Our Doctors

Pierre R. Alfred, MD

Giving people a clear choice in vision care

“I was drawn to ophthalmology because it gives me the opportunity to help people improve, enhance and protect their vision. But I like the idea that I’m restoring more than patients’ vision. I’m restoring their ability to interact and appreciate the world around them – their loved ones and friends, the beauty of nature and the ability to see it all clearly. And I love the fact that we offer the most advanced leading-edge technology in western Massachusetts – to give patients an even clearer choice for their total vision care.”

• Board Certified:
  American Board of Ophthalmology
  
  
• Specialties:
  Laser refractive surgery
  Cataract and glaucoma surgery
  Microsurgery
  
  
• Residency:
  University of California, San Francisco
  
  
• MD:
  University of California, San Francisco
  
  
• BA:
  University of California, Berkeley
  
  
• Former Assistant Professor:
  Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco
  
  
• Member:
  American Academy of Ophthalmology
  American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  Frederick C. Cordes Eye Society
  Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

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John F. Warren, MD

The patient always comes first

"My relationship with the patient starts with a meticulous, comprehensive exam. I invest time listening to and understanding your concerns and answering your questions in plain English. I will go out of my way to ensure your satisfaction and comfort. I feel privileged to help people improve their vision and their quality of life through my profession.”

• Board Certified:
  American Board of Ophthalmology
  
  
• Specialties:
  Laser refractive surgery
  Corneal transplantation
  Cataract and glaucoma surgery
  
  
• Fellowship:
  Cornea, External Disease and Laser Refractive Surgery, FI Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco
  
  
• Residency:
  University of California, San Francisco
  
  
• MD:
  Stanford University
  
  
• BS:
  Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  
  
• Former Clinical Assistant Professor:
  Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco
  
  
• Member:
  American Academy of Ophthalmology
  American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  Frederick C. Cordes Eye Society
  H. Bruce Ostler Association of Proctor Fellows
  Claes Dohlman Society
  Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

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Victoria L. Dumont, OD

• Certification:
  National Board of Examiners in Optometry
  Massachusetts Board of Optometry
  
• OD:
  New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA
  
  
• Specialty Training:
  Joslin Diabetic Clinic, Boston, MA
  VA Hospital, Manchester, NH
  
  
• Member:
  American Optometric Association (Contact Lens and Cornea Sections)
  Massachusetts Society of Optometrists, Vision USA
  
  

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Andrew Walkowiak, OD

A new look on life for patients

“Optometry is the perfect fit for me; I was always fascinated with math, science, and biology. To use those skills on a day to day basis and help people at the same time is very rewarding. Nothing is more gratifying to me than giving the patient a new look on life.”

• Certification:
  National Board of Examiners in Optometry
  International Association of Board of Optometry
  Massachusetts Board of Optometry
  
  
• Specialties:
  Refractive Technologies
  Vision Correction Evaluation
  Laser Vision Pre- and Post-Operative Care
  Primary Care Optometry
  
  
• Residency in Ocular Disease:
  Omni Eye Center, Baltimore, MD
  Wilmer Eye Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medical Center
  
• OD:
  New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA
  
  
• Member:
  American Optometric Association
  Massachusetts Society of Optometrists
  Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society

James I. Merlin, OD 

The ultimate reward...

"It is hard to imagine doing anything other than Optometry.  Over the past 20 years the field just keeps getting better and better.  And now, being able to work with the latest technologies, I can offer my patients the very best in vision care today.  I can see, on a daily basis, how their lives are so positively impacted.  This is the ultimate reward of my career.”

• Certification:
  National Board of Examiners in Optometry
  Massachusetts Board of Optometry
  
  
• Specialties:
  Refractive Technology
  Vision Correction Evaluations
  Primary Care Optometry
  
  
• Advanced Training:
  Master of Science in Clinical Vision Research Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
  
  
• OD:
  New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA
  
  
• Member:

Association for Reseach and Vision in Ophthalmology
American Optometric Association
Massachusetts Society of Optometrists
Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society

Melissa J. Butler, OD

• Certification:
  National Board of Examiners in Optometry
  Massachuesetts Board of Optometry
  
• OD:
  New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA
  
  

• Specialty Training:
  Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL
  Northampton VA Medical Center, Leeds, MA        Dorchester House Multi Use Service Center, Dorchester, MA                                                                               

• Member:
  Beta Sigma Kappa honor society