Anthony J. Rudick, O.D.
Education: B.S. Biological Sciences; California State University Chico Graduated top of class
Optometry School: University of California Berkeley
Training: University of California Berkeley – Meredith Morgan Eye Center, VA Hospitals; Fresno CA, Reno NV, Tacoma WA
Clinical Interests: Keratoconus, Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Ocular Disease
Community Service: Lions Club, Rotary International, Vice President of Paradise Scholarship Foundation
Interests: Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Cycling, Shooting sports, Raised locally and supporting his hometown of Paradise
Dr. Rudick was born and raised in Paradise, CA, and is proud to serve the community he has always called home. A graduate of Paradise High School (Class of 2001), he pursued his undergraduate studies at California State University, Chico, earning a degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Nutritional Science. Driven by a passion for eye health and patient care, he continued his education at the University of California, Berkeley, completing his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2009.
During his time at Berkeley, Dr. Rudick met his wife, Dr. Ann-Chi Chen, sharing both a love for optometry and a commitment to excellence in patient care. His clinical training included externships at the Veterans Administration Hospitals in Tacoma, WA, Fresno, CA, and Reno, NV, where he gained valuable experience in treating complex ocular conditions.
Returning to the Chico/Paradise area, Dr. Rudick furthered his education by enrolling in the Master’s Program in Public Administration at CSU Chico, with an emphasis in Health Care Administration. Since 2009, he has been dedicated to providing high-quality eye care to his patients in Chico and Paradise.
As the co-owner of Ridge Eye Care Inc., which he co-founded with Dr. Barthelow in 2010, Dr. Rudick has a special clinical interest in glaucoma and dry eye disease. In addition to his patient care responsibilities, he spends much of his administrative time overseeing clinical trials and advocating for expanded access to care in partnership with Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Rudick is an avid outdoorsman with a deep passion for fly fishing and shooting sports. He cherishes spending his free time in the mountains alongside his wife, daughter, and their four beloved dogs.
