Bidwell Optometry Employee Directory

Dr. Wademan graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 2008. After graduation, Dr. Wademan had dreams of owning her own private practice and in 2011, did just that at Bidwell Optometry. She practices comprehensive optometry with training in family eye care, contact lens fittings, eye disease, co-management of laser vision/cataract s... urgery, dry eye disease and pediatrics. She has grown up in the Sacramento area, receiving her undergraduate degree from University of California at Davis in biology with emphasis in neurology, physiology and behavior. She enjoys connecting with patients on a genuine level and desires to educate patients to enrich their lives. Dr. Wademan enjoys her many roles at Bidwell Optometry but she also cherishes her role as mom of 2 girls, and a wife to an amazing husband. She enjoys photography, circus animal cookies and running. Dr. Patel grew up in Dixon, California, and received her bachelor's degree in physiology from the University of California at Davis in 2003. She then moved to Houston, Texas, for her optometric training. As an optometry student, she helped to provide free eye care to the displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She completed her externship training at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs hospital, as well as completing another rotation with a private practice in Houston. Dr. Patel received her Doctorate in Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2007 and has practiced optometry for over a decade. She enjoys providing primary eye care and fitting contact lenses, especially multifocal contact lenses. Dr. Patel strives to provide the best possible eye care for each and every patient. When she is not providing patient care, Dr. Patel enjoys concerts, writing, and swimming. In 1981 he opened his private practice in Folsom, Ca. He built a loyal patient base in Folsom for 38 years after retiring in 2019 from practicing optometry. We don't believe in just settling for a pair of boring glasses. 90% of your selfie begins with your ...Read More