Kellie Bassion, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Specializing in:
Glaucoma, Primary Care Optometry, and Contact Lenses
Nova Southeastern University
Residency in Primary Care with Emphasis in Low Vision/Geriatrics
Nova Southeastern University
O.D.
Nova Southeastern University
B.S. – Vision Science
University of Central Florida
B.S. – Molecular Biology and Microbiology
University of Central Florida
B.S. – Psychology
- American Academy of Optometry
- American Optometric Association
What Dr. Bassion’s Patients Are Saying
“This was the most professional organization that I have worked with. Everyone is on the same page to get the job done efficiently and effectively.”
-George P.
About Dr. Bassion
Kellie Bassion, O.D., F.A.A.O., is a native Central Floridian. She graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida before graduating as a Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society member from Nova Southeastern University.
During her residency, Dr. Bassion enjoyed teaching students in their clinical rotations in both primary care and low vision clinics. She also had the pleasure of lecturing in many different settings, including to faculty, students, and abroad in Ireland.
Dr.Bassion has been working at Ocala Eye since 2021, focusing primarily on Glaucoma patients working alongside Dr.ElMallah. As a team, Dr.ElMallah and Dr.Bassion review cases together and work in tandem to treat all their patients. Patients scheduled to see Dr.ElMallah may see both of them or just one of them. In addition to her work with Glaucoma patients, Dr. Bassion works a few days a week seeing primary care optometry patients in Dunnellon.
Dr.Bassion has also obtained her fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry.
Outside the office, Dr. Bassion enjoys spending time with her family and two children. She is an avid reader and enjoys cooking, yoga, and spending time outdoors.
