Dr. Don Gold

Dr. Donald L. Gold, O.D. has been in private practice in Columbus, GA since 1965. His speciality has been in satisfying the visual & optical needs of tens of thousands of patients.

Dr. Gold’s undergraduate work was completed at Union College in Crandon, N.J., then his graduate work was completed in 1955 at Pennsylvania State College of Optometry in Philadelphia, P.A. with a degree in optometry.

In December 1955, Dr. Gold joined the U.S. Army, and was in active duty until December 1957. In January 1958 until December 1964 he was on active duty reserves.

Dr. William White

William J. White, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist with extensive experience in no-stitch, no-needle, cataract surgery, as well as corneal transplants, glaucoma surgery, plastic and reconstructive eye lid surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK). and crossed eyes. He is also experienced in using lasers to treat glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and retinal strokes.

Dr. White received a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Michigan State University before graduating from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NYC with his MD degree. He then completed his surgical internship at the University of Miami and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.  He completed his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.

Dr. White is a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and the National Board of Medical Examiners, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Christian Ophthalmology Society. Dr. White and his wife Lynn are parents to four sons and are active with their church activities. Dr. White has gone on several medical mission trips. He enjoys playing the trumpet and stretching. The Whites live in Columbus, Georgia.

Dr. Valerie Allen

Dr. Valerie Allen is a native of Vancouver, Washington. She has been practicing optometry since 2000. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1996 from the University of Notre Dame. She attended the Indiana University School of Optometry where she received her doctorate. After practicing for a year, she returned to Indiana University to complete a residency in Ocular Disease.

She has spent time both as a research optometrist, assisting in macular degeneration and ocular histoplasmosis treatment trials at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and as a primary care optometrist.

She enjoys exercising, playing the piano, spending time with her daughters Sydney and Hanna, and her husband, Antino, who is an officer in the U.S. Army.