Doctors & Staff

Phillip Stockstad, OD

1970 to 1974
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science, Life Sciences
Senior Research Project in Biochemistry
Protein assays in potassium deficient blue green algae.

1974 to 1978
Southern California College of Optometry Doctor of Optometry
Senior Research Project: Quantification of contact lens induced corneal edema.

1983
Therapeutic Management of Disease. Sponsored by Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

1990
Therapeutic Management of Disease. Sponsored by Pacific University.

1992
Acquired Fairfield Eve Clinic and established the region's first Low Vision Practice.

1995
PhotoRefractive Keratectomy and Management. Sponsored by The Laser Center, Windsor. Ontario, Canada.
PhotoRefractive Keratectomy and Management Sponsored by Pacific University.

1996
Member of the Management Committee for Oregon Laser Eye Center.

1997
Clinical Director, Oregon Laser Eye Center, Appointed by Governor Kitzhaber to the Oregon Commission for the Blind.

1999
Systemic Therapeutics sponsored by Pacific University.

2000
Systemic Therapeutics

Organizations: Stayton Volunteer Fire Department 1979-1989
Lane Optometric Society
Oregon Optometric Society
American Optometric Society

Licensing: Active license in Washington and Oregon, TPA and DPA. Dr. Stockstad is trained and licensed to diagnose and treat not only eye diseases but also systemic diseases that affect the eve.

Dr. Stockstad has lectured to eye doctors and physicians about laser treatments and low vision techniques for both informational purposes and Oregon Board approved continuing educational hours. He has been a featured speaker for Telesensory, maker of low vision equipment, and addressed the National Federation of the Blind. He was appointed to serve on the State Commission for the Blind in June 1997, by Governor John Kitzhaber.

Lori Crowe
Office Manager

Born Olympia Washington, Raised in Vancouver. Lori has 20 years in the practice of management in optometry. Married 10 years with two children and two stepchildren. She has been with Dr. Stockstad for 6 years. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening and spending time at the river.

LaRae Johnson
Office Tech.

Professional:
Optical Profession for ten years and have been with Dr. Stockstad for one year. ABO certified and specialize in Low Vision Services.

Personal:
Recently married in August of 2001. Belong to Court Sport Fitness and likes fishing, camping and wine tasting. LaRae was born in Puerto Rico in 1963 and has 3 brothers, 2 Nephews and 4 nieces. She grew up in the Air Force and settled in Springfield in 1979 where she graduated from Springfield High in 1982.