, OD, Sharon Contract Optometrist (tribal)

PHS Indian Hospital, PO Box C, **Winnebago** NE 68071

> 402-878-2428 fax 402-878-2831 upwellness@huntel.net
>
> DeCora, RN, Lorelei (878-3187 xt 106 or 878-2392) Contract Diabetes
> Program Coordinator
>
> Filips, OD, Roger Contract Optometrist (tribal)
>
> Cleveland, Muriel Assistant

[Pine Ridge Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Health Center, 1000 Health Center Rd, PO Box 540, **Kyle** SD
57752-0540

> 605-455-8221 fax 605-455-2808 aqualm@abr.ihs.gov
>
> Qualm, OD, Andrew S (455-8216) Clinic Chief of Optometry
>
> Pourier, Phyllis (455-8221) Technician

PHS Indian Hospital, W Hwy 18, **Pine Ridge** SD 57770

> 605-867-3224 or 3027 fax 605-867-3305 or 3330 kkolenda@abr.ihs.gov
>
> Alvarado, Darcy (867-3002) Technician
>
> Healy, O.D., Sharyn (867-3027) Optometrist
>
> Kolenda, OD, Kevin (867-3027) Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Moore, Margaret (867-3224) Medical Clerk

Wanblee Health Center, PO Box 290, **Wanblee** SD 57577

> 605-462-6155 fax 605-462-6551 pbritton@abr.ihs.gov
>
> Britton, OD, Pat Contract Optometrist

[Rapid City Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Hospital, 3200 Canyon Lake Drive, **Rapid City** SD 57702

> 605-355-2213 or 2390 fax 605-355-2508 dr_cdb@excite.com
>
> Bodeson, CPOT, Joe Certified Paraoptometric Technician
>
> Brown, OD, FAAO(D), Clifford D (355-2212 or 2390) Clinic and Service
> Unit Chief of Optometry

[Rosebud Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Hospital, PO Box 400, **Rosebud** SD 57570

> 605-747-2231 xt 274 fax 605-747-5200
>
> Masalmeh, OD, Jamal Chief of Optometry
>
> White, Charles F Technician

[Sisseton-Wahpeton Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Hospital, PO Box 189, **Sisseton** SD 57570

> 605-698-7606 or 4112 fax 605-698-4270
>
> Cloud-Anderson, Lucy Contract Health Specialist
>
> Grimsrud, OD, Royce L Contract Optometrist

[Spirit Lake Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Health Center, PO Box 309, **Fort Totten** ND 58335

> 701-766-1600 fax 701-766-1620 kfrohlich@abr.ihs.gov
>
> Fields, OD, Audry E Contract Optometrist
>
> Frohlich, LPD, Karen L (766-1623) Diabetes Coordinator
>
> Harris, FNP, Susan (766-1625) Diabetes Program
>
> Whitmer, RN, Sharon (766-1624) Diabetes Program

[Standing Rock Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Hospital, PO Box J, **Fort Yates** ND 58538

> 701-854-8249 fax 701-854-3845 mcandreva@abr.ihs.gov
>
> Candreva, OD, Michael A (854-8272) Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Grey Bear, Darlene (854-8248) Assistant

[Trenton Indian Service Area]{.smallcaps}

Trenton Health Center, PO Box 210, **Trenton** ND 58853

> 701-774-0461 fax 701-572-0124 cmccowan@abrtw.Trenton.Aberdeen.ihs.gov
>
> Sime, OD, Laurali M Contract Optometrist (tribal)
>
> Williams, OD, John R Contract Optometrist (tribal)
>
> Wright, Rose Assistant

[Turtle Mountain Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Hospital, PO Box 160, **Belcourt** ND 58316

> 701-477-8413 fax 701-477-9006 terry.schleisman@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Chase, Marjorie Technician
>
> LaFountain, Shauna Technician
>
> Decoteau, Lucy Clerk
>
> Marcellais, Sherry Technician
>
> Preiss, OD, Chad Optometrist
>
> Schleisman, OD, FAAO, Terry J Clinic and Service Unit Chief of
> Optometry
>
> Stienbarger, OD, Sarah Optometrist

[Yankton Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Santee Sioux Health Center, Rt 2 **Niobrara** NE 68760

> 402-857-2300 fax 402-857-2315 mstrickl@abrmail.ihs.gov
>
> Filips, OD, Roger Contract Optometrist (tribal)
>
> Strickland, Mary CHR Coordinator
>
> Tuttle, Michelle Medical Records-Appointments

PHS Indian Health Center, PO Box 490, **Wagner** SD 57380

> 605-384-3621 fax 605-384-5975
>
> Gullikson, Kenny Technician

**[Alaska Area]{.smallcaps}**

[Area Office]{.smallcaps}

Southcentral Foundation Optometry, 4501 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 200,
**Anchorage** AK 99508

> 907-729-8500 907-729-1433 cpalma@southcentralfoundation.com
>
> Palma, OD, FAAO, Carmen Area Optometry Consultant

[Anchorage Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Alaska Native Medial Center, 4315 Diplomacy Dr, **Anchorage** AK 99508

> 907-729-1466 or 1457 fax 907-729-1433 or 1464
>
> Chamberlain, MD, David Ophthalmologist
>
> Mader, MD, Tom Ophthalmologist
>
> Werner, MD, Robert Ophthalmologist

Southcentral Foundation Optometry, 4501 Diplomacy Drive, Ste 200,
**Anchorage** AK 99508

