Meet Our Eye Care Team in Northern Nevada

Reno optometrist, Dr. Daniel Rowan, was raised in Western Canada and attended Norwich University in Vermont on a hockey scholarship. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in both biology and sports medicine, he received his Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from the New York College of Optometry in 2001. He performed rotations in a Queens VA hospital, specializing in glaucoma care, and an outpatient eye clinic in the Bronx. Immediately after graduating, he moved to Nevada and is now considered a top Reno optometrist. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and is board-certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry for the treatment and management of ocular diseases.

Dr. Rowan, his wife Amy, and their three children have lived in Reno for 20 years. Dr. Rowan enjoys golf, camping, fishing, and watching his children participate in sports. He also enjoys watching all sports and cheering on the Wolf Pack.

Mark Michitsch is a Reno native and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1984. He attended the Southern California College of Optometry and obtained his Doctor of Optometry (OD) in 1988. After graduation, Dr. Michitsch served a three-year residency in ocular disease with Omni Eye Services. He then returned to work as an optometrist in Reno and has been practicing here since 1991.

​In his spare time, Dr. Michitsch enjoys golfing and watching his two daughters participate in softball tournaments throughout the area. Having been a local Reno eye doctor for many years, it is no surprise that Dr. Michitsch is a Wolf Pack fan. He enjoys attending football and basketball games with his wife, Susan.

Dr. Belaustegui, known as “Dr. B” to her patients, is a native Reno optometrist who graduated with honors from the University of Nevada, Reno. She was one of two Western Interstate Commission recipients of the Higher Education scholarship to pursue her optometric career. Dr. Belaustegui completed the doctorate program from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2008 as a recipient of the Pacific University Optometric School Dean’s scholarship and as a member of Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.

Dr. B chose to extend her education and accepted a residency program, working and studying under the ophthalmologists at Eye Care Associates of Nevada in Reno and Las Vegas. Through this residency program, she obtained an exceptional understanding of the surgical procedures and the pre/post-operative care required. She was also able to get glaucoma certification as a Nevada eye doctor.

Dr. Belaustegui worked in private practices for several years until she purchased Central Nevada Vision in 2012. While greatly enjoying primary care, Dr. Belaustegui is a Reno eye doctor that is enthusiastic about augmenting her practice and providing a rural community with specialized glaucoma care and surgical co-management. Dr. B takes pride in being a Reno eye doctor who creates a warm atmosphere and allocates enough time and good communication with every patient.

When she’s not practicing, Dr. Belaustegui enjoys spending time with her animals, especially her three-legged dog, Rocky. Nevada has kept Dr. Belaustegui in the area with all it offers in mountain sports and beautiful scenery. You can often find her in the outdoors when not hard at work.

​Raised in the Central Valley of California, Dr. Manpreet Rehal attended California State University, Stanislaus, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science. She then graduated with her Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from Illinois College of Optometry in 2015.

While in school, Dr. Rehal completed internships in Lexington, San Diego, Detroit, and Chicago, where she specialized in ocular disease, vision therapy, and contact lenses. After graduating, she moved back to the Central Valley, where she worked in various practice settings. Dr. Rehal is also fluent in Hindi and Punjabi. Before practicing as a Reno optometrist, she was recently working in an ophthalmology office before moving to Reno after her wedding.

She and her husband enjoy the numerous outdoor activities the Reno-Tahoe region offers, including hiking and snowboarding. ​

Dr. Mitman was born and raised in Montana and attended Montana State University, where she obtained her bachelor’s in neuroscience and cell biology. After graduating, she attended Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon.

Dr. Mitman completed her clinical externships in Washington, Wyoming, and Utah, where she focused on ocular disease and contact lenses. After graduating with her Doctor of Optometry (OD) in 2018, she moved to the area for a one-year Reno eye doctor residency with Sierra Nevada VA, furthering her education in ocular disease and primary care optometry.

In her spare time, Dr. Mitman loves to spend time with her husband and new puppy, Indy. They enjoy hiking, camping, and exploring all the outdoor activities that the Reno/Tahoe area offers.

Nevada optometrist, Christopher Qualls grew up in California’s Central Valley. He received his bachelor’s degree in Biology: Systems Physiology at San Jose State University. Afterwards, he attended Pacific University School of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. Shortly after graduating he and his wife moved to Reno.

Dr. Qualls completed his internships in California at the Fresno VA, Missouri, Montana at Malmstrom Airforce Base, and Wyoming at Fort Washakie IHS. Dr. Qualls is board certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease.

On the weekends you are likely to find Dr. Qualls fishing, hiking, and or camping. He and his wife with their two dogs enjoy exploring the great outdoor opportunities Northern Nevada has to offer.

Dr. MaryAnn Ellement grew up in San Diego and completed her undergraduate degree in Nutrition Science at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. She then studied and completed her Doctorate in Optometry at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry.

Dr. Ellement grew up bilingual and is fluent in Spanish. During her studies in Puerto Rico, she was able to refine her comprehensive eye exams in both English and Spanish. As a part of her doctorate program, she completed clinical rotations at the Veterans Affairs clinic in Gainesville, Florida and at a private practice in Plano, Texas.

Clinically, Dr. Ellement is interested in ocular surface diseases and specialty contact lenses. When she’s not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, in the beauty of the outdoors.

Dr. Matthew Earhart was born and raised in Carson City, Nevada, graduating from both Carson High School and the University of Nevada, Reno. From there he attended Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon where he earned his Doctorate of Optometry in 2007. While in Forest Grove, he also received his Master’s of Education with an emphasis on visual function in learning from Pacific University College of Education. Dr. Earhart is glaucoma certified and has given multiple lectures on the subject. Furthermore, he has done community work in both Ecuador and Mexico. Dr. Earhart’s hobbies not only include flying (has his private pilot certificate and is related to Amelia Earhart), off-roading, and hiking, but he also takes time to enjoy concerts and local entertainment, including Wolf Pack sports. He has worked in California, Oregon, and Washington but is happy to finally call Nevada home again.