Walter Whitley, O.D., MBA, F.A.A.O.

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

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Specialties

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:

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Closed
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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