> 907-729-8500 fax 907-729-1433 cpalma@southcentralfoundation.com
>
> Flaitz, OD, Greg J Optometrist
>
> Flaitz, OD, Loretta Optometrist
>
> Hobbs, OD, Steven E Optometrist
>
> Hoss, OD, Mark S Optometrist
>
> McIntyre, OD, Don Optometrist
>
> Palma, OD, FAAO, Carmen Optometrist

[Barrow Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Samuel Simmonds Memorial Eye Clinic, PO Box 69, **Barrow** AK 99723

> 907-852-0270 fax 907-852-0397

[Bristol Bay Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Bristol Bay Area Hospital, PO Box 130, **Dillingham** AK 99576

> 907-842-9362 fax 907-842-9329 dld9fd@cox.net
>
> Humphries, OD, Grant Clinic Chief

[Interior Alaska Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Tanana Chiefs Conference, 122 First Avenue Suite 600, **Fairbanks** AK
99701

> 907-452-8251 xt 3220 fax 907-459-3853 jtaylor@tananachiefs.org
>
> Jaworski, OD, Charles Clinic Chief
>
> Taylor, OD, James R Optometrist

[Kotzebue Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Maniilaq Health Center Eye Clinic, PO Box 43, **Kotzebue** AK 99752

> 907-442-7277 fax 907-442-7130 hmacpherson@maniilaq.org
>
> MacPherson, OD, W. Henry Clinic Chief

[Mount Edgecumbe Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Mount Edgecumbe Hospital, 222 Tongass Drive, **Sitka** AK 99835

> 907-966-8415 fax 907-966-8665 steffes@gci.net
>
> Holder, Sandra Assistant
>
> Phippen, Valerie Assitant
>
> Poindexter, CPOT, Susie Dispensing Optician - Technician
>
> Steffes, OD, Pamela Clinic and Service Unit Chief

Eye Clinic, SEARHC, 3245 Hospital Drive, **Juneau** AK 99801

> 907-463-6686 fax 907-463-6618 tstrand@searhc.org
>
> Moy, CPO, Tonya Assistant
>
> Strand, OD, FAAO, Timothy Clinic Chief

[Norton Sound Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Norton Sound Regional Hospital Eye Clinic, PO Box 966, **Nome** AK 99762

> 907-443-3235 fax 907-443-2326 sfarr@nshcorp.org
>
> Brown, Caroline Assistant
>
> Farr, OD, FAAO, Shannon Clinic Chief
>
> Kingeekuk, Marisa Technician
>
> Knodel, Diane Technician
>
> Tasso, Christine Optometrist

[Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Delta Regional Hospital, Pouch 3000, PO Box 287, **Bethel** AK 99559

> 907-543-6410 or 6336 fax 907-543-6414 pambert@hotmail.com
>
> Charlton, OD, Wes Optometrist
>
> Conrad, OD, Pamela G Clinic Chief
>
> Hochreiter, OD, Jason Optometrist
>
> Reichman, OD, William Optometrist
>
> Steuben, OD, FAAO, Jennifer S Optometrist

**[Albuquerque Area]{.smallcaps}**

[Area Office]{.smallcaps}

Albuquerque Area IHS Office, 5300 Homestead Road NE, Albuquerque NM
87102

> 505-248-4532 fax 505-248-4733 swong@abq.ihs.gov
>
> Wong, OD, MPH, FAAO, Siu G Optometry Consultant

[Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Community Health Representative Optometry Clinic, **Canoncito** NM 87026

> Platero, Kris Community Health Representative

Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna Indian Hospital, PO Box 130, **San Fidel** NM
87049

> 505-552-5379
>
> Cooper, OD, Morley Optometrist (contractor)
>
> Wanya, Howard Technician
>
> Whitemore, Annette Technician

[Albuquerque Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Indian Hospital, 801 Vassar Drive NE, **Albuquerque** NM 87106

> 505-248-4003 fax 505-248-7721 jmurray@abq.ihs.gov
>
> Morris, OD, MS, Latham R Optometrist
>
> Murray, OD, James D Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Padilla, Nora Technician
>
> Yazza, Dennis Y Technician

Five Sandoval Community Health Representative Program, PO Box 580,
**Bernalillo** NM 87004

> 505-867-3351 fax 505-867-3514
>
> Pino, Jean Assistant

Isleta Health Center, PO Box 580, **Isleta** NM 87022

> 505-869-3200
>
> Morris, OD, Lathum Optometrist

Jemez Health Center, PO Box 100, **Jemez** NM 87024

> 505-834-7521 fax 505-834-7019
>
> Gansel-Ang, OD, Karlyn Optometrist
>
> Shije, Claudine Assistant
>
> Walker, OD, Patria Dulce Optometrist

Alamo Health Center, PO Box 907, **Magdalena** NM 87825

> 505-854-2626
>
> Apachito, Elizabeth Assistant
>
> Woodard, OD, Steve Optometrist

[Jicarilla Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Jicarillo Community Health Center, PO Box 187, **Dulce** NM 87528

> 505-759-3291 xt 249 fax 505-749-3532 hwirth@hubwest.com
>
> Trujillo, Janelle Assistant
>
> Wirth, OD, Henry J Optometrist

[Mescalero Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Mescalero Indian Hospital, PO Box 210, **Mescalero** NM 88340

> 505-464-3835 fax 505-464-4512 traffaele@abq.ihs.gov
>
> Raffaele, OD, Thomas S Optometrist

[Santa Fe Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Santa Clara Health Center Office, PO Box 446, **Espanola** NM 87532

> 505-753-9421 fax 505-753-5039 jstadick@abq.ihs.gov
>
> Dennis, Jane Assistant
>
> Stadick, OD, John H Service Unit Chief

