Dr. Kamnetz completed his undergraduate work at Valparaiso University in Indiana. He went on to optometry school at Indiana University. Since that point, Dr. Kamnetz has accumulated 20 years of optometry experience. After spending nearly 15 years at the Texas State Optical in Barton Creek Mall, Dr. Kamnetz decided to relocate his practice to the Westlake/Rollingwood area in 2007. Dr. Kamnetz is known in the optical community for his high standards in the field and his high degree of customer service. Dr Kamnetz is on the TSO Board of Directors and is a current member of the Texas Optometric Association.
Doctors and Staff
Gregg Kamnetz, OD
Dr. Shelley Porrier
Dr. Poirrier is a native of Louisiana. She went High School in Plaquemine, Louisiana. She went on to attend LSU in Baton Rouge where she obtained a degree in Zoology in 1996. Dr. Poririer has lived in Austin since completing her graduate work at The University of Houston College of Optometry in 2000. Her husband Wally is also an Optometrist. She enjoys crafting, reading, hiking, kayaking and playing with her young son and newly born daughter.
Stefan
Office Manager
Stefan has served in the optical industry for 10 years. He started as an optician for Dr. Samit's Hour Eyes in Tyson's Corner, Virginia. What initially started as a part time job for income while attendance at George Mason University quickly became a viable career path. Stefan left Virginia for Texas in 1999and joined Dr. Kamnetz's staff shortly thereafter. The two shared very like minded visions when it came to practice management and shortly thereafter Stefan became the General Manager for the practice. Email: Stefan@drkamnetz.com
Elton
Office Manager
Elton has been in the optical industry for nearly 15 years. Originally from Belmeade, Texas, Elton relocated to Austin in 1996. He worked for numerous optometrists in the area before eventually settling down in with Dr. Kamnetz's practice. Elton, co-manages the practice with Stefan with his main focus on medical optometry and contact lenses. Perhaps Elton's best attribute is his 'patient first' style. You would be hard pressed to find a more outgoing and friendly individual in any industry. Email: Elton@drkamnetz.com
Enny
Optician
Joe
Laboratory Technician
Joe relocated to Austin from west Texas back in 2004. Joe has been with Dr. Kamnetz since 2005. He is currently pursuing a degree in college on a part time basis. Joe is one of our skilled lab technicians. Joe is probably the most regimented employee that we have here at Texas State Optical. It is his attention to detail that makes him a great asset to the staff. Email: joe@drkamnetz.com
Jessica
Optician