Dr. Bradley Daniel, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
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Originally from Dallas, Texas, Dr. Bradley Daniel graduated cum laude from Oklahoma State University with degrees in Mathematics and University Studies. Dr. Daniel received his Doctorate of Optometry from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry, graduating magna cum laude. Dr. Daniel is a residency trained medical optometrist, having received advanced clinical training in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease and is certified in laser vision correction, anterior segment laser procedures and other minor surgical procedures. Dr. Daniel is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), as well as a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (ABO).
During his time in Stillwater, Dr. Daniel was a member of the university’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. As a cadet, Dr. Daniel was awarded the Commander’s Scholarship; a full academic scholarship awarded to the program’s top ranked cadet. Upon commissioning as a distinguished graduate from AFROTC, Dr. Daniel spent the next three years on active duty as a pilot, logging the majority of his flight hours in the T-6 Texan II. While attending Northeastern State University, Dr. Daniel served as the chapter president of the national optometric honor society, Beta Sigma Kappa. Aside from being selected to be the teaching assistant for first year clinical students, he was heavily involved in multiple school clubs. Dr. Daniel traveled on a mission trip to Roatan Honduras, helping provide over 1,000 comprehensive eye health exams as a member of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity. Prior to graduating, Dr. Daniel was nationally recognized by the Heart of American Eye Care Congress for his research in radiofrequency surgical modalities. Dr. Daniel completed his external clinical rotations at Vold Vision in Fayetteville, Arkansas, followed by a residency in Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery at EyeCare Associates of South Tulsa. At both locations, Dr. Daniel received extensive training under the guidance of nationally recognized board-certified ophthalmologists and residency-trained optometrists, in the management of glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and surgical co-management of cataract and LASIK patients. Dr. Daniel subsequently completed a two‑year, fellowship‑equivalent glaucoma program with subspecialty ophthalmologists and earned the American Board of Optometry’s Certification of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Glaucoma. Dr. Daniel remains deeply engaged in his profession as an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, where he currently serves on the OAOP Congress Committee. He regularly authors articles for leading optometry and ophthalmology journals and online platforms and is a sought-after speaker at continuing-education events for fellow eye-care professionals. Active in his local church community, he volunteers in outreach programs and family ministries. Away from work, Dr. Daniel keeps active playing soccer, basketball, and golf, enjoys live music and travel, and shares life with his wife, Dr. Irina Daniel, and their two children. |