Community Health Representative Office, PO Drawer 490, **Penasco** NM
87553

> 505-587-2712 fax 505-587-1071
>
> Alkiinaba, Nancy Assistant

Santa Fe Indian Hospital, 1700 Cerrillos Road, **Santa Fe** NM 87501

> 505-988-9821 xt 219 fax 505-986-0751
>
> Aguilar, CPOT, Joe M Technician
>
> McClusky, OD, Yvonne Contract Optometrist
>
> Mineakis, OD, Michael Contract Optometrist
>
> Quam, CPOT, Robert Technician
>
> Rassmusson, OD, Mark Contract Optometrist
>
> Stadick, OD, John H Service Unit Chief

Taos-Picuris Health Center Office, PO Box 1956, **Taos** NM 87571

> 505-758-4224 fax 505-758-5211
>
> Stadick, OD, John H Service Unit Deputy Chief
>
> Trujillo, Theresa Assistant

[Southern Colorado Ute Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Indian Health Center, **Ignacio** CO 81137

> 970-563-4581 fax 970-563-9447
>
> Jackson, OD, Paul Optometrist
>
> Mac Manus, Cheryl Assistant

Ute Mountain Health Center, General Delivery, **Towaoc** CO 81137

> 970-565-4441 fax 970-565-4945
>
> Goldtooth-Semken, Carol Assistant
>
> Kirk, OD, Ron Optometrist

[Ysleta Del Sur Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Indian Health Center, PO Box 17579, 9314 Juanchido Lane, **El Paso** TX
79907

> 915-858-7913 fax 915-858-2367
>
> Hilliard, OD, John Optometrist
>
> Pedraza, Auror\\a Technician
>
> Soto, Patsy Technician

[Zuni-Ramah Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Pine Hill Health Center, PO Box 310, **Pine Hill** NM 87357

> 505-775-3271 fax 505-775-3633 gedison@abq.ihs.gov
>
> Sellers, OD, FAAO, Ronald E Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Edison, Geraldine Assistant

Indian Hospital, PO Box 467, **Zuni** NM 87327

> 505-782-7485 fax 505-782-7405 rsellers@abq.ihs.gov
>
> Amen, OD, Lloy Optometrist
>
> Bobelu, Presley Technician
>
> Quam, Rowena Technician
>
> Sellers, OD, FAAO, Ronald E Clinic and Service Unit Chief

Tribal Optical, PO Box 339, **Zuni** NM 87327

> 505-782-4481 xt 494 fax 505-782-2232
>
> Boone, Steve Optician
>
> Latone, Lanny Optician

# 

# [Bemidji Area]{.smallcaps}

[Area Office]{.smallcaps}

Indian Hospital, Red Lake MN 56671

> 218-679-3912 fax 218-679-0181 howard.heisler@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Heisler, OD, Howard Optometry Consultant

[Wisconsin Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Forest County Potawatomi Health Center, 549 Everybody's Road, PO Box 396
**Crandon** WI 54520-0396

> 715-478-4345 fax 715-478-4494 billpierre@charter.net
>
> Laskowshi, CPOT, Sue Technician
>
> Pierre, OD, William Clinic Chief

Ho-Chunk Health Center, Route 5 Box 384B, **Black River Falls** WI 54615

> 715-799-284-9581 fax 715-284-5150 lhaun@ho-chunk.com
>
> Haun, OD, Lori Optometrist

Menominee Health Center, Highway 47 and 45, 235 Circle Drive, PO Box 910
**Keshena** WI 54135-0970

> 715-799-5758 fax 715-799-5757 robertc@mtclinic.net
>
> Keszo, OD, Nick Optometrist
>
> Long, Kelly Assistant
>
> Maulson, Rennata Assistant

Oneida Community Health Center, PO Box 365, **Oneida** WI 54155

> 920-869-4921 fax 920-869-6327 jgospoda@oneidanation.org
>
> Gardner, Pam Technician
>
> Gospodarek, OD, Jason Staff Optometrist
>
> Haskell, Doreen Technician
>
> Laskowski, Sue Technician
>
> Sieloff, Sandy Technician
>
> Vine, Kim Technician
>
> Wilber, Dawn Assistant

[Eastern Michigan Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Sault Tribal Health Center, 2864 Ashmun Street, **Sault Ste Marie** MI
49783

> 906-632-5218 fax 906-632-5228
>
> Albert, Mary Assistant
>
> Tazlaar, Barbara Assistant
>
> Vizina, OD, Penny Clinic Chief

[Fond Du Lac Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Min-no-aya-win Clinic, 927 Trettel Lane, **Cloquet** MN 55720

> 218-879-1227 fax 218-879-8378
>
> Theobald, OD, Martin Clinic and Service Unit Chief

[Greater Leech Lake Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Chief Bug-O-Nay-Gee-Shig School, **Bena** MN 56626

> 218-665-2282
>
> Tesch, OD, Susan Optometrist

Cass Lake Hospital, 317 7^th^ St. NW, **Cass Lake** MN 56633

> 218-335-3340 fax 218-335-3325 Brian.Hudson@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Este, Pat Assistant
>
> Hudson, OD, MPH, FAAO, Brian T Clinic Chief
>
> Gladene, Leah Receptionist

[Red Lake Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Indian Hospital, **Red Lake** MN 56671

> 218-679-3912 fax 218-679-0185 howard.heisler@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Heisler, OD, Howard Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Mondragon, Cecelia Technician

[White Earth Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

White Earth Health Center, 25519 State Hwy 224, **Ogema**, MN 56569

> 218-983-6295 or 4300 fax 218-983-6396 or 6217
> david.bellware@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Bellware, OD, David J Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Foster, Deborah Assistant
>
> Swanson, Deborah Assistant

