Uptown Optometry

Uptown Optometry is a full-service optometrist in Santa Rosa, CA, serving patients of all ages with comprehensive eye care. The practice offers eye exams, eyeglasses, contact lens evaluations, and specialized services including gas permeable and scleral lenses, keratoconus and marginal degeneration contact lens fittings, dry eye counseling, and emergency eye care. They also provide eyeglass repairs, including soldering and welding for titanium frames, and accept a wide range of insurance plans including VSP, EyeMed, and Blue Cross. With over 30 years of experience in the community, Uptown Optometry is known for its compassionate, thorough care and convenient location at 1140 Sonoma Avenue, Building 2. The practice maintains a 4.90 rating based on customer reviews, reflecting strong patient satisfaction.

The practice is led by Dr. Michele M. Hayes, O.D., a licensed optometrist with a degree from Southern California College of Optometry. She brings over three decades of experience, including service on the California Optometric Association’s Education and Meeting Committee and volunteer work with the California State Board of Optometry. Her team includes Optical Manager Jess Buck-Kauffman, who supports patients with a friendly, knowledgeable approach. The office emphasizes personalized care, offering complimentary consultations and services tailored to individual needs, including senior discounts and language support in English and Spanish.

Located on Sonoma Avenue, Uptown Optometry sits approximately a quarter-mile from Montgomery Drive and within a short walk of Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Santa Rosa French-American Charter School, the Garden of Healing, Doyle Park, and Santa Rosa Creek. The building is situated in a quiet, accessible area with free parking, making it convenient for patients from across the city.

Known for its long-standing presence and high patient satisfaction, Uptown Optometry stands out in Santa Rosa as a trusted provider of reliable, patient-centered eye care. The combination of experienced professionals, comprehensive services, and a welcoming environment makes it a preferred choice for residents seeking dependable vision care.