WNC Specialists

Everything we do is centered around giving you unhurried, high-quality vision care with a friendly, personal touch. It's how we've been doing business since 1989. Once you become our patient, you're family.

Richard R. Beauchemin, MD

MD: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD MS: Anatomy, University of Maryland Graduate School, Baltimore, MD Ophthalmology Residency: Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC Member: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, North Carolina Medical Society, The Refractive Surgery Interest Group

 Robert H. Dickey, OD

OD: Illinois College of Optometry Member: American Optometric Association (AOA), AOA Contact Lens Association, Core Vision National Advisory Council, Black Mountain Chamber of Commerce (President)

Thomas J. Turrentine, OD

OD: University of Alabama/Medical Center, Birmingham BS: University of Tennessee Certification: Therapeutic Pharmacology, Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Argon/Krypton and YAG Certificate, Light and Laser Institute

  Swa L. Sapp, RN, BSN

BS: Nursing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill BA: Religion, Duke University, Durham, NC
License: licensed Esthetician, Haywood Community College, Clyde, NC

Professional  Services

• In addition to our friendly, helpful staff, our physicians are devoted to helping you improve your vision.

• With multiple practitioners on staff, doctor availability is no problem, and professional collaboration is quick and easy.