# 

# [Billings Area]{.smallcaps}

[Area Office]{.smallcaps}

Indian Health Center, PO Box 128, **Fort Washakie** WY 82514

> 307-332-3926 fax 307-332-3949 peggy.whiteplume@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Whiteplume, OD, Peggy J Service Unit and Clinic Chief

[Blackfeet Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Blackfeet Community Hospital, PO Box 760, **Browning** MT 59417

> 406-338-6140 or 6141 fax 406-338-6128 JSherer@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Heavy Runner, Freda Assistant
>
> Langford, OD, David J Optometrist
>
> NoRunner, Carol Assistant
>
> Sherer, OD, Jerry L Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> [Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Crow-Northern Cheyenne Indian Hospital, PO Box 9, **Crow Agency** MT
59022

> 406-638-3342 fax 406-638-3572 John.Katzer@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Dolan, OD, Thomas Optometrist
>
> Katzer, OD, John T Optometrist

[Flathead Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

> 406-676-3937
>
> Ofstad, OD, Jim Optometrist

[Fort Belnap Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Indian Hospital, **Harlem** MT 59526

> 406-353-3119 or 3116

[Fort Peck Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Indian Health Center, PO Box 67, **Poplar** MT 59255

> 406-768-3491 fax 406-768-3603 or 5109

Indian Health Center, **Wolf Point** MT 59201

> 406-653-1641

[Northern Cheyenne Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Indian Health Center, **Lame Deer** MT 59043

> 406-477-4469 or 4470 fax 406-477-4471
>
> Froelich, OD, Janelle Optometrist

[Rocky Boy Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Chippewa-Cree Health Center, **Box Elder** MT 59521

> 406-395-4486 fax 406-395-5374 rnewth@rockyboy.org
>
> Newth, OD, Richard Clinic and Service Unit Chief

[Wind River Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Arapahoe Health Clinic, PO Box 1310, **Riverton** WY 82501

> 307-856-9281 fax 307-856-1630 scadman@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Cadman, OD, Shelly Clinic Chief
>
> Chair, Vera Technician-Secretary

Indian Health Center, PO ox 128, **Fort Washakie** WY 82514

> 307-332-3926 fax 307-332-3949 peggy.whiteplume@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Amboh, Stacy Technician-Secretary
>
> Whiteplume, OD, Peggy J Service Unit and Clinic Chief

# [California Area]{.smallcaps}

[Central Valley Indian Health Program, Inc]{.smallcaps}

Central Valley Indian Health Center, 20 North Dewitt, **Clovis** CA
93612

> 559-299-2608 fax 559-299-0245
>
> Gong-Chun, OD, Anngelene Optometrist

[Chapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc]{.smallcaps}

Chapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc., 11670 Atwood Road, **Auburn** CA
95603

> 530-887-2837 fax 530-887-2849 dld9fd@cox.net
>
> Dillinger, OD, Daniel Optometrist
>
> Massari, ABOC, Laura Assistant

[Riverside-San Bernadino County Indian Health, Inc]{.smallcaps}

Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Center, 11555 1-2 Poterero
Road, **Banning** CA 92220

> 909-849-4761 fax 909-849-5612 dmatejka@rsbcihi.org
>
> Matejka, OD, Darlene Optometrist

San Manuel Indian Health, 2210 E Highland Suite 200, **San Bernardino**
CA 92404

> 909-864-1097 fax 909-864-2498 ahinh@rsbcihi.org
>
> Hinh, OD, Anh Optometrist

Soboba Indian Health Center, 607 Donna Way, **San Jacinto** CA 92583

> 909-654-0803 fax 909-487-9634 ato@rsbcihi.org
>
> To, OD, Anna Optometrist

[Table Mountain Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Table Mountain Rancheria, 23628 Sky Harbor Road, PO Box 410, **Friant**
CA 93626

> 559-822-3794 fax 559-822-2924
>
> Gong-Chun, OD, Anngelene Optometrist

[Toiyabe Indian Health Project, Inc]{.smallcaps}

Toiyabe Indian Health Center, PO Box 1296, **Bishop** CA 93515

> 619-873-8464 fax 619-873-3935
>
> Barlow, Jeannette Technician

[Tule River Indian Health, Inc]{.smallcaps}

Tule River Indian Health Center, PO Box 768, **Porterville** CA 93258

> 559-784-2316 fax 559-781-6541
>
> Suorsa, OD, Timothy Optometrist

[United Indian Health Services, Inc]{.smallcaps}

United Indian Health Services, PO Box 420, **Trinidad** CA 95570-0420

> Azevedo, OD, Loren Optometrist

# [Nashville Area]{.smallcaps}

[Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Health Center]{.smallcaps}

Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Health Center, 1510 Route 438, **Irving**
NY 14081

> 716-532-5582 xt 5280 fax 716-532-0110 drchenrawson@aol.com
>
> Chen-Rawson, OD, Ing-Chyong Optometrist
>
> Thompson, Scott Technician

**[Navajo Area]{.smallcaps}**

[Area Office]{.smallcaps}

Gallup Indian Medical Center, Department 18, PO Box 1337, Gallup NM
87305

> 505-722-1326 fax 505-726-8673 jcox@gimc.ihs.gov
>
> Cox, MD, James E Ophthalmology Consultant

Tuba City Indian Medical Center, PO Box 600, Tuba City AZ 86045-0600

> 928-283-2748 fax 928-283-2986 LarryR@tcimc.ihs.gov
>
> Richardson, OD, FAAO, Larry Optometry Consultant

[Chinle Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, PO Drawer PH, **Chinle** AZ
86503

