Primary Care Program
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CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: Jeffrey B. Sutro
ADDRESS: Lynnwood, WA
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Professional Summary
Dedicated Optometrist with over 34 years of experience in full-scope primary care optometry, operating in solo practice. Skilled in treating a diverse range of patients across all age groups and backgrounds. Holds DEA registration and is licensed in the state of Washington.
Professional Experience
Optometrist Solo Practice Lynnwood, WA
August 1994 – March 2025
Provided full scope Optometric care to a full schedule of patients, of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
Practiced 5 days a week including Saturdays.
Ensured timely follow-ups and personalized treatment plans
Diagnosed and treated eye disease to the full extent of Optometric licensure, and referred patients as appropriate
Warm and friendly “chairside manner”
Active volunteer in Professional Optometric organizations and community organizations
Optometrist Northside Vision Center Spokane, WA
July 1990 – July 1994
Practiced full scope primary care Optometry, including use of diagnostic and therapeutic agents.
Optometrist Northside Vision Center’s Mobile Eye Care Program
July 1990 – July 1994
Practiced full scope primary care Optometry in nursing homes, retirement homes, isolated rural communities, and prisons
Education
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) – New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA (
May 1988 – May 1990)
Accelerated Doctor of Optometry Program Scholastic Achievement Award (1990)
oBeta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society (1990)
Ph.D. in Physiology & Biophysics – University of Washington, Seattle, WA
(September 1979 – June 1984)
B.A. in Physics, Summa Cum Laude – San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA (September 1974 – June 1979)
oAward for Academic Achievement from San Francisco State Women’s Faculty Club (1977)
Professional Licenses & Certifications
Washington State Optometric Physician License (#1909) – Authorized to use diagnostic, therapeutic, and oral pharmaceutical agents (Issued 07/31/1990)
DEA Registration (#MS1344528
Military Service
U.S. Navy (June 1968 – June 1974)
oReactor Operator – USS Ethan Allen SSBN 608
Postgraduate Training
Postgraduate Research Associate – University of Washington, Seattle, WA
(June 1984 – January 1985)
oLaboratory of Dr. Bertil Hille
Postgraduate Researcher – University of California at Irvine, Irvine, CA
(January 1985 – May 1988)
oLaboratory of Dr. Michael Cahalan
oAmerican Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant (#PF-2789): "Ionic Channels in Natural Killer Cells" (1986–1987)
Clinical Training
New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA (September 1988 – May 1990)
oBoston Optometric Center
oDorchester House Community Center Eye Clinic
oUpham’s Corner Health Center Eye Clinic
oBoston Optometric Center Specialty Clinic (Pediatrics, Low Vision, Visual Fields, Ocular Pathology)
oEvening Contact Lens Clinic
Grants & Awards
San Francisco State Women’s Faculty Club Award for Academic Achievement (1977)
American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant (#PF-2789) (1986–1987)
Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society Membership (1990)
Accelerated Doctor of Optometry Program Scholastic Achievement Award (1990
Professional & Volunteer Activities
Optometric Professional Activities
Member, Inland Optometric Society (1990–1994)
Chair, Clinical Care-Geriatrics/Seniors Committee (1991–1994)
President, Inland Optometric Society (1994 – Briefly Held)
Member, King County Optometric Society (1994–2020)
President, King County Optometric Society (2001–2002)
Member, Washington State Board of Optometry (2001–2007) – Chair in 2006
Member, Optometric Physicians of Washington Legal Committee (2007–2013)
Trustee, Optometric Physicians of Washington Board of Trustees (2008–2011)
Member, Snohomish County Optometric Society (2020–Present)
Community Service & Volunteering
Volunteer, Lynnwood Central Lions Club (1994–1999)
Volunteer, Terrace-Brier Lions Club (2000–2019)
oServed as Secretary and later as Treasurer
Volunteer, Prison Toastmasters, Monroe Correctional Complex (2000–2020)
Volunteer, Kairos Prison Ministry, Monroe Correctional Complex (1996–Present)
oServed as Weekend Leader (October 2000)
oMember, Kairos of Washington State Committee (2006–2008) – Chair for one year
Volunteer, Kairos Special Commitment Center, McNeil Island (2008–Present)
oServed three-year term as Advisory Council Chair
oServed three-year term as Institutional Liaison
oCurrently serving as Treasurer
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