Walter Whitley, O.D., MBA, F.A.A.O.
Walter Whitley, O.D., MBA, F.A.A.O.
Norfolk
241 Corporate Boulevard
Norfolk VA, 23502
Phone: (757) 622-2200
Virginia Beach – General Booth
2020 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA, 23454
Phone: (757) 622-2200
Accepting new patients
Specialties
Consultative Eye Care
Dry Eye
Glaucoma
Getting to Know Dr. Whitley
Director, Professional Relations – Mid-Atlantic
Residency Program Supervisor – PCO at Salus University
Dr. Whitley is a nationally recognized lecturer and has given over 750 lectures and presentations on topics ranging from ocular disease, surgical co-management, pharmaceuticals and practice management topics. As an author, he has written dozens of articles for all of the major optometric publications. Currently, he serves as co-chief medical editor of Collaborative Eye and Contributing Editor for the Review of Optometry.
Dr. Whitley chose to join VEC due to their reputation and involvement in clinical research. Over the past decade, Dr. Whitley has been involved in over two dozen clinical trials in pharmaceutical development and ophthalmic devices.
Originally from Nevada, Dr. Whitley and his wife Lindsay are proud to call Virginia Beach their home for more than a decade. They have three boys, Beckam, Brock and Brady. In their free time, they enjoy going to the gym, going to Busch Gardens and Dave and Busters and spending time with their friends.
Education & Training
- Doctor of Optometry: Pacific University College of Optometry
- Optometric Residency: Specializing in Ocular Disease and Ocular Surgery at Eye Care Associates of Nevada
- Master’s Degree: Business Administration at University of Nevada, Reno
Honors & Awards
- Young OD of the Year, Virginia Optometric Association, 2012
- Legislative Keyperson of the Year, Virginia Optometric Association, 2015
- America’s Best Eye Doctors, Newsweek, 2022
- Optometrist of the Year, Virginia Optometric Association, 2020
- Newsweek Top Optometrist, 2023
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Academy of Optometry: Chair, Anterior Segment Section
- American Optometric Association: Member
- Collaborative Eye: Co-Chief Medical Editor
- Optometric Corneal, Cataract and Refractive Society: Member
- Review of Optometry: Contributing Editor
- Tidewater Optometric Society: Member
- Virginia Optometric Association: President, Board of Trustees
Insurance Accepted
We accept most major insurance including:
Aetna
Aetna Better Health
Anthem
Buckeye
Caresource OH
Cigna
Humana
IN Medicaid
KY Medicaid
Medical Mutual of OH
Medicare
Molina
OH Medicaid
Tricare
United Healthcare
Please Note:
This list is not all-inclusive. Please verify your coverage prior to your visit by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
Location
Norfolk
241 Corporate Boulevard
Norfolk VA, 23502
Hours of Operation:
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Closed
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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