> 928-674-7160 fax 928-674-7008 barabara.massey@chinle.ihs.gov
>
> Curley, Charlene Technician
>
> Daniel, OD, William R Optometrist
>
> Davis, CPO, Selena Technician
>
> Deneetchee, Charlotte Medical Clerk
>
> Kescoli, CPOA, Sharon Technician
>
> Massey, OD, Barbara A Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Sharpe, OD, Valerie Optometrist
>
> Thompson, OD, Christian Optometrist and CCHCF Chief of Staff

Tsaile Health Center, PO Box 467, **Tsaile** AZ 86556

> 928-724-3707 fax 928-724-3605 tracy.crane@tsaile.ihs.gov
>
> Begay, Alta Technician
>
> Crane, OD, Tracy Chief of Optometry
>
> Honyumptewa, Chris Technician

[Crownpoint Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, PO Box 358, **Crownpoint** NM 87313-0358

> 505-786-6249 fax 505-786-6440 sglover_od@hotmail.com
>
> Bonilla, OD, Maricela Optometrist
>
> Glover, OD, FAAO, Steven Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Lee, Rosita Technician
>
> Morris, OD, Cara Ann Resident
>
> Neswood, Ernest Technician

LaVida Mission Clinic, **LaVida**, NM

> 505-786-6249 fax 505-786-5840 sglover_od@hotmail.com
>
> Glover, OD, COVD, Steven Clinic Chief

Pueblo Pintado Health Clinic , **Pueblo Pintado**, NM

> 505-786-6249 fax 505-786-5840 sglover_od@hotmail.com
>
> Glover, OD, COVD, Steven Clinic Chief

[Fort Defiance Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Fort Defiance Hospital, PO Box 649, **Fort Defiance** AZ 86504

> 928-729-8925 fax 928-729-8930 Nima.Feldman@ihs.gov
>
> Belone, Weasie Assistant
>
> Bennett, OD, Ann Optometrist
>
> Deswood, Donna Technician
>
> Dziuk, OD, FAAO, Lynette Optometrist
>
> Feldman, OD, Nima Chief of Optometry
>
> Patterson, Betty Secretary
>
> Smith, Terry Technician
>
> Tradup, OD, Nicole Optometrist

Sanders Health Center, **Sanders** AZ

> 928-688-2819 fax 928-688-2550 Nima.Feldman@ihs.gov
>
> Feldman, OD, Nima Optometrist

[Gallup Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Fort Wingate Health Center, **Fort Wingate** NM

> 505-722-1769
>
> Hatch, OD, FAAO, Richard A Clinic Chief

Gallup Indian Medical Center, PO Box 1337, **Gallup** NM 87305

> 505-722-1326 fax 505-726-8673 michael.frederiksen@ihs.gov
>
> Begay, Tammie Appointment Clerk
>
> Cox, MD, James E Ophthalmology Chief
>
> Davis, OD, Michael Optometrist
>
> DeWitt, OD, Paul Optometrist
>
> Dillinger, OD, Daniel Resident
>
> Foster, RN, Annie R. Nurse
>
> Frederiksen, MD, Michael Eye Service Chief
>
> Hatch, OD, FAAO, Richard A Optometry Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Kinsel, Fannie Secretary
>
> Martin, Geraldine Technician
>
> Pinto, Cecilia (Cedar) Assistant
>
> Smith, Madeline Technician

Tohatchi Health Center, PO Box 142, **Tohatchi** NM 87325

> 505-733-8132 or 8133 fax 505-733-2239 bculligan@gimc.ihs.gov
>
> Culligan, OD, FAAO, Brian Clinic Chief
>
> DeWitt, OD, Paul Optometry
>
> Smiley, Lolita Clerk

[Kayenta Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Kayenta Health Center, PO Box 368, **Kayenta** AZ 86033

> 928-697-4156 fax 928-697-4168 melanie.tarutani@ihs.gov
>
> Madson, Margo Technician
>
> Olson, OD, Ronda Resident
>
> Sneddy, Locita Technician
>
> Tarutani, OD, Melanie Clinic and Service Unit Chief

Inscription House Health Center, PO Box 7397, **Shonto** AZ 86054

> 928-672-3026 fax 928-672-3005 or 3062
>
> Williams, Laura Technician

[Shiprock Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Northern Navajo Medical Center, PO Box 160, **Shiprock** NM 87420-0160

> 505-368-7115 or 7125 fax 505-368-6260 john.fugate@shiprock.ihs.gov
>
> Bitah, Sr, Ernest Technician
>
> Bucca, OD, Brian Optometrist
>
> Fugate, Jr, OD, FAAO, John D Chief of Optometry
>
> Horse, Anne Secretary
>
> Hughes, OD, James W Optometrist
>
> McLaughlin, OD, Dana, Resident
>
> Yazzie, Linda Technician

Dzilth-Na-O-Dilth-Hle Health Center, 6 Road 7586, Bloomfield, New Mexico
87413

> 505-632-1801 fax 505\--368-6738
>
> Harrison, Lenora Technician
>
> Hurst, OD, Thomas W Clinic Chief

[Tuba City Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, PO Box 600, **Tuba City** AZ
86045-0600

> 928-283-2748 fax 928-283-2986 gnord1@tcimc.ihs.gov
>
> Ashi King, Patricia Clerk
>
> Begody, Johanna Technician
>
> Cespon, OD, FAAO, Keith W Optometrist
>
> Esplain, Phyllis Technician
>
> Kee, Glennita Clerk
>
> Kiyaani, Angie Technician
>
> Mattern, MD, Ruth Chief of Ophthalmology
>
> Monroe, Helen Technician
>
> Nichols, OD, FAAO, Nancy A Optometrist
>
> Nord, OD, FAAO, Gay E Eye Care Services Director
>
> Peaches, Janie Technician
>
> Richardson, OD, FAAO, Larry E Optometrist, Navajo Area Chief Clinical
> Consultant for Optometry

