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Dr. Lori Bende

Optometrist

optometrist San Diego, CA Carmel Mountain Vision Care

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Overview

Level

Staff

Function

Healthcare

Tenure

10 years at Carmel Mountain Vision Care

Gender

Female

Connections

307

Position in HealthTal Database

12,945 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the optometrist specialty. Lori Bende is one of them.
1,422 optometrists are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
2 contacts at Carmel Mountain Vision Care are tracked in HealthTal.
Typical optometrist compensation in CA: $112,000 – $207,000 (median $155,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of optometrists in CA: Kaiser Permanente (131), Sole Proprietor (60), Lenscrafters (13).
9% of optometrists in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
77% of optometrists in CA have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed June 2026.

Public records & verifications

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Education

Illinois College Of Optometry

Doctorates

1995

Skills

Contact Lenses Optometry Glasses Healthcare Lenses Eye Exams Glaucoma Treatment Pediatrics Eyewear Lasik Ocular Disease Dry Eye Binocular Vision Vision Therapy Refractive Surgery Eye Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy Orthokeratology

About Carmel Mountain Vision Care

Industry

Health Wellness And Fitness

Office Location

9320 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste E, San Diego, CA

Professional Overview

Dr. Lori Bende is a Optometrist, currently affiliated with Carmel Mountain Vision Care, based in San Diego, CA. As a optometrist, Dr. Bende contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in San Diego, CA. They have been with Carmel Mountain Vision Care for 10 years. Dr. Bende holds academic credentials, including Doctorates, from Illinois College Of Optometry. Core competencies include Contact Lenses, Optometry, Glasses, Healthcare, Lenses. Carmel Mountain Vision Care operates in the Health Wellness And Fitness sector. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit optometrist professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to optometrist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The San Diego, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Lori Bende located?

Dr. Lori Bende is based in San Diego, CA. They are currently affiliated with Carmel Mountain Vision Care.

What is Dr. Lori Bende's specialty?

Dr. Lori Bende specializes in optometrist. Their current role is Optometrist.

Where does Dr. Lori Bende currently work?

Dr. Lori Bende currently works at Carmel Mountain Vision Care. They have been there for 10 years.

What is Dr. Lori Bende's educational background?

Dr. Lori Bende attended Illinois College Of Optometry.

How do I contact Dr. Lori Bende for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a optometrist?

Recruiting optometrists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for optometrists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a optometrist in CA?

optometrists in CA typically earn $112,000 to $207,000 annually, with a median of $155,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.