Gary W. Fredericksen, OD

Optometry

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 681 ratings
Gary W. Fredericksen, OD

About Gary W. Fredericksen, OD

Dr. Gary W. Fredericksen comes from Boston, Massachusetts where he received his BS from Boston College, and his Doctorate in Optometry from the New England College of Optometry. Upon receiving his degree, he entered the United States Air Force as an Optometrist.

Dr. Fredericksen served in the Air Force for 25 years, just recently retiring in 2006 at the rank of Colonel. His distinguished Air Force career took him both to many stateside locations and overseas. After a stint at the Air Forces Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, Alabama, Colonel Fredericksen served as Chief of Optometry and consultant for Air Combat Command at nearby Langley Air Force Base Virginia.

He finished his career as Chief of Optometry at the Air Forces 2nd largest Medical Center, Keesler AFB, Mississippi. His military decorations include Meritorious Service Medals, Outstanding Unit Awards, and a Humanitarian medal for his role in the Katrina hurricane disaster that devastated his home base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Throughout his career he has repeatedly set up clinical rotations for Optometry students to train and has been named adjunct clinical faculty at Southern, Indiana, and Pennsylvania Colleges of Optometry. Additionally, Dr. Fredericksen earned his fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry and is a clinical examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.

Dr. Fredericksen is married to his wife Terri from St Louis, Missouri. They have two children who are college graduates, Holly and Abby.

Dr. Fredericksen 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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Hampton Roads Eye Associates Gloucester

7590 Hospital Drive, Building C, 204, Gloucester, VA 23061

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Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 681 ratings
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May 31, 2025
Dr. Fredericksen always gives clear, detailed information on all issues affecting my eyes. Hade mad a point of highlighting matters to remain attentive to.
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May 31, 2025
Dr. Fredericksen was thorough. He explained my options. I felt that he cared about me and not just another patient
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May 21, 2025
Except he is retiring! I plan to remain with the practice if a replacement is offered to me.
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May 17, 2025
Dr. Fredericksen has always been thorough, listened to questions and answered in a manner that I can understand.
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May 14, 2025
All good
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May 10, 2025
Good
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May 09, 2025
Dr. Fredericksen is very comforting and very thorough. I'm so grateful for his help and for him seeing me the same day.
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May 09, 2025
I was very pleased with my visit.
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May 08, 2025
Dr. Fredericksen has been my doctor for many years and has been on time, explained everything and very pleasant. He will be missed when he retires.
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May 07, 2025
Outstanding care.
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April 09, 2025
No problems, no concerns
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April 03, 2025
No bad experience at all. Gary Fredericksen and the staff are excellent.
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March 29, 2025
Good experience
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March 28, 2025
I will miss Dr. Frederiksen, as he is retiring this December. He has been an excellent eye health practitioner.
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March 28, 2025
Outstanding physician
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March 27, 2025
I will very much miss Dr. Fredericksen.
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March 25, 2025
Dr. Fredericksen is excellent and the main reason I go to this office
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March 25, 2025
Very positive experience
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March 22, 2025
Heard he is returning. Appreciated care thru the yrs
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March 18, 2025
I think Dr. Fredericksen and the associates do a good job. It is why I return, despite the wait time.
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