[Winslow Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Winslow Indian Health Care Center, Inc., 500 North Indiana Avenue,
**Winslow** AZ 86047

> 928-289-6224 fax 928-289-6292. steve.zeldes@ihs.gov
>
> Charley, Phoebe Medical Automation Clerk for PPC+
>
> Fuson, Evelina Technician
>
> Riley, OD, James Optometrist
>
> Riley, OD, Matt Optometrist
>
> Yazzie, Frieda Technician
>
> Zeldes, OD, Steve Clinic and Service Unit Chief

# [Oklahoma Area]{.smallcaps}

[Area Office]{.smallcaps}

Carl Albert Indian Health Facility, 1001 North Country Club Road, Ada OK
74820

> 800-851-9136 fax 580-421-4511 aliceg_2@excite.com
>
> 580-421-4508
>
> Garber, OD, FAAO, John M Optometry Consultant

[Ada Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Carl Albert Indian Health Facility, 1001 North Country Club Road,
**Ada** OK 74820

> 800-851-9136 fax 580-421-4511 aliceg_2@excite.com
>
> 580-421-4508
>
> Garber, OD, John M Clinic Chief
>
> Hill, OD, Steven Optometrist
>
> LaFlamme, Linda Technician

Chickasaw Health Clinic, 2510 Chickasaw Boulevard, **Ardmore** OK 73401

> 580-226-8181 fax 580-226-5471 daniel2hollye@yahoo.com
>
> Hodges, Angel Technician-Assistant
>
> Woods, OD, FAAO, Daniel Clinic Chief

Tishomingo Chickasaw Health Center, PO Box 430, **Tishomingo** OK 73460

> 405-371-2392 fax 405-371-9604
>
> Bighair, Cindy Technician
>
> Hill, Laura Clinic Chief

[Claremore Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Claremore Indian Hospital, 101 South Moore Avenue, **Claremore** OK
74017

> 918-342-6323 fax 918-342-6436 curtis.farrar@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Farrar, OD, MPH, FAAO, Curtis L Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Turner, Debra Technician

Sam Hider Clinic, PO Box 350, **Jay** OK 74346

> 918-253-4271 xt 267 fax 918-253-3287 bryan.young@mil.ihs.gov
>
> Young, OD, Bryan NSU Rural Eye Program Director

Northeastern Tribal Health Center, PO Box 1498, **Miami** OK 74354

> 918-542-1655 fax 918-540-1656 BRIAN.HOGAN@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Alleman, Heather Technician
>
> Hogan, OD, Brian K Clinic Chief

Indian Health Care Resource Center, 915 South Cincinnati, **Stillwell**
OK 74119

> 918-582-7225 xt 212 fax 918-582-6405 williamwitt@hotmail.com
>
> McLemore, Angie Technician
>
> Witt, OD, William Clinic Chief

Salina Clinic, PO Box 936, **Salina** OK 74365

> 918-434-8516 fax 918-434-8516 thoden@nsuok.edu
>
> Thoden, OD, Heidi NSU Rural Eye Program Director

Redbird Smith Health Center, PO Box 489, **Salisaw** OK 74955

> 918-775-9159 xt 380 fax 918-775-4778 david.jones@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Jones, OD, David NSU Rural Eye Program Assistant Director

[Clinton Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

El Reno Indian Health Service Clinic, 1631-A East Highway 66, **El
Reno** OK 73036

> 405-262-7631 xt 207 fax 405-262-8099
>
> Tallbird, Ida Technician

[Lawton Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Anadarko Indian Health Center, PO Box 828, **Anadarko** OK 73005

> 405-247-2458 xt 288 fax 405-247-6653 GregoryClift@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Ahhaitty, Carol Technician
>
> Clift, OD, FAAO, Gregory D Clinic Chief

Lawton Indian Hospital, 1515 N Lawrie Tatam Road, **Lawton** OK 73507

> 580-353-0350 xt 445 fax 580-355-6234 greg.ketcher@mail.ihs.gov
>
> 888-275-4886 xt 445
>
> Ketcher, OD, FAAO, Greg A Clinic Chief
>
> Starr, Ellen Technician

[Pawnee Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Pawhuska Indian Health Center, 715 Grandview, **Pawhuska** OK 74056

> 918-287-4491 xt 700 fax 918-287-2347 david.dos@ihs.gov
>
> Doss, OD, David Chief of Optometry
>
> Johnson, Barbara Technician

Pawnee Indian Health Center, Rt 2 Box 1, **Pawnee** OK 74058

> 918-762-6692 fax 918-762-6698. fax 405-762-2729
> robert.morgan3@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Morgan, OD, Robert L Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Warrior, Frances Technician

[Tahlequah Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Creek Nation Eye Clinic c-o Creek Nation Community Hospital, 304 N
14^th^ St, **Okemah** OK 74859

> 918-623-1688 fax 918-623-1697 tddavis2@yahoo.com
>
> 800-219-9458
>
> Davis, OD, FAAO, Trula Clinic Chief
>
> Humble, Ethel Technician
>
> Morgan, Janie Technician
>
> Tanner, OD, Kevin A Optometrist

Wilma Mankiller Health Center, PO Box 93, **Stillwell** OK 74960-9666

> 918-696-6911 fax 918-696-8820
>
> Fisher, OD, David NSU Rural Eye Program Optometrist

