Our Doctors

​​​​​Richard N. Rogers, O.D. Dr. Rogers is a Native of Hardin County. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 1973. He decided to go to Optometry school instead of Veterinary school because he thought it would be more rewarding to help people. 

 Dr. Rogers graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis in 1978. He then practiced in Cleveland, TN with Dr. Charles Walker from 1978 to 1980. He has worked in this practice in the same location in downtown Savannah, TN for more than 40 years. 

 He is a member of the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, the West Tennessee Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association. He has been a member of the First Methodist Church in downtown Savannah for the past 60+ years where he has taught first and second grade Sunday school classes. 

 He is an avid outdoors enthusiast who loves horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, and almost all other outdoor activities. Dr. Rogers has lived on a farm his entire life and enjoys raising horses and various other farm animals. 

He is married to Cindy Rogers. They have two children: Levi and Erin - both have attended Auburn University. Levi graduated in 2009 and Erin graduated in 2012. 

 Dr. Rogers thoroughly enjoys working with his patients and not only getting to know them, but caring for and getting to know all their family members as well. He enjoys the clinical/medical aspect of Optometry and wants his patients to know that he is always there for them in emergency situations. He provides the best acute care possible and works closely with a wide variety of specialists to provide assistance, no matter the situation.

​​​​​Dr. Patrick Jones is also a native of Hardin County. He attended Hardin County High School, and later went on to graduate from Union University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He went on to attend the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where he obtained his doctorate of Optometry. 

 While attending Optometry school, Dr. Jones was involved in the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, Optometric Private Practice Club, Lions Club, and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists. He was President of the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, where he organized and helped lead medical mission trips to both Nicaragua and Haiti! 

 Dr. Jones's primary focus is in ocular disease, but he enjoys all aspects of Optometry. He provides full-scope Optometric care to patiens of all ages, from pediatrics to adults. Dr. Jones delivers the most up-to-date technology and services for his patients. 

 Although optometry is his passion Dr. Jones will tell you that family time is the most important thing to him. He is married to Morgan Jones and they have two daughters, Isla and Margot. Outside of clinic he is very involved in his church at First Baptist Selmer and loves to spend time with his family.