Our Team

Dr. Karen Summers took over the practice of Dr. Paul Jacobs in January 2020, continuing a legacy of over 30 years of dedicated eye health and vision care for the Oak Hill community. Growing up in Victoria, Texas, Dr. Summers graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry after earning her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in College Station. She proudly served our nation’s veterans during her residency in primary care and ocular disease at the VA system in Boston.

Dr. Summers enjoys treating patients of all ages, from children to grandparents. Since moving to southwest Austin in 2012, she has been an active member of the community. Outside of the office, she loves exploring local hiking and biking trails with her family and cooking with her three sons.

Dr. Riddhi Gohel earned her Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University and her Doctorate in Optometry from the New England College of Optometry. During her Boston rotation, she specialized in fitting specialty contact lenses. Dr. Gohel's first year of practice in Dallas provided her with extensive experience in treating conditions like keratoconus, corneal scarring, post-corneal transplant, and severe dry eye disease.

Now a proud Austinite, Dr. Gohel is passionate about traveling, discovering new restaurants, performing Bharatnatyam dance, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Susan, our office manager since 2022, ensures that every patient at Austin EyeWorks has an exceptional experience. Originally from Virginia and a graduate of the College of William and Mary, Susan has called Austin home since 2008. Outside of work, she enjoys walking the hike and bike trail with her family, trying out new recipes, and watching TV dramas.

Braden joined Austin EyeWorks as a technician in January 2023. A native of Austin, Texas, he loves interacting with patients to ensure their glasses are in perfect condition. Braden is passionate about fitness and can often be found lifting weights at the gym or running in his free time.

Ariella has been our insurance coordinator since May 2023. Her career in optometry began in 2017 as a technician, working alongside Dr. Summers. As an insurance coordinator, Ariella enjoys diving into the administrative aspects of providing quality eye care. She loves playing pickleball, spending time with family and friends, shopping, and discovering new eateries. Ariella is dedicated to helping others, fostering positivity, and solving challenges. She's always ready to greet you with a smile at the front desk!

Alessandra, originally from Italy, is our dedicated optometric technician. She is multilingual, a yoga teacher, and a proud Nonna. Alessandra is passionate about helping patients achieve clear, healthy vision through thorough eye exams and brings a kind, caring spirit that puts patients at ease.

Mark joined our practice as an optician in November 2023 after moving from Oklahoma to Austin.

He enjoys helping patients find the perfect fit in frames and lenses, ensuring they both look and see their best. In his spare time, Mark loves running the trails at Town Lake, kayaking, and learning new languages.