CCNHSA, One Choctaw Way, **Talihina** OK 74571

> 918-567-7000 xt 6701 fax 918-567-7045 dr_mayer@yahoo.com
>
> Dukes, Patsy Technician
>
> Mayer, OD, Tonya Clinic Chief
>
> Williams, OD, Michael Optometrist

WW Hastings IHS Hospital, 100 South Bliss, **Tahlequah** OK 74464

> 918-458-3536 fax 918-459-9608m
>
> Gonzales, MD, Alarzo Ophthalmologist

[Urban Programs]{.smallcaps}

Indian Health Care Resource Center, 550 S Peoria, **Tulsa** OK 74120

> 918-382-1263 fax 912-582-6405 jjones@ihcrc.org
>
> Biexenfeld, Donna Technician
>
> Jones, OD, Jennifer Optometrist

[Wewoka Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Wewoka Indian Health Center, PO Box 1475, **Wewoka** OK 74884

> 405-257-7303 xt 349 fax 405-257-3344 Greg.McLain@mail.ihs.gov
>
> 800-390-5181 xt 349
>
> Herndon, Samarian Technician
>
> McLain, OD, Gregory D Clinic and Service Unit Chief

**[Phoenix Area]{.smallcaps}**

[Area Office]{.smallcaps}

Phoenix Indian Medical Center, 4212 North 16 Street, Phoenix AZ 85016

> 602-263-1504 fax 602-263-1635 dawn.clary@pimc.ihs.gov
>
> Clary, OD, Dawn Optometry Consultant
>
> Horton, OD, MD, Mark Ophthalmology Consultant

[Colorado River Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Indian Hospital, Route 1 Box 12, **Parker** AZ 85344

> 928-669-2137 fax 928-669-2571 Dawn.Kelly@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Golde, OD, Elena C Optometrist
>
> Kelly, OD, Dawn A Clinic and Service Unit Chief

[Fort Yuma Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Fort Yuma Indian Hospital, **Fort Yuma** AZ

> 760-572-0217

[Keams Canyon Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Hopi Health Care Center, P.O. Box 4000, **Polacca** AZ 86042

> 928-737-6181 fax 928-737-6001
>
> Edwards, OD, Pierre Optometrist
>
> Kooyaquaptewa, Sherry Technician

[Phoenix Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Fort McDowell Indian Health Center

> Palm, OD, Toby Optometrist

Middle Verde Health Center

> 928-567-6180
>
> Corbett, OD, FAAO, Crista Optometrist

Phoenix Indian Medical Center, 4212 North 16 Street, **Phoenix** AZ
85016

> 602-263-1504 fax 602-263-1635 dawn.clary@pimc.ihs.go
>
> Bradley, MD, William Ophthalmologist
>
> Clary, OD, Dawn M Chief of Optometry
>
> Corbett, OD, FAAO, Crista Optometrist
>
> Horton, OD, MD, Mark Department Chief
>
> Johnson, MD, Ron Ophthalmologist
>
> Lew, OD, Ruby Optometrist
>
> Madara, OD, Elizabeth Optometrist
>
> Palm, Toby Optometrist
>
> Rudd, DO, Pat Ophthalmologist
>
> Shen, MD, Joanne Ophthalmologist
>
> Wolfe, MD, John
> A\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Ophthalmologist
>
> Wooten, OD, Kathleen Optometrist

Salt River Health Center

> 480-946-9066
>
> Palm, OD, Toby Optometrist

[Sacaton Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Gila Crossing Clinic, PO Box 380, **Laveen** AZ 85339

> 602-528-1408 fax 520-550-2048 rrmaeda@GRHC.ORG
>
> Kedia, CPOA, Radha Secretary-Technician
>
> Maeda, OD, Raymond Optometrist

Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, PO Box 38, **Sacaton** AZ 85247

> 602-528-1200 xt 1544 fax 602-528-1389 Stevem@grhc.org
>
> Betsko, OD, Heather Resident
>
> Justin, Emily Secretary-Technician
>
> Hassenpflug, OD, FAAO, Doug Residency and Student Internship Director
>
> MacDonald, OD, Steve Clinic Chief
>
> Pharis, Stacy Office Manager and Technician
>
> Porter, Talia Secretary and Technician

[San Carlos Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Indian Hospital, PO Box 208, **San Carlos** AZ 85941

> 928-475-2371 or 7246 fax 928-475-7270
>
> Do, OD, Chau Chief

[Schurz Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Indian Health Center, **Fallon** NV

> 775-423-3634 fax 775-423-1453 tbolen2000@yahoo.com
>
> Bolen, OD, Terry L Clinic Chief

Indian Health Center, **Las Vegas** NV

> tbolen2000@yahoo.com
>
> Bolen, OD, Terry L Clinic Chief

Indian Health Center, **McDermitt** NV

> 775-532-8522 tbolen2000@yahoo.com
>
> Bolen, OD, Terry L Clinic Chief

Indian Health Center, **Moapa** NV

> 775-865-2700
>
> Bolen, OD, Terry L Clinic Chief

Indian Health Center, **Pyramid Lake** NV

> 775-574-1018 fax 775-574-1028
>
> Humphreys, OD, Troy Optometrist (part-time)
>
> Humphreys, OD, Rebecca Optometrist (part-time)

Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Clinic, 34 Reservation Road, **Reno** NV 89502

> 775-329-5162 fax 775-329-4129
>
> Carolyn Assistant

Indian Health Center, PO Drawer A, **Schurz** NV 89427

> 775-773-2005 xt 2225 fax 775-773- 2395 tbolen2000@yahoo.com
>
> Bolen, OD, Terry L Clinic and Service Unit Chief

