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Rachel Ressler, O.D.
Optometrist
Specialist, Primary Care Optometry, Ocular Disease, and Ocular Surgery Co-Management
Dr. Ressler's Specialties
About Dr. Ressler
Rachel Ressler, O.D., is an optometrist specializing in Primary Care Optometry, Ocular Disease, and Ocular Surgery Co-Management. Hailing from Phoenix, AZ, she completed her education at the University of Oklahoma, where she played college soccer, and then the Southern College of Optometry. Her residency was at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital in Arizona. Dr. Ressler enjoys staying active and loves being outdoors. She is dedicated to being the best version of herself and embracing the world’s vast possibilities. Dr. Ressler serves patients at our Kennestone, Paulding, and Villa Rica locations.
Education & Training
- Southern College of Optometry – Memphis, TN
- University of Oklahoma – Norman, OK
Honors & Awards
- Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society Member
- Southern College of Optometry Member of Ocular Disease Club, Sports Vision Club, and Omega Delta
- Southern College of Optometry Dean’s List
- Big 12 Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year, First Team NSCAA All-Central Region
- First Team Academic All-Big 12 x3
Specialties
- Primary Care Optometry
- Ocular Disease
- Ocular Surgery Co-Management
More About Rachel Ressler, O.D.
University of Oklahoma – Norman, OK
NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Team
- Team captain
- Selected by teammates and coaches to guide the program by motivating players, leading by example, and bringing together the perspectives of the team and staff
- Built relationships through communication, hard work, accountability, and shared goals
- Maintained the team's code of conduct
Universiade Taipei – Taipei, Taiwan
USA Women’s Soccer Team
- Helped build international relations through communication, team events, and athletic competition
Nicaragua Mission – Sébaco, Nicaragua
- Organized Vacation Bible School activities
- Led groups of children in a soccer camp
- Participated in home visits and delivered food baskets
- Fundraised to support mission participation and activities
- Ocular Disease Residency at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital of Sacaton, AZ
- The Eye Center at Southern College of Optometry of Memphis, TN
- Family Optometry of Chandler, AZ
- Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affair Medical Center of Charleston, SC
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