Dr. Michael Gagnon, M.D.
After graduating from Saint Mary’s College of California, Dr. Gagnon received his Doctorate of Medicine from Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest University, and spent an additional year for sub-specialty training in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the University of Utah, Moran Eye Center. A board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Gagnon is on the clinical teaching staff of the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the California Association of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the California Medical Association, and the Alameda Contra Costa Medical Association.
Specializing in cornea and refractive surgery, Dr. Gagnon has performed a wide variety of refractive procedures, including LASIK and Advanced Surface Ablation, and no injection sutureless cataract surgery. He has published many papers and has given lectures at national meetings on topics in refractive surgery as well as ocular surface reconstruction. Dr. Gagnon received the Best Paper of Session Award at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting for his investigation of intraocular lens calculations after LASIK. His areas of interest also include LASIK, corneal transplants, sutureless corneal transplants (DSEK), pterygium surgery, artificial corneas, and dry eyes.
Dr. Kala Swamynathan, M.D
After successful completion of Transitional Year internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, she worked as a research coordinator at Stanford University department of ophthalmology. Her residency training in ophthalmology was obtained at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, where she was awarded the prestigious Merrill Grayson Leadership Award for the best outgoing resident. She has authored and co-authored papers in corneal diseases and glaucoma and has been performing functional upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery since 2008. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Alameda Contra Costa Medical Association.
Prior to joining the staff at Valley EyeCare Center Dr. Swamynathan worked several years in San Joaquin County. A comprehensive ophthalmologist, she brings with her valuable experience in treating a wide variety of eye disease.
Dr. Gina Trentacosti, O.D.
Dr. Trentacosti received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis, in biological sciences. She graduated from the Univeristy of California Berkeley School of Optometry. She completed her clinical rotations at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC, Vision American in St. Louis, MO, and Heritage Park Vision Source in Midwest City, OK.
Upon completing her doctorate in 2000, Dr. Trentacosti became an associate at Valley EyeCare Center.
Dr. Anh Le, O.D.
Dr. Le graduated from the University of California Berkeley, School of Optometry in 2003. She has worked in several private practices before coming to Valley Eye Care. This experience has given her a wealth of knowledge in the areas of contact lens fitting, orthokeratology, pediatrics, and the treatment of ocular diseases. She especially loves to work with children and strongly feels that having good vision in childhood can impact all aspects of their lives and can give them the potential for a great future. She is a proud mother of two lovely children and is adept at helping children feel comfortable during an exam, some of them may even find themselves having fun by the time she’s done.
Dr. Le also has great insight into current research trends due to her 4 years of experience working in science and research prior to becoming an optometrist. She received a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, San Diego in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a minor in Psychology in 1995. She is fluent in Vietnamese and can perform an exam in Spanish with ease.
Dr. Nicole Lee O.D.
Dr. Lee obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University in Florida where she received the Marco Clinical Excellence in Primary Care Award. In addition, she completed a one-year postgraduate clinical residency program at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where she honed her skills in the treatment and management of ocular diseases and ocular manifestations of systemic diseases. Dr. Lee is a certified therapeutic pharmaceutical agent and a certified licensed optometrist in the State of California. Dr Lee’s clinical experience also includes recent participation in an FDA phase 3 clinical trial for the study and treatment of dry eye.
Dr. Lorraine Yeung O.D.
Dr. Yeung obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California at San Diego. She then received her Doctor of Optometry degree and graduated with honors at Western University of Health Sciences. After receiving her doctorate, she continued on to complete a one-year residency program at Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates in Maryland where she received extensive training in the treatment and management of ocular disease and preoperative/postoperative care. Dr. Yeung is certified in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Her variety of clinical experiences has provided her with a diverse knowledge and she is excited to be providing eye care at VEC.
Dr. Cynthia Huang O.D., FAAO
Dr. Huang received her Bachelors of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles in Microbiology with a minor in French. She went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry from University of California Berkeley, School of Optometry. She then completed a one-year postgraduate clinical residency program at VA Long Beach in Primary Eye Care and Low Vision Rehabilitation. She is TLG certified, allowing her to practice to the fullest scope of optometry. She is passionate about helping patients understand and manage their ocular diseases. She speaks Mandarin fluently and is a member of the American Academy of Optometry. In her free time, she loves to try new restaurants and hike.
Dr. Coni Bloomingcamp O.D.
Dr. Coni Bloomingcamp has practiced optometry for more than 20 years. She has been active on the local and state levels of the California Optometric Association serving in many different offices and capacities. Dr. Bloomingcamp served as the optometric coordinator for the Flying Samaritans – donating many hours and glasses to the less fortunate in Mexico. Dr. Bloomingcamp grew up in Oakdale, California. She received her degree from Southern California College of Optometry in 1986 and began practicing optometry that same year. Dr. Bloomingcamp now lives in Livermore with her husband and two children. She actively volunteers in school activities and enjoys scrapbooking
Dr. JenniferZhao, O.D.
Dr. Zhao completed her undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley, where she earned her B.S. in Molecular Toxicology. She then became a double bear when she received her Doctor of Optometry from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. Dr. Zhao is passionate about providing comprehensive eye care, tailoring her treatment to the individual, and fostering an empathetic approach with all patients. During her clinical rotations, Dr. Zhao had the opportunity to work with and treat a diverse patient population at the Kaiser Permanente Daly City, San Jose Veterans Affairs Clinic, Southern Oregon Veterans Affairs Clinic, and the Meredith Morgan Eye Center. She is certified to treat and manage various ocular diseases such as glaucoma. Dr. Zhao has special interests in dry eye treatment and myopia control/orthokeratology, and she is also fluent in Mandarin. Outside of the office, Dr. Zhao enjoys spending quality time with her husband and family, exploring new places with friends, and trying new restaurants and foods from various cultures.