Dr. Frank Giardina, MS, O.D., FAAO is the Optometric Director and Residency Director at CHC. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University, In addition, he obtained his Master‘s Degree in Public Health from California State University, Northridge. He completed his optometry residency at Vancouver Veterans Hospital, where he earned his Certificate of Training in Hospital Optometry. He also completed a Fellowship in Teaching at Pacific University.
Dr. Frank Giardina, MS, O.D., FAAO is the Optometric Director and Residency Director at CHC. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University, In addition, he obtained his Master‘s Degree in Public Health from California State University, Northridge. He completed his optometry residency at Vancouver Veterans Hospital, where he earned his Certificate of Training in Hospital Optometry. He also completed a Fellowship in Teaching at Pacific University.
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Great customer service.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Wonderful doctor & staff. Would definitely recommend.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional, calming and clear in explanations. Cares about eye health.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional very polite
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very excellent Dr on the central coast very understanding.great Dr services.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
The best very nice took care of us from the beginning to end. Recommend his service no wait time at all.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
GREAT DR.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
Great doctor! Friendly. Good with kids!
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
He was very kind and really knew what he was doing :)
(4 months ago)
Nov-2025
Great appointment!
(4 months ago)
Nov-2025
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Nipomo Health Center
150 Tejas Place Nipomo, CA 93444
Dr. Frank Giardina, MS, O.D., FAAO is the Optometric Director and Residency Director at CHC. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University, In addition, he obtained his Master‘s Degree in Public Health from California State University, Northridge. He completed his optometry residency at Vancouver Veterans Hospital, where he earned his Certificate of Training in Hospital Optometry. He also completed a Fellowship in Teaching at Pacific University. He is a three times recipient of the Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award. He is a published author in the field of optometry with over 50 articles, and a recipient of the Best Technical Article Award by the Optometric Editors Association. He is an adjunct professor of optometry at several universities and was appointed to the California State Board of Optometry by the Governor.
In his spare time he and his wife enjoy attending plays and concerts and raising miniature schnauzers.
Great customer service.
Wonderful doctor & staff. Would definitely recommend.
Very professional, calming and clear in explanations. Cares about eye health.
Very professional very polite
Very excellent Dr on the central coast very understanding.great Dr services.
The best very nice took care of us from the beginning to end. Recommend his service no wait time at all.
GREAT DR.
Great doctor! Friendly. Good with kids!
He was very kind and really knew what he was doing :)
Great appointment!