Our Team

Dr. Rebecca Uhlig is our in-house expert on eye diseases. After earning her Doctorate in Optometry from Ohio State University, Dr. Uhlig concentrated on detection and treatment of eye disease through post-graduate training in referral-only specialty clinics. She completed a residency in ocular disease at Cincinnati Eye Institute and worked in the Department of Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University Medical School. Her extensive experience in treating glaucoma, dry eyes, and other ocular pathology has allowed Hawthorne Vision Center to take our eye-health care to a higher level. A former English major, Dr. Uhlig strives for clear communication in order to develop a good patient-doctor relationship. Her friendly manner and refusal to use big “ academic words” when explaining concepts helps encourage her patients to feel comfortable discussing their concerns and personal visual needs. As a transplant to Oregon, she appreciates hearing about special places to visit or hike in the Pacific Northwest. She and her husband traded in their motorcycle for a baby several years ago, and are looking forward to going hiking & camping with the now-toddler, interspersed with quiet time at home with the cats when the toddler sleeps!

Dr. Love’s specialties include pediatrics, vision related learning disorders, and maximizing binocular vision. His relaxed attitude and quick wit put all his patients, young and not so young, at ease. Dr. Love comes to us from northern California, but spent some time on the East Coast earning his optometry degree at the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. His interest in the visual issues that affect children led him to additional training with a pediatrics and vision therapy residency program at Pacific University. Dr. Love hopes to earn status as a native Oregonian by volunteering at vision screenings with the Special Olympics of Oregon and participating in Lions Club events throughout the state. In addition, he enjoys providing free eye care on several trips to low-income areas of Mexico. And yes, that’s his real name! Dr. Love is also an avid bicycle commuter. If you come to your appointment by bike, feel free to lock it up to Dr. Love’s bike parked in the back lot of the office, under the covered lot around the corner on 48th, or in the bike lot across the street at Por que No. Dr. Love is accepting new patients and is available for appointments Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday all day, and Saturdays.

Dr. McIlhattan treats the entire gamut of primary eye care, from glasses to glaucoma and contact lenses to conjunctivitis (pink eye.) A lifelong northwesterner he has lived continually in and around the Portland metro area since the 1980s. He is a graduate of Portland State University and got his optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. He and his wife and daughter love to spend their time camping, biking and eating their way around the wilds of the metro area.

Nina has worked as an optician in several cities but is a Portland native. She believes that a frame is a personal reflection of style and with over 15 years experience she loves helping people find their new look. Just ask to see her Pinterest board of optical fashion! She takes pride in the precise and detailed work that is required of an optician. When not at work, you will find her hiking and swimming with her giant rescue pooch and planning her next adventure to travel the world.

Matthew is a native Oregonian born in Albany. He started in the optical field in 2013 and enjoys all areas of patient care including helping with your glasses or getting patients prepped for the doctor. Outside of work, he enjoys movies, the occasional video game, sports are a big part of his life. Make sure to chat about your favorite team if you get the opportunity to work with Matthew.

Meet Jaron. He comes to us from Chicago with 6+ years of experience in the optical field. Since his move, he has enjoyed all of the great hiking spots Oregon has to offer. In his free time, Jaron enjoys rooting on his favorite teams, the St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues. He also enjoys searching through antique shops to find hidden treasures. Jarons friendly smile and outgoing personality sure to make you feel at home here at HVC!

Christie is newer to Hawthorne Vision Center, but definitely not new to the optical world. She has been an optician for over 23 years. She loves creating that one on one relationship with each individual patient and gives the utmost care to your frames and optical needs. She is a team player and has a caring and kind demeanor. She has hard working and loves to stay busy while being a positive energy around the office. We are so excited to have her on board and can not wait to share her positivity with you all!