Emma Gonzalez, O.D.

Emma Gonzalez, O.D. earned her Doctor of Optometry from The University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) in 2000 and completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Texas A&M University in College Station in 1995. During her time at UHCO, she engaged in humanitarian work with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH), participating in missions to various locations, including Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Managua, Nicaragua, and San Blas, Panama. She also gained valuable experience through an externship at Centro Boston de Optometria in Madrid, Spain.

After graduating, Dr. Gonzalez returned to the Rio Grande Valley, where she provided primary optometry care to patients of all ages. She was an active member of the Rio Grande Valley Optometric Society. In 2014, she relocated to the Houston area to continue her practice. In 2007, she obtained certification as an Optometric Glaucoma Specialist from the Texas Optometry Board. Subsequently, in 2012, she became a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, demonstrating her dedication to maintaining nationally recognized standards of education and care.

Fluent in Spanish and English, Dr. Gonzalez ensures effective communication with her patient base. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as pursuing her passion for running, for which she has been an active member of a local running club since 2017.