Gary W. Fredericksen, OD

Optometry

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 631 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 631 ratings
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February 16, 2025
Love Dr. Fredericksen!! He will be missed
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February 15, 2025
Well satisfied
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February 08, 2025
Good experience.
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February 06, 2025
Dr. Fredericksen is amazing. I had an extremely good exam and care.
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February 02, 2025
Dr. Frederiksen (sp) is filling in but he is wonderful
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February 01, 2025
He didn't seem interested and didn't seem to hear me.
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January 31, 2025
Dr. Fredricksen is very good.
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January 11, 2025
Very professional!
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January 10, 2025
Doctor Fredericksen was very good explained everything about my examination to me.
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January 05, 2025
Doctor discussed my current situation and past care.
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January 05, 2025
Dr. Fredericksen provides outstanding care!
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December 12, 2024
GOOD
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December 10, 2024
Well done
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December 09, 2024
Good Experience
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December 06, 2024
Dr. Fredericksen is an exceptional provider and will be missed.
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November 23, 2024
Dr. Fredericksen was very friendly and thorough.
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November 23, 2024
Very nice Dr but not transparent about what I actually needed, which is just the lens prescription which is included in my vision plan. [...]
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November 17, 2024
Dr. Fredericksen took time to discuss my recent retina surgery with Dr. [...], it's outcome and future options for cataract removal. I left feeling well informed of what lies ahead.
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November 15, 2024
Dr. Fredricksen did a good job. He felt that I needed more attention than he could provide and did a great job scheduling me with Dr. [...] for the next day.
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November 13, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. Fredericksen for years, I appreciate his care and he is always professional. But now there is a long wait that has nothing to do with Dr Fredericksen's care.
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