Melody – Office Manager
Andye – Clinical Operations Manager
Adriana – Optical Manager
About Us
TESTIMONIALS
“I had laser surgery….it went perfectly!”
– Kelly D.
“Highly recommend New Braunfels Vision Center. The staff within the center provides the best patient services and always are very helpful.”
– Mirta J.
“Everyone from the front office to the end of my appointment was friendly and kind. If you’re looking for an eye doctor, this is the place to go!”
– Sara A.
“The first day I met the doctors at NBVC, I knew I would be okay there!”
– Katharine F.
Our Talented Eye Doctors

Dr. S. Grant Smith
Dr. Smith graduated Magna Cum Laude from LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
He attended Medical School at the Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha Nebraska, where he graduated in 1987 with his Doctorate of Medicine.
Dr. Smith completed his internship at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. He was a fellow in corneal research at the University of Texas Medical School in San Antonio. Dr. Smith was in residence at the Louisiana State University Medical School in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school with honors and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Smith has been board certified since 1994.
Dr. Smith and his wife, Lisa, are raising their family in New Braunfels.
Dr. S. Grant Smith

Dr. Joshua Levar
He attended graduate school at the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center in Fort Worth, Texas where he completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Research. His thesis work was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in New Orleans in 2004.
He attended medical school at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas, where he graduated in 2008 with his Doctorate of Medicine.
Dr. Levar completed his surgical internship at Baylor in Houston, Texas and residency in ophthalmology at Loyola in Chicago, Illinois. His research involving ophthalmic pharmacology was presented at the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting in Miami in 2011. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Joshua Levar

Dr. Travis Parker
Dr. Parker completed his internship and residency in ophthalmology at the University of Missouri. He has multiple publications in ophthalmology focusing on cataract surgery research, and was an editor for numerous chapters in an ophthalmology surgical textbook.
He returned to his hometown of New Braunfels with his wife, Meghan, and three children. Dr. Parker is dedicated to serving the community where he grew up. Outside of his medical practice, he is a licensed pilot and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities in the Texas Hill Country with his family.
Dr. Travis Parker

Dr. Jessica L. Tompkins
During her externship rotations, Dr. Tompkins received extensive training in specialty contact lenses, keratoconus, neuro-optometric rehabilitation for brain injuries, diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, as well as co-management care for INTACS, PRK, and LASIK procedures. Her special interests include contact lenses and dry eye management.
Dr. Tompkins is a therapeutic optometrist and glaucoma specialist. She is a member of the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.
Dr. Tompkins feels very blessed to be a part of the NBVC team and loves living in New Braunfels. When not examining eyes, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, snow skiing, water sports, and volunteering for the New Braunfels area Young Life.
Dr. Jessica L. Tompkins
Our Valuable Team
Managers
Front Office Coordinators
Barbara
Margie
Karen
Sandy
Ophthalmic Assistants
Diana
Ashley
Misty
Andrew
Aaron
Kristina
Ryan
Opticians
Nicole
Kinzie
Surgical Coordinator
Gabi
Insurance Coordinator
Emily
Billing Specialist
Sylvia