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Austin Taylor

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Meet Dr. Austin Taylor (Jacksonville, FL)

Austin L. Taylor, O.D., earned his Doctor of Optometry from Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry in Glendale, Arizona, in 2023. Before that, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, in 2018.

Throughout his academic journey, Austin received several scholarships and grants, including the Joe Frazier Scholarship, the HOPE Grant from the Government of Georgia, and the Satilla REA Scholarship.

Austin also completed additional training, such as Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association and various optometric skills training at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry.

He gained experience as an Optometry Technician at Eye Tech Eyes and also worked as a Challenge Course Facilitator at Georgia Outdoor Recreation.

Austin completed internships at Midwestern University Eye Institute, Batavia VA Medical Center, Eye Centers of South Florida, and Edwin Y. Endo, OD and Associates, where he gained valuable clinical experience. Additionally, he dedicated his time to volunteer work with UGA Heroes and Sandy Creek Conservation Park Volunteer.


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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

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Shannon T. - Mar 28, 2026
I had such a great experience today and had to share. From the moment I walked in for my eye exam, ... everything was seamless. The front staff was warm and welcoming, and the assistant was knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable right away. But I really want to highlight Dr. William Gebhard — he was outstanding. He was incredibly professional, thorough, and took the time to explain everything in a way that actually made sense. I never felt rushed, and for the first time in a long time, I genuinely felt like my concerns were heard and taken seriously. You can tell he truly cares about his patients and wants to get things right, not just get you in and out. The experience didn’t stop there — the gentleman in the eyeglass area was just as great. Super easy to talk to, no pressure at all, and somehow managed to pull 4 pairs of glasses that were all spot-on for me. He also walked me through my insurance and made the whole process simple. Overall, just an all-around excellent experience. Dr. Gebhard and the entire team really set the bar high — highly recommend if you’re looking for thorough, thoughtful care.
Brien A. - Mar 18, 2026
Every person (staff AND doctor) that I dealt with was polite, professional, and seemed quite compete... nt. They all seemed to care about the quality of the exam I received. Any questions I had were answered in an understandable way for me (a layperson), but with no hint of condescension. I have total confidence in the care I received here yesterday. I would recommend this clinic to my friends and family.