Caring for Rhode Island eyes since 2005

Dr. Sellechio is a lifelong Warwick resident and has been practicing optometry in Rhode Island since 2002. He received his doctorate with clinical honors from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. He received his bachelors degree in biology from Rhode Island College after having graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick. Dr. Sellechio provides comprehensive family eye care with a focus on management of ocular disease including infections, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and retinal disease. He also provides complete contact lens care, including specialty contact lenses. He is Clinical Instructor of Optometry with the New England College of Optometry, and an Affiliated Professor of Optometry with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the Illinois College of Optometry, and Midwestern University. He teaches optometry to interns and residents from these schools at the Providence VA Medical Center and is a member of the National Association of VA Optometrists. When not looking at eyes, he enjoys photography and spending time outdoors.

Dr. Gardner grew up in Warwick, having graduated from Toll Gate High School with high honors. She subsequently received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Boston University and Doctorate of Optometry from The New England College of Optometry. Her diverse clinical education included sites such as community healthcare centers, Veteran's Hospitals, and multi-disciplinary private practice. She received clinical honors during her fourth year internship and was the recipient of The William Feinbloom Low Vision Award for outstanding achievement in low vision. Her clinical interests include contact lenses, pediatrics, and management of eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, dry eye syndrome, and age-related macular degeneration. She has experience speaking Spanish in several healthcare settings. Dr. Gardner practices complete family eye care and welcomes new patients of all ages. Outside of the office she enjoys the outdoors, playing golf, hiking, and skiing.

Dr. Branca is a Rhode Island native, who grew up in Western Cranston, and is a proud Cranston High School West alumnus. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island (URI) Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, and completed her Doctor of Optometry at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Healthy Sciences (MCPHS) University School of Optometry in 2020. While obtaining her doctorate degree, Dr. Branca received membership into the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society, and received the Alcon Case Award for demonstrated excellence in contact lens patient care. Dr. Branca completed her residency in advanced ocular disease and primary care at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Providence, RI, at which time she managed ocular disease and complex ocular conditions in a veteran patient population. When not practicing Optometry, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.