Michael J. Schermer, M.D.
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Dr. Schermer received his BA and medical degree from the University of Michigan. Following his internship at the University Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dr. Schermer spent two years in the US Public Health Service where he was Chief of Staff at the Sells Indian Hospital in Arizona. He completed his residency at UC Davis and has been practicing in Sacramento since 1976. Over 20,000 patients have entrusted their eye care to Dr. Schermer. He has performed thousands of cataract operations.
Dr. Schermer is a board certified surgeon and a diplomat of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In 1993 he became the first eye surgeon in the Sacramento area certified by the American Board of Eye Surgery. He is a Life Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. |
Dr. Schermer is also a past president of MDeyePAC and he founded the ophthalmic surgery department at the Greater Sacramento Surgery Center. He has participated in medical missions to Mexico, the Philippines, China, and Vietnam.
In 2012, Dr. Schermer was the first recipient of the UC Davis Eye Center Resident of the Year Award. The Association of Fund Raising Professionals honored him in 2016, UC Davis chose him for the Distinguished Achievement Award in 2017, then in 2018 he was the second recipient of the Tschannen Medal (see video below) and in 2020 The American Foundation for the Blind presented the Migel Medal to Dr. Schermer for his decades of service to the blind community in Sacramento.
The Schermer family consists of two sons and four wonderful grandchildren. Dr. & Mrs. Schermer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2015.
In 2012, Dr. Schermer was the first recipient of the UC Davis Eye Center Resident of the Year Award. The Association of Fund Raising Professionals honored him in 2016, UC Davis chose him for the Distinguished Achievement Award in 2017, then in 2018 he was the second recipient of the Tschannen Medal (see video below) and in 2020 The American Foundation for the Blind presented the Migel Medal to Dr. Schermer for his decades of service to the blind community in Sacramento.
The Schermer family consists of two sons and four wonderful grandchildren. Dr. & Mrs. Schermer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2015.
Kathy Hwang, M.D.
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General Ophthalmology
Dr. Hwang is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist who has been in practice for 24 years. She graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, obtained her M.D. from Harvard Medical School, and completed extra training in Internal Medicine prior to ophthalmology residency at California Pacific Medical Center. She has a special interest in Neuro-ophthalmology and Ocular Manifestations of systemic diseases. She is an active member of the Sacramento area Ophthalmological Society (ALTA), a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and was past President of both the Washington, DC Metropolitan Ophthalmological Society (WDCMOS) and the Milwaukee Ophthalmological Society (MOS). She is an avid golfer and gardener and enjoys traveling with her husband. |
mITUL m. pATEL, o.d.
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General Optometry and Surgical Co-Management
Dr. Patel joined us in July 2017. He was already familiar with the office and many patients after being an outstanding intern during the winter of 2016. He was born and raised in Sacramento and attended UC Davis for his undergraduate studies, where he graduated with honors. He is a comprehensive optometrist who received his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Southern California College of Optometry. During this time, he was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honors Society and served in a variety of leadership roles, including Class President. During his fourth-year, he was awarded the Larkin Scholarship for excellence in ocular disease. Dr. Patel is able to perform eye examinations in English, Spanish, and Gujarati. |
Jennifer Mao Cartwright, O.D.
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General Optometry and Surgical Co-Management
Dr. Mao grew up in Vancouver, Canada and graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from The New England College of Optometry, where she graduated as a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society. Dr. Mao’s intern experiences include the University of Maryland’s ophthalmology department, Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Centers in the New England area and community health centers in Boston. She later worked at a community health center in Rhode Island and corporate practices in Seattle and the Sacramento area. Having worked in many different settings, Dr. Mao is experienced in full scope eye care that includes ocular disease management, contact lens fitting, and pediatric care. Dr. Mao is fluent in Mandarin and proficient in clinical Spanish. |
Dr. Mao relocated to Sacramento with her husband, a Colonel in the USAF, who was appointed in 2019 by the Governor as the United States Property and Fiscal Officer for California. She is also new to motherhood and enjoys spending her free time with her son.