Brian Kawasaki

Brian Kawasaki is an Assistant Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), part of Marshall B. Ketchum University. He also serves as Deputy Chief of the Optometry Service at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. His expertise spans clinical optometry, healthcare management, and veteran health services.

• Education: BS in Applied Science and Business (University of San Francisco, 1996), OD (SCCO, 2000), MBA (California State University, San Marcos, 2007), Residency in Primary Care Optometry (San Francisco VA Medical Center, 2001)
• Professional Roles: Former Staff Optometrist (VA San Diego Healthcare System), Concurrent U.S. Army Reserve Medical Service Corps member (2002-2010)
• Honors: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry; former Chair, Lectures and Workshops Committee (AAO); current member, COPE Governing Committee