Meet Our Team

Dan Yoakum, OD, PA

Dr. Dan Yoakum, a native of Indiana, moved to Raleigh in 1985. He graduated cum laude from NC State with a Bachelors degree in Microbiology and a minor in Genetics. He attended the prestigious Pennsylvania College of Optometry where he graduated in 1995 with Clinical Honors. He completed general Optometric externships at Quantico Naval base and Hahnemann University School of Medicine, and a Pediatric externship at The Eye Institute of Philadelphia. Dr. Yoakum has been practicing as a licensed Optometrist for over 25 years. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and NC State Optometric Society.

Dr. Yoakum is married to Kim, who works in our optical department. They have four children, three of whom are triplets. Dr. Yoakum is active in his church and in his spare time he enjoys working out, hiking, reading and learning to play the banjo. He is also an avid N.C. State fan….Go Pack!

Exciting News!!! Heritage Eye Care is Now Part of The Eye Institute!

For over twenty years The Eye Institute has been serving the vision care needs of the Wake Forest, Raleigh and Knightdale communities. With our focus on advancements in clinical care, comprehensive eye care and fashion forward eyewear you can entrust your family's vision care to our doctors and staff. In Wake Forest, Drs. Yoakum, Luu and Stone and staff will continue to lead the practice. So contact us to check out what's new at TEI in Wake Forest and experience the TEI difference!