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MEET THE TEAM
The Perlman Center Team
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Our eye care professionals are passionate about providing high-quality care to our family of patients. Schedule an appointment today and meet the team.
Jonathan P. Perlman, M.D.
Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Dr. Perlman established The Perlman Center for Eye and Eyelid Surgery on November. 1st 2002.
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Prior to opening the Perlman Center, Dr. Perlman practiced Ophthalmology & Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery with Woodland Clinic Medical Group and was the founder and director of The Eye Institute at Woodland Healthcare.
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Dr. Perlman received his Bachelor of Science degree "with Distinction" from Stanford University in 1982. He received his Medical degree from the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Perlman then completed a transitional internship at Tuscon Hospitals Medical Education Program in Tuscon, Arizona.
His Ophthalmology residency was at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles from 1987 to 1990. Dr. Perlman completed a post residency year of training with Drs. David & Richard Tenzel in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery in North Miami Beach, Florida from 1990 to 1991.
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Dr. Perlman is an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at UC Davis. He also serves as medical director for Vision Service Plan (VSP).
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He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The California Association of Ophthalmology and the ALTA California Eye Society.
Dr. Trung Phan, O.D.
Optometrist
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Dr. Trung Phan has been a member of the Perlman Center team since January of 2019. He enjoys the people he works with here, as well as the diverse patient population and interesting eye pathology he sees here. "It's nice to be able to work closely with other doctors in an office that has the latest technology available to help with diagnostic problems". Dr. Phan is married to an Optometrist. He as two small daughters...Olivia is four years old and Chloe is two years old.
Dr. Phan earned a BS in Biology from University of the Pacific in 1998. After graduating he worked or several years as an elementary school teacher, and later in the biotech industry as a researcher. He then returned to Optometry School, graduating from Western University in Pomona in 2014. He specializes in taking wonderful care of our patients!
Elaine Ho, O.D.
Lynette Gallego
Optician
Lynette joined our team in January of 2023. She loves helping our patients choose frames and lenses and helping them look good and see well with their choices. Lynette has lived in Woodland since 1996. She's the mother of two sons and one daughter. She's happily married to her husband Ruben. For fun, she enjoys singing, dancing, reading, and spending time with family.
Gloria Devitt
Ophthalmic Technician
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​Gloria joined our team at the Perlman Center in July 2024. You wouldn’t know it, because she’s already a very capable technician and the recipient of many compliments. She’s on her way to medical school and is wicked smart! She graduated high school in her hometown of San Diego in just three years. She completed her BS degree in Human Biology from UC Davis in 2024 (also in three years!). She enjoys cooking, baking, and volunteering when she’s not working. When asked what she likes about her job, she said: “Meeting the nice patients and people from Woodland and Yolo County, hearing their stories, and learning a lot about the eye.”
Jaimie Littlejohn
Office Administrator
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Jaimie has been the Office Administrator at Perlman Center, almost since the practice opened in November of 2002. She is capable of filling in for any role in the office. Probably for the doctor as well...if she had a license! It would be fair to say that the office could not function without her.
Jaimie shares "I love our patients and having known many of them for the past 20 years. It's nice being able to help solve their problems."
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She enjoys hanging out on the weekends with her pet Chihuahua and oil painting while also functioning as the sole caregiver for her elderly mom and frequent babysitter for a three year old.
Isela Zavala
Patient Experience Coordinator
April Straub
Surgery Educator and Coordinator
Beatrice Kumar
Ophthalmic Technician
Beatrice loves her job as an ophthalmic assistant for many reasons. She enjoys that she has worked here since January 2022 and has gotten to know many of the practice's patients, who recognize and appreciate her when they return for follow-up visits. And of course, she loves "getting to see the miracle of restored sight!" She is a 2021 graduate of U.C. Davis, with a major in Neurology, Physiology, and Behavior, and minors in Public Health and Communication. Her dream is to become a Physician Assistant, and she is currently in the process of applying to various programs. When she's not at work, she enjoys spending time with her mom, sister, and boyfriend, as well as traveling and volunteering. She has participated in several medical missionary trips with Dr. Perlman to Mexico in the role of surgical and clinic assistant, and also volunteers monthly with a night ministry that takes phone calls from people in need of support and counseling.
Simon Nguyen
Ophthalmic Technician
Simon joined the team at Perlman Center in February of 2023. He grew up in Orange County and graduated from UC Davis in 2023 with a degree in Philosophy. Unusual major for a man on his way to medical school soon…hopefully! “I love the patients and my co-workers”, he says about working in our office. When he’s not at work, he enjoys reading, walking, swimming and spending time at the beach.
Jasmine Smith
Medical Receptionist
​Frances Bustillos
Ophthalmic Technician
Our Wonderful Staff
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At Perlman Center, our friendly and professional staff is committed to providing exceptional customer service to all of our patients. We are honored to be a part of Woodland's close-knit community, and we take pride in our personalized care and strive to spend the necessary time with each patient to ensure a comfortable experience.
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Our eye care professionals are passionate about providing high-quality care to our family of patients. Come in today to meet our staff and make an appointment.