BEDFORD VISION - Key Persons

"Serving others is an important part of who I am. It's also at the very heart of being a healthcare professional in general and, more specifically, an eyecare specialist. I put patients first, because I know that it's the key to having a positive impact on their vision, the health of their eyes and the quality of their lives. I'm proud of the training I've received and the quality of the care I've been able to provide to people in need. But each day brings new challenges, and I renew my commitment to doing my best and to helping others every time I meet a new patient. "After more than two decades as an optometrist, I have seen time and time again how important it is to practice eyecare that is all about people. I care for people, not just their eyes, and I make a point of treating each person I see as the most important person in the world. I strive to help people achieve their greatest potential, for which their eyesight is essential. And this means focusing not just on their visual acuity but also watching for and managing eye diseases, being mindful of nutrition's role in their eye health, keeping them informed and enabled and - most of all - always offering my best." In her spare time, Dr. Shamblin is an active member in her church and a Sunday School teacher.

Dr. Gregory is a native of West Tennessee. She grew up in Martin where she attended Westview High School. She began her college career at the University of Tennessee Martin. In 1982, she continued her studies at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, minoring in Physics. She received her doctorate in 1986. After graduation, she spent her first three years in practice as a First Lieutenant and then as a Captain in the United States Air Force. She was stationed at Castle AFB, CA. Dr. Gregory is married and has three children. She enjoys singing and performed the National Anthem at a Nashville Sounds game in 2012. She sings in the praise band at her church and serves in the children's ministry.