Thomas J. Fleischmann, O.D.

Dr. Fleischmann graduated from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 1977. Dr. Tom established his practice in Sacramento in 1979 and has provided exceptional optometric care for over 30 years.

He is active in the community and while his boys were growing up he sponsored and coached numerous little league & soccer teams. He has been an active member of Kiwanis since 1979. He has active memberships in the American Optometic Association, the California Optometric Association and The Sacramento Valley Optometric Society.

Dr. Tom is licensed to practice the full scope of optometry including treatment of ocular conditions, providing therapeutic services and prescribing pharmaceuticals. He has expertise in fitting all types of contact lenses (gas permeable, bifocal, extended wear, etc). He also provides
pre-op and post-op care for laser, lasik and cataract surgeries.

Heidi L. C. Schauffele, O.D.

Dr. Schauffele completed her undergraduate studies at Pacific Union College in the Napa Valley in 1997. She married her college sweetheart and then persued a graduate degree in optometry at the UC Berkeley School of Optometry.

She has been a welcome addition to our office since 2003. She is a caring doctor, qualified to perform full scope optometric care. She especially enjoys fitting a variety of routine and specialty contact lens options. She feels strongly that children (beginning at age 6 months) deserve routine eyecare and provides a child-friendly environment to ease the introduction. Babies age 6 months to a year are screened free under the InfantSee program.

Dr. Schauffele is an active member of the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association, the Sacramento Valley Optometric Society, and the Embarcadero Lions Club. She serves as Director on the Northern California Lions Sight Association board, and as treasurer of the Sacramento Valley Optometric Society.

Kristina Rapier, Office Manager

Kristina has worked for Dr. Fleischmann over 20 years!  She is indispensable in her ablility to run the office and read both doctor's unique notations to prepare letters and submit billing.  She is our go-to for any billing questions.  In addition to her knowledge of the optometric field, Kristina also is a solid source of personal advise and support for us in the office. 

Deana, Optometric Services Coordinator

Deana is most often the first face you meet when visiting our practice. She manages the patient flow and ensures each person receives the individual care that we value.

Katie, Optician

Katie, shown with our GDx Nerve Fiber Analyzer, takes pride in helping patients care for their vision. This optic nerve scan aids in the early detection of vision threatening diseases like glaucoma. Katie has earned her ABOC certification, and specializes as a frame stylist. She combines experience and patience to find a great solution for each person's optical needs.

Whitney, Optician

As part of her skills as an optical assistant and dispensing optician, Whitney provides caring and knowledgeable contact lens training sessions with patients. She finds a way to know each patient individually.  Here she is shown with our Humphrey visual field analyzer, an instrument we use for detecting vision loss.

Heidi, Optician

Heidi came to us in June 2011 with four years of experience, and has been a wonderful addition to our team.  She has a well-rounded knowledge of the profession, and more specifically understands the needs of the patients.  She shines in her ability to educate patients on the optimal lens features for their prescription, and guides their frame selections with a keen eye.  We welcome her and look forward to introducing her to you.