David J. Benkle - Optometrist
Dr. David Benkle, has been practicing optometry since 1982. He received his undergraduate training from UC San Diego. After graduating there, he spent 2 years at the University of North Dakota attending graduate classes and lecturing in Beginning Chemistry.
After careful consideration, Dr. Benkle decided to pursue a career as an Optometrist and was priviledged to attend Pacific University's College of Optometry in Oregon. After receiving his degree, he purchased a practice and moved to Stockton, California, where he still resides.
Dr. Benkle became involved in the areas Optometry Professional Association, sitting on the local board and eventually becoming President of the San Joaquin Optometric Society. He then decided he could do more to further the profession and started volunteering and working at the state level for the California Optometric Association.
Dr. Benkle has two adult sons who live and work in the Bay Area. He is happily married to his wife, Fay, who is a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at a local hospital. They are active and enjoy a number of activities and hobbies. The couple likes to travel and enjoy seeing new places. They both ride Motorcycles and enjoy getting on a racetrack.
Dr. Benkle has two offices in Stockton for your convenience, one in North Lincoln Center, and one Downtown by the Stockton Waterfront to accommodate patients from all regions of Stockton. We are open 5 days a week, and are open through the lunch hour.