Derek Mark Evans, OD

Optometry

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.9
Based on 647 ratings
Derek Mark Evans, OD

About Derek Mark Evans, OD

Dr. Evans is an award-winning optometrist with a background in caring for patients before and after eye operations. After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology from Virginia Tech, he completed his Doctor of Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California; there, he was awarded the Dr. Joe W. Dobbs Scholarship for Excellence in Low Vision Clinic and Vistakon, Inc.’s Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care.

He joined Riverside with more than a decade of optometry experience and a strong track record. During externships in three different states, he cared for members of the U.S. military, veterans and the Native American community. He then returned to Virginia, where he spent the next eight years caring for patients with a wide range of ages and conditions.

Dr. Evans welcomes all patients and offers pre-and post-operative care along with specialty contact lens fitting for patients with post-surgical corneas and ocular surface disease. He also specializes in ocular disease diagnosis and helping patients manage anterior and posterior conditions.

Originally inspired to become an eye doctor by his uncle, an academic optometrist, Dr. Evans works to integrate ever-advancing technology with a superior level of patient care. Emphasizing the importance of listening to patients and tailoring treatment to their needs, he particularly appreciates the opportunity to provide “lifetime care.”

Dr. Evans strives to continue learning the latest procedures and techniques and aims to share his knowledge while advocating for community eye health. He has coordinated screenings and conducted educational presentations at local schools, and published articles in health journals and parenting magazines.

Married with two children and two rescue dogs, Dr. Evans enjoys family time, golf and traveling in his leisure.

Dr. Evans practices at Cullom & Farah Eye & Laser Center, Hampton Roads Eye Associates Williamsburg.

See also: www.cullomeyecenter.com

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Locations

Hampton Roads Eye Associates Williamsburg

120 Kings Way, 1300, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.9
Based on 647 ratings
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December 31, 2025
This was my first visit with Dr Evans. I was very impressed by his knowledge and the way he explained things.
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December 22, 2025
Consistently professional, caring and informative.
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December 20, 2025
Informative but not pushy. Trust his analysis and recommendations regarding my slow growing cataract and keeping the optic nerve on the radar.
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December 19, 2025
Dr. Evans is great!! He is thorough, efficient and always answers any questions I have.
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December 18, 2025
I bless DR DEREK EVANS. PROFESSIONAL, RESPECTFUL, ATTENTIVE ANSWERS QUESTIONS, KNOWS HOW TO LISTEN, KNOWS HIS WORK AND GIVES ME PEACE EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORM. 5 STARS
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December 18, 2025
I have already recommended Dr Evan's to several people. He is through and kind and he takes the time needed no matter how busy he Is.
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December 15, 2025
Good
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December 14, 2025
Dr. Evans is a good listener and has a caring personality.
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December 13, 2025
Dr. Evans is everything you could want in a Dr. He's very empathetic, VERY knowledgeable and seems to love helping patients and also spends a good amount of time discussing eye health and what to look out for with aging people. Couldn't be more satisfied
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December 11, 2025
Doctor and assistants all wonderful.
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December 10, 2025
Dr Evans coordinated my eye health with my overall health. Very helpful experience
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December 06, 2025
I was very impressed with the way that Dr Evans interacted with elderly patients before me. He is terrific with his patients and it's so rare that you get both a greatPhysician and someone with a personality these days.
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December 05, 2025
I have already recommended him to a friend.
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December 04, 2025
Dr. Evans is great. I'm hoping my husband can use him
December 04, 2025
I love Dr. Evans. [...]
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December 03, 2025
Very comfortable with this visit
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December 02, 2025
Dr. Evans was wonderful! He listened to me and answered all my questions! He was very professional and made me feel comfortable with my procedure!
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December 02, 2025
He is excellent.
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November 28, 2025
Dr. Evans was very good about explaining what the problem was and had a solution to fix it.
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November 20, 2025
Dr Evans is thorough, credible, and personable.He's a Dr I enjoy seeing.
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