Stan C. Yang, OD
Born in Taiwan, Dr. Yang immigrated as a child to Argentina with his family. He moved to southern California at the age of 18 to pursue his college education. Dr. Yang earned a B.S. in business and information systems from the California State Polytechnic University in Pomona and went on to receive his doctorate in optometry from the Southern California College of Optometry in 2006. He underwent extensive clinical training with an emphasis in ocular diseases at the VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center and at the Indian Health Services Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma.
After receiving his Doctor of Optometry degree, Dr. Yang joined a large refractive (Lasik) surgery practice in Los Angeles where he performed pre and post surgery examinations for two years. In 2008, Dr. Yang relocated to Bakersfield to join the Golden State Eye Medical Group, where he provides comprehensive eye examinations, evaluations of ocular pathologies, and co-management of cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgeries with Dr. Morton.
As part of his commitment to providing quality vision care to his patients, Dr. Yang stays current in the field through continuing education and maintains membership in professional medical organizations, including the American Optometric Association (AOA), the California Optometric Association (COA), and the Kern County Optometric Society.
Dr. Yang resides in Bakersfield with his wife, Olivia, and their two cats, Miu-miu and Didi. He speaks fluent Spanish and Chinese Mandarin. Dr. Yang is a food and wine enthusiast, and he enjoys playing golf and traveling in his free time.
View Dr. Yang’s Curriculum Vitae
Education:
- August 2002- May 2006 Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, CA. Doctor of Optometry
- June 2001 – July 2002 – Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA. Pre-Optometry education
- September 1995- March 2000 – California Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA. Bachelor of Science, Major: Computer Information Systems
Certification and Licensure:
- April 2005 – CPR Certification, Adult and Infant, Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, CA
- July 2006 – California Optometry License with therapeutic agent privileges
Professional and Work Experience:
- March 2008 – Present – Doctor of Optometry, Golden State Eye Medical Group, Bakersfield, CA
-Provide comprehensive examinations, evaluation and management of ocular conditions and pathologies, contact lens fitting, co-management of cataract, glaucoma and refractive surgeries with ophthalmologist.
- June 2006 -February 2008- Doctor of Optometry, Laser Eye Center, Cerritos, CA
- Provide comprehensive examinations for potential refractive surgery candidates, pre-op and post-op examinations (SLK, PRK, CK, ICL)
- Dec 2007 – Jan 2008 Doctor of Optomety, Family Vision Clinic, Los Angeles, CA.
- Primary care examinations, contact lens fitting, ocular pathology examinations
- Sept 2006 – Dec 2006 Doctor of Optometry, Golden Vision, San Gabriel, CA
- Primary care examinations, contact lens fitting, orthokeratology, ocular pathology examinations
- February 2006 – May 2006 – Optometric Intern, Indian Health Services at Lawton, Oklahoma
- Emphasis on primary care and ocular disease, mostly diabetic patients
- November 2005 – February 2006 – Optometric Intern, Optometric Center of Los Angeles, CA
- Provided primary care examinations, contact lens evaluations, ocular disease workups with ophthalmologist, vision therapy and low vision services
- August 2005 – November 2005 – Optometric Intern, VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Emphasis in primary care examinations and ocular disease evaluations, mostly on glaucoma and diabetic patients
- July 2005 – August 2005 – Optometric Intern, TLC Laser center, Newport Beach, CA
- Assisted and observed OD in management of refractive surgery patients
- May 2003 – July 2005
Optometric Intern, Eye Care Center – Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton, CA
- Work experience included: primary care examinations, contact lens evaluations, ocular disease work-ups, low vision evaluations, pediatric examinations and vision therapy
Other work experience – Non-optometric:
- Mar. 2000 – June 2001 – Associate Web Developer, Guidance Solutions, Marina Del Rey, CA
- Sept. 1999 – Mar. 2000 – Student intern, California State Air Resources Board, El Monte, CA
Volunteer/Special Experiences November 2003
- Volunteer, SVOSH, Loreto, Baja California, Mexico
Professional Memberships:
- 2002 – Present – Member, American Optometric Association
- 2005 – Present – Member, California Optometric Association
Activities:
- Active member of Golden Key National Honor Society.
- Active member of Beta Sigma Kappa (BSK) international optometric honorary fraternity.
- Active member of Spanish Optometric Society, SCCo.
