Meet the Doctors and Staff
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Dr. John Mason graduated from West Virginia Tech in 1991 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. After a four year career with DuPont he decided he would like to return to school to study optometry. Dr. John graduated from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee in 2000. While there he met his wife, Dr. Katie. After graduation they both moved to Columbia and joined a group practice. They started Mason Family Vision in September 2002. Dr. John enjoys examining patients of all ages and offers full scope optometric care. Dr. John is a member of the American Optometric Association, the South Carolina Optometric Association and the Midlands Optometric Society. In his spare time Dr. John enjoys spending time with his wife and children ages six and three. He also likes to exercise and attempting to catch fish. |
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Dr. Katie Mason graduated in 1996 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in biology and a minor in chemistry. While at the university, Dr. Katie served as a student ambassador to the chancellor and received the Student Ambassador Outstanding Service Award in 1995. After completion of her undergraduate degree, Dr. Katie attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, where she was involved with the Sports Vision Society, served as a student ambassador, and volunteered for Optometric Service to Humanity. At graduation in May 2000, Dr. Katie was awarded one of the top ten clinician awards and the Excellence in Contact Lens Fitting award. She is currently a member of the American Optometric Association, South Carolina Optometric Association and the Midlands Optometric Society. While Dr. Katie enjoys examining patients of all ages, particularly enjoys infants, children and children with special needs. She is a participating provider for the InfantSee program which provides a complimentary comprehensive eye examination to babies under the age of one. For the school aged patients and older, she also offers home based vision therapy to correct muscle imbalances, lazy eyes, and to improve reading skills. In her time away from the office, Dr. Katie stays busy with her six year-old son and her three year old daughter. She also enjoys working out at the gym and playing tennis. |
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Our newest member to Mason Family Vision is Angie. She is married to a wonderful husband and they have two beautiful daughters, 17 & 20. She has been a resident of Columbia since 2001 and enjoys cooking & gardening. Angie will be happy to greet you with a smile when you sign in for your appointment and update your records. |
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Dayvia is another friendly voice you may hear when calling our office. She has been an excellent addition to our family since the summer of 2008. Native of Blythewood, Dayvia is a graduate of Wofford and is currently taking courses at the University of South Carolina working towards becoming a pediatrician. |
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Dale has been with the Masons since September 2007 but has been in the optical business since 1986. Originally working in her hometown, Winnsboro, she currently handles our medical claims and answers many billing questions. Dale has “the perfect granddaughter” and loves her very much! |
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Shanna is the optician at our office and has been with us since December 2007. She started her career in optical in 2001. Shanna will help you find what you are looking for to make your glasses unique to you. She is a mother of three beautiful girls and was born and reared in Camden. |
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Toni has been with the Masons since May 2007. She handles the contact lenses, files claims and answers many billing and insurance questions. Toni has been a resident of Columbia for 10 years. She graduated from Spring Valley High School and is in the process of finishing her degree at Midlands Technical College. |