Michael W. Baumann, O.D.
Dr. Michael Baumann was born and
raised in San Jose, California. He graduated from Bellarmine
College Prep in 1975. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree
in Biology from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where
he met his wife, Rita. Dr. Baumann received a Bachelor of
Science in Visual Science at Pacific University in Forest Grove,
Oregon. In 1984, he earned a Doctors of Optometry degree
graduating from the Pacific University College of Optometry one
week after his first son, Will was born.
He moved his family to Los Angeles where
he gained valuable Optometric experience in Private, Commercial,
and Ophthalmologic Practice settings. His wife, Rita was
teaching kindergarten and the family grew. Two more sons, Danny
and Steven were born three years apart. The Baumann Family
relocated to Visalia by 1990 because they liked the small town
atmosphere. Dr. Baumann leased his office in Wal-Mart where he
practiced optometry for 12 years. He enjoyed fitting and
prescribing contact lenses. He also provided eye exams to
patients in nursing homes and for the Good News Center.
Dr. Baumann joined the Visalia Eye
Center team in 2004. He is active in his church and loves to
travel with his family. He is an accomplished and dedicated
marathon runner having raced in more than 50 marathons including
the prestigious Boston Marathon twice.
Curriculum Vitae

California International Marathon
December 8, 1996
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