Dr. Larry Gottlieb, O.D., Doctor of Optometry
Larry grew up in Long Island NY. His famous childhood neighbors are the Baldwin brothers, Jerry Seinfeld and Carlos Gambino ( the godfather). Don’t get Larry upset ! Larry attended Washington University St Louis ( all presidential debates are held here + the 1904 Olympics). Johnny Weissmuller (Tarzan) still holds a school record at Indian State where Larry swam NCAA ( they don’t swim this distance anymore..lol) He graduated from Pacific university with his OD degree (member of the honor fraternity) before turning 24. His son Donald joined the practice in 2010 after graduating from Southern California College of Optometry. His daughter Jacqueline is an attorney in Orange County and his wife , Sheri, works for Re Max in Lakewood.
Larry gives back to the community by being a member of the Lakewood Lions Club (eye care for the indigent residents of Lakewood), Lakewood Rotary Club, OC PHilharmonic Society (2016 Parade Captain for the Huntington Harbor Boat Parade), and Flying Samaritans (free eye care in the Baja, Mexico).
He is an avid boater ( has a masters 100 ton license), fisherman (numerous Marlins..still looking for the record hook up) and scuba diver. He has been on the winning crew twice on the Newport Ensenada Race. He has also sailed to Hawaii, the Indian Ocean, the Barrier Reef and recently crossed the Atlantic (2015).
His mantra is one and done. (Getting things done right the first time) He strives to solve your vision problems with the best technology available.
Donald S. Gottlieb, O.D., Doctor of Optometry
Languages Spoken: English, Some Spanish
Education:O.D. from Southern California College of Optometry, B.A. in Psychology, University of California San Diego - Reveille College
Dr. Donald Gottlieb graduated from optometry school in 2010. His externships included working for the Veterans Affaris hospital in Southwest Tucson, AZ, the Navy in San Diego, and Dr. Hawleys' office in Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
He enjoys practicing the full scope optometry has to offer from disease management such as glaucoma to vision therapy for conditions such as convergence insufficiency.
Dr. Donald Gottlieb has many hobbies he enjoys in his free time including: scuba diving/snorkeling, going for drives to random destinations, playing video games and watching football.
Interesting Fact: Dr. Donald is a 4th generation optometrist.