Dr. Larry D. Sumner, OD

Dr. Larry Sumner is a professional optometrist with over thirty years experience in primary eyecare.

Dr. Sumner uses state-of-the-art instrumentation to gather a wide spectrum of eye health information for each patient. With this preliminary data, combined with one-on-one quality time consultation, the patient is then provided with specific recommendations for their individual needs and concerns. Dr. Sumner co-manages his patients with the ophthalmic surgeons and consulting optometrists at Omni Eye Specialists, Colorado Laser Surgeons, and Spivak Vision Center when his patients need specialized medical and surgical care. These fellowship-trained ophthalmologists and optometrists have their offices located within walking distance from Dr. Sumner's office at 55 Madison Street and also in the Denver Tech Center.

Dr. Sumner's credentials and background include:

Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of Charleston, majoring in biology and chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, majoring in visual sciences

Doctor of Optometry Degree (O.D.) from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Certification from the Gesell Institute of Child Development(New Haven,Connecticut) in the examination and care of children

Licensed by the Colorado State Board of Optometric Examiners

Certification in the Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease by the International Association of Boards of Examiners in Optometry

Expanded Scope of Practice Certification in the Treatment of Eye Disease from Pacific University

Captain in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, 28th Infantry Division, and the United States Army Reserve, Medical Service Corps(1981-1987)

Private practice in Pottstown and Morgantown, Pennsylvania for 18 years

Private practice in Denver (Cherry Creek) for 14 years

Member: American Optometric Association

Member: Cornea & Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Association

Member: Colorado Optometric Association

Member: Colorado Optometric Glaucoma Society

Native of Charleston, South Carolina

Ray Heatley

Ray is our front desk administrative assistant and professional optician. He spends his time greeting patients, scheduling appointments, collecting payments, checking on insurance coverage for patients, and submitting insurance claims for professional services rendered. As our office optician, Ray helps our patients in the selection and fitting of their new eyeglasses.

Deborah Gibson

Deborah is our part-time administrative assistant who handles recall of patients for necessary examinations and follow-up visits.

Here, Dr.Sumner is examining Deborah's eyes during her annual comprehensive eye health evaluation.

Dr. Sumner highly recommends annual eye examinations. Everyone needs regular examinations, even those blessed with excellent vision. Regular eye examinations are not just about obtaining optimal vision through the right eyeglass or contact lens prescription, but can also detect early warning signs of disease that can affect your eye health and general health.

Since an eye examination can help detect many health problems, Dr. Sumner often works with medical doctors to help empower individuals on their health and wellness journey.

Tanya Kinney

Tanya is our certified para-optometric technician. She assists Dr. Sumner in using state-of-the-art instruments in the examination of patients. Tanya also manages our contact lens inventory and makes certain that our patients receive their contact lens supplies in a timely manner.

Mary Franklin

Mary is our front desk receptionist and assistant. Mary greets our patients in a friendly manner, answers telephone calls, prepares patient files for examinations, and helps coordinate insurance benefits for our patients.