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Chatham

Chatham,

(434)432-1500

Martinsville

Martinsville,

(276) 647-3937

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Welcome to Friedrichs Family Eye Center, PC

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Your Optometrists in Chatham, Martinsville, Danville, and Rocky Mount VA

Call us today at:

Martinsville 276-647-3937

Danville 434-793-6912

Chatham 434-432-1500

Rocky Mount 540-483-0284

                                                               or you may email us and someone will respond to you within 1 business day at:

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The mission of Friedrichs Family Eye Center is to provide eye health care and vision services of the highest quality to each patient in a caring and comfortable environment. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the most current diagnostic technology and standards of care available. We are committed to enhancing and preserving God’s precious gift of sight. Our patients’ visual needs and wellness are our highest priority.

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Meet Our Skilled Team

Learn Who We Are

  • Mary-Kathryn Zak
    OD
    Dr. Mary Kathryn Zak attended Indiana University for both her undergraduate degree and doctor of optometry degree.
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  • Gray Friedrichs
    OD
    Dr. Gray Friedrichs began practicing in Martinsville in 1999 after graduating from the Southern College of Optometry. He holds an undergraduate degree from Bridgewater College.
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  • Jill Christian-Friedrichs
    OD
    Dr. Jill Christian-Friedrichs joined Friedrichs Family Eye Center in 2004. She is a graduate of Delaware Valley College and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003.
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  • Casey Ramirez-Cortes
    OD

    Dr. Casey Ramirez Cortes began practicing at Friedrichs Family Eye Center in June 2021. She attended James Madison University and received her optometry degree from The Ohio State University

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  • Michael Jennings
    OD

    Dr. Michael Jennings is originally from Virginia Beach and began practicing at Friedrichs Family Eye Center in March of 2021.  He attended Texas Tech and obtained his optometry degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.  

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Hours of Operaton

Our Regular Schedule

Martinsville Hours

Monday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Chatham Hours

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Danville Hours

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Rocky Mount Hours

Monday:

9:00 am-5:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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