Mark E. Nakano

Dr. Mark Nakano is Assistant Professor and Associate Dean of Clinics at Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), Marshall B. Ketchum University. He directs clinical operations across the University Eye Center network and maintains California's highest therapeutic optometry certification.

Education:

• BA Biochemistry, California State University Dominguez Hills
• OD, Pacific University (1986)

His expertise spans clinical practice innovation, legislative advocacy for optometric scope expansion, and vaccination administration systems. He played pivotal roles in passing California Assembly Bill 443 authorizing optometric vaccination privileges.

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Awards:

• California Optometric Association Keyperson of the Year (2025)

He oversees clinical education programming and supervised >5,000 COVID-19 vaccinations at community sites. Former roles include: SCCO Clinic Director (Los Angeles), private practice owner (1987-2015), clinical trials investigator (40+ studies), and quality auditor for vision plans.