Our experienced doctors, board-certified licensed opticians and professional office staff are committed to assuring that your experience at Primary Eyecare is the very best. From scheduling an appointment, to your vision and ocular health examination, to selecting and dispensing your eyeglasses or contact lenses, we want you to be completely satisfied. That’s our mission.
Dr. Carlene Rosado-Martin, Optometrist
Dr. Carlene received her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University, and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Before joining the staff of Primary Eyecare in 2006, Dr. Carlene worked as an optometrist in the U.S. Air Force, where she received a Meritorious Service Medal as well as awards for Medical Group Officer of the Year and Medical Group Optometrist of the Year. In addition, Dr. Carlene received another award for a humanitarian mission to El Salvador to examine patients for eye disease and eyeglasses. Dr. Carlene is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, and a member the American Optometric Association and the Virginia Optometric Association.
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Dr. Adrianna Hempelmann, Optometrist
Dr. Adrianna attended West Virginia University, achieving her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology. She went on to obtain her Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Adrianna joined the Primary Eyecare staff in 2009. Dr. Adrianna joined the Primary Eyecare staff in 2009. She has enjoyed becoming part of the Charlottesville community and feels at home here after relocating from Wheeling, WV. In her spare time, Dr. Adrianna enjoys staying active by running, hiking, and working out. She also enjoys reading, listening to music,
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Dr. Jason Piant, Optometrist
Dr. Jason Piant attended Vanderbuilt University in Nashville, Tennessee where he earned a Bachelor's of Engineering degree in chemical engineering. He earned his doctorate in optometry from Ohio State University College of Optometry, while also being a four year member of Beta Sigma Kappa, an optometric honor society. Dr. Piant is a member of both the American Optometric Association and the Virginia Optometric Association. His professional interests include comprehensive family eye care, diabetic eyecare, and glaucoma management. In his free time, Dr. Piant enjoys
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Dr. Joe DiGirolamo, Optometrist
Dr. Joe received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Villanova University in 1993, and graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1996. He joined the staff of Primary Eyecare in 1996, working along side his father, Dr. Michael DiGirolamo, “Dr. D.”. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, exercising and GT auto racing. Dr. Joe also is a Remote Area Medical (RAM) volunteer optometrist.
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Dr. Janice DiGirolamo, Optometrist
Dr. Janice attended the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, graduating magna cum laude with a BS in science in 1992. She went on to receive a doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1996, graduating in the top 5% of her class. Dr. Janice joined Dr. Joe at Primary Eyecare in 2000. In her free time, Dr. Janice enjoys singing as a soprano in her church choir, making jewelry, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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