DAYTON OPTOMETRIC CENTER - Key Persons
Dr. Kathy Rudolf joined the practice in 2009. She grew up in Maryland, graduated from Annapolis High School, and has lived in Ohio since 1992. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Business Administration from Wright State University, and earned her Doctoral degree from The Ohio State University College of Optometry, cum laude.
During her clinical extern training through Ohio State, Dr. Rudolf received advanced training in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association, serves on board of the Miami Valley Society of Optometry and is board member of the Greater Old North Dayton Business Association.
She is a volunteer presenter of the Real Eyes educational program at local elementary schools and participates in the InfantSee program, providing a one-time no-cost eye and vision assessment for babies 6 to 12 months of age. She also volunteers to do free eye examinations for elementary school students through the iSee program with the Ohio Optometric Association. Dr. Rudolf lives in Yellow Springs with her husband Jon and is an avid outdoor enthusiast, having recently completed a cross country bicycle ride.
Dr. Megan Wells earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from Grace College in Indiana, then went on to pursue her passion of ocular care at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. She completed her Doctor of Optometry degree as well as her Master of Vision Science degree in 2023.
Dr. Wells completed training rotations at Columbus Ophthalmology Associates and the Chalmers P. Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic, both in Columbus, Ohio. She provides comprehensive primary and medical eye care with a specialized interest in treating individuals suffering from dry eye disease.
Dr. Wells lives in Germantown with her husband, Tyler, and an energetic corgi. In her free time, Dr. Wells enjoys reading, gardening, lampworking, and traveling.
Dr. Heath Gilbert joined the practice in 1992. He was born in Dayton where he graduated from Northmont High School. He earned his Doctorate of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
At Ohio State he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity. He served an internship in vision therapy and pediatrics at the State University of New York.
His areas of expertise are low vision, vision therapy, children's vision, contact lenses, general practice, and the treatment of anterior eye disease.
He is presently a member of the Miami Valley Society of Optometrists, the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
He served as president of the Miami Valley Society of Optometrists in 1999-2000. He served as president of the Ohio Optometric Association in 2011. He lives in Washington Township with his wife, Rachel, and their four children.