MEET OUR DOCTORS
Dr. Michele Coffman
Dr. Coffman is a native of Arizona with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in a large ophthalmology clinic and refractive surgery center before opening her own private practice. After 10 years in FL, she relocated back to AZ and since then, her practice has grown and expanded to include several locations in the North Valley. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing with family and her three fur kids, reading and traveling.
EDUCATION:
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Dr. Cydney Froehlich
Dr. Froehlich is originally from Minnetonka, Minnesota. Her training includes managing advanced level ocular diseases, specialty contact lenses, pediatrics, and low vision. In her free time, she likes to be active outdoors, travel, and try new restaurants.
EDUCATION:
Southern California College of Optometry - Magna Cum Laude
University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Bachelor of Science in Biology
Dr. Nicole Portnoy
Dr. Portnoy is originally from Littleton, Colorado. She has worked in a pediatric clinic, refractive surgery center, and several optometry clinics in Colorado before moving to Phoenix. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, hike with her family, and play with her miniature dachshund.
EDUCATION:
Southern California College of Optometry - Summa Cum Laude
University of Colorado - Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and Biochemistry
Dr. Joanne Tang
Dr. Tang was born in Illinois but has spent the majority of her life in AZ. Prior to earning her doctorate, she worked in optics both as an ophthalmic tech and optician. Dr. Tang is passionate about family, health and the outdoors.
EDUCATION:
Illinois College of Optometry - Summa Cum Laude
Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science in Biology and Liberal Arts
Dr. Jennifer Chau
Dr. Chau was born and raised in sunny California and always knew that she wanted to be in healthcare. In the 4th grade, she received her first pair of glasses, and it completely changed her life. It was then that she realized she wanted to be an optometrist and help others see the way her doctor helped her. After enduring six years of east coast winters, it was time for her to move back to the sun. Her husband convinced her to settle down in Scottsdale, where she enjoys relaxing and hiking with her three dogs.
EDUCATION:
Southern College of Optometry - Residency in Boston, MA
Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry
University of the Pacific - Bachelor of Science
Dr. Kalynn Egea
Dr. Egea is an Arizona native. Before completing her optometry degree, she played D1 volleyball at Nicholls State University. She loves spending time with her family and playing racquetball or pickle ball with her friends.
EDUCATION:
Midwestern University College of Optometry - Graduated with Honors