About Our Team
Our team of eye care professionals is experienced and friendly. We’re here to help all patients understand their benefits, schedule appointments, and fulfill their eye doctor’s orders. Our opticians can give you guidance in picking out your perfect pair of eyewear, and our friendly office staff is knowledgeable about billing and benefits coverage.
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Joe Gonzalez – CPOA, Office Manager, Optician, Low Vision Technician
Joe successfully completed the course and passed the Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) and Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA) test given by the American Optometric Association.
Having over 20 years experience in optics (sixteen with me), Joe’s knowledge of lenses and optical devices is second to none. He is able to work with individuals with low vision to help them adapt to the new devices that Dr. Miller prescribes. You can also make an appointment for personal instruction on optical devices or low vision aids before you see the doctor. His knowledge of frames and lens materials helps patients in their selection of eyewear to best suit their needs.
Joe wears many hats and is Dr. Miller’s right hand man. If you have questions regarding our practice, glasses, or low vision he is the guy to speak with. His caring demeanor and fun loving personality make him irreplaceable.
When he is not working he enjoy spending time with friends and visiting family.
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Lesli Dove – Front Desk Coordinator & Insurance Specialist
Lesli has worked in the medical field as an Insurance Specialist and Receptionist for 9 years. She has a caring demeanor and is always willing to help.
If you have questions about your insurance benefits, she is the one to ask. She loves being able to interact with patients and try and help them as much a possible with any questions they may have. Give her a call and let her schedule an appointment with one of our doctors.
When she is not working she loves spending time with family and friends and visiting her daughter and son in-law, Shelby and Derrick, in Forney Texas.
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Leslie Fuentes – CPO, Optometric Technician
Leslie has successfully completed the Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPO) exam given by the American Optometric Association. She has been in eye care since 2008 and is our lead technician. She has extensive knowledge of various contact lenses and loves working with custom contacts to help our low vision patients. When Leslie is not at the office she enjoys spending time with her husband and her son, Andrew.
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Galen Hudson – Optometric Technician
As the newest member of the Northwest Hills Eye Care team, Galen has been learning the ropes under Leslie’s tutelage. Luckily, he hit the ground running with previous optometry experience. With a degree and background in Health and Fitness Promotion, Galen enjoys spending time in the gym hitting the weights, getting fit, and helping others do the same. He now strives for healthy and strong eyes as well.
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Jasmin Ocampo – Optometric Technician
Jasmin is a quiet but spunky addition to our team. She is our coordinator for myopia management and loves working with all ages. This health-conscious traveler spends her time in the gym and hopping flights. She loves traveling to Mexico which is easy to understand, as her favorite dishes are Mexican cuisine. Daily goals include doing as much cardio as possible and drinking as much water as she can handle.
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Gabriela Ramirez – Optician
Gabriela has been in the Optometry profession for over 23 years. She initially received her OD degree in Mexico and practiced in Ensenada, Baja California Mexico before relocating to Texas! She has experience in total patient care and is a veteran Optometric Tech and eyewear consultant. Gabriela has assisted thousands of patients and truly enjoys helping to find the ideal combination of style, technology, and prescription correction. Her career goal is to stay current with technology and provide the best care to patients. She loves to frame style and help her patients see the world! In her free time she enjoys spending time with family , designing clothing and motorcycle riding.
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Regina Budet – Low Vision Occupational Therapist
Regina received her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. After working in a neuro-based hospital setting, she discovered her passion for low vision rehabilitation and went on to complete the low vision rehabilitation certificate program from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2015. She enjoys collaborating with her patients to develop a customized approach to engage in meaningful activities that help promote functional independence and life satisfaction. As a new edition to the Northwest Hills Eye Care team, she is excited to be working with team members to help find the best solutions to meet patient goals. In her spare time, Regina enjoys being active and spending time with family and friends.
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– Jax Cavazos – Front Desk Coordinator
What she lacks in stature she makes up for in heart. No task nor adventure does this bite-sized dynamo fear. Her favorite things are her dog Shalimar and a fresh set of linens. If you’ve ever visited our social media pages or watched one of our videos, chances are the content was created by Jax. This content also includes taking her own headshot you see before you.
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– Laura Garcia ABOC, CPO – Optician
Laura has completed the American Board of Opticianry Certification (ABOC) and the Certified Paraoptometric Technician (CPO) exam given by the American Optometric Association.
She has over 15 years experience in the optical field. This allows her to affably accommodate every patient in the proper eyewear for the proper function. In her free time she enjoys game nights with friends, spending time with family and spoiling her dog, Laya.
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