Washoe Indian Health Clinic, **Gardnerville** NV

> 775-883-4137 fax 775-265-3429
>
> Lundin, OD, Bruce Clinic Chief

Yerington Indian Health Center, **Yerington** NV

> 775-463-3335 fax 775-463-3390 tbolen2000@yahoo.com
>
> Bolen, OD, Terry L Clinic Chief

[Uintah and Ouray Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Fort Duchesne Indian Health Center, PO Box 160, **Fort Duchesne** UT
84026

> 435-722-5122 fax 435-722-9137 Lawrence.Zubel@MAIL.IHS.GOV
>
> Curry, Yvonne Technician
>
> Zubel, OD, Larry M Chief of Optometry

[White River Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

PHS Indian Hospital, PO Box 860, **White River** AZ 85941-0860

> 928-338-3621 fax 928-338-36219 thomas.stander@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Baha, Laura Technician
>
> Kessay, Theodora Assistant
>
> Koshuta,, OD, Nick Optometrist
>
> Stander, OD, Thomas Clinic and Service Unit Chief

# 

# [Portland Area]{.smallcaps}

[Area Office]{.smallcaps}

Chemawa Indian Health Center, 3750 Chemawa Road, NE **Salem** OR 97305
1111

> 503-304-7659 fax 503-399-5974 rweekly@wor.portland.ihs.gov
>
> Weekly, OD, Ray Clinic and Service Unit Chief

[Independent Tribal Programs]{.smallcaps}

Grand Ronde Indian Health Cllinic, PO Box 38, 9615 Grand Ronde Road,
**Grand Ronde** OR97347

> 503-879-5211 fax 503-879-5964
>
> Hermann, Tamara Technician
>
> White, OD, Charlene Clinic Chief

Siletz Community Health Center, **Siletz** OR

> 503-879-5211
>
> Letherer, OD, Rick Clinic Chief
>
> Robertson, Brenda Technician

[Coquille Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Coquille Indian Tribal Health Center, PO Box 3190, 180 South Empire
Boulevard, **Coos Bay** OR 97420-0407

> 541-888-9494 fax 541-888-3431

[Fort Hall Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Fort Hall Indian Health Center, PO Box 717, 717 Mission Road, **Fort
Hall** ID 83203

> 208-238-5455 fax 208-238-5461 cnield@fth.portland.ihs.gov
>
> Decker, Lanae Technician
>
> Nield, OD, Christopher Optometrist

[Lapwai Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Nimmiipuu Health Center, PO Box 367, **Lapwai** ID 83540

> 208-843-2271 xt 2511 fax 208-843-7224 dsanford@col.portland.ihs.gov
>
> Cowan, OD, Gerald, Lanae Clinic Chief

[Nespelem Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Nespelem Indian Health Center, PO Box 71, **Nespelem** WA 99155

> 800-416-7459 509-634-2955 dsanford@col.portland.ihs.gov
>
> Dick, LaRee Technician
>
> Sanford, OD, Don Clinic Chief

[Puyallup Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Takoppid Health Center, 2209 East 32nd, **Tacoma** WA 98404

> 253-593-0232 fax 253-272-6138
>
> Arteman, OD, Dennis Optometrist

[Warm Springs Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Warm Springs Indian Health Center, PO Box 1209, **Warm Springs** OR
97761

> 541-553-2474 fax 541-553-1347 rcorey@wsp.portland.ihs.gov
>
> Corey, OD, Rust D Clinic and Service Unit Chief
>
> Nez, Darlene Technician

[Wellpinit Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Wellpinit Indian Health Center, PO Box 357, **Wellpinit** WA 99040

> 509-258-4517 ext 131 fax 509-258-4456 dsanford@col.portland.ihs.gov
>
> Abrahamson, Lorena technician
>
> Sanford, OD, Donald Clinic Chief

[Western Oregon Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Chemawa Health Center, 3750 Chemawa Road, NE **Salem** OR 97305 1111

> 503-399-5975 fax 503-399-5974 rweekly@wor.portland.ihs.gov
>
> Weekly, OD, Ray Clinic Chief

[Yakima Service Unit]{.smallcaps}

Yakima Indian Health Center, 401 Buster Road, Toppenish WA 9894897305
1111

> 509-865-1788 fax 509-865-5375 claudiamorgan@hotmail.com
>
> Morgan, OD, Claudia Chief of Optometry
>
> Whitekiller, Larry Assistant

# 

# [Tucson Area]{.smallcaps}

[Area Office]{.smallcaps}

Sells Indian Hospital, PO Box 548, Sells AZ 85634

> 520-383-7237 or 7236 fax 520-383-7216 steven.goldwasser@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Goldwasser, OD, Steven Optometry Consultant

[Sells Unit]{.smallcaps}

Santa Rosa Clinic, HC 02 Box 700, **Sells** AZ 85634

> 520-383-5570 fax 520-741-6732 steven.goldwasser@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Goldwasser, OD, Steven Clinic and Service Unit Chief of Optometry

San Xavier Clinic, 7900 South J Stock Road, **Tucson** AZ 85746-9352

> 520-295-2550 fax 520-383-7216 steven.goldwasser@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Goldwasser, OD, Steven Clinic and Service Unit Chief of Optometry

Sells Indian Hospital, PO Box 548, **Sells** AZ 85634

> 520-383-7237 or 7236 fax 520-383-7216 steven.goldwasser@mail.ihs.gov
>
> Goldwasser, OD, Steven Clinic and Service Unit Chief of Optometry
>
> O'Brien, OD, Kerry Optometrist
>
> Thomas, Sharon Secretary