Our Doctors
Dr. Timothy Hodges
Specialties
Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, General Ophthalmology
Locations
Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center, Inc.
Advanced Vision Institute
Douglas Community Clinic
Dr. Timothy Hodges has served in the Army’s Flight Surgeons Corp. and was part of the medical support team at the 97th General Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany during Desert Storm. His professional associations are many, and his dedication to his profession is exemplary. Dr. Timothy Hodges is an avid learner; he attends various ophthalmology conferences yearly so that he remains abreast of current and new surgical procedures, eye disease management and eye disease treatment modalities. His desire to be the best in his profession translates to excellent patient care and a state-of-the-art eye care and surgical center. His private practice in Virginia allowed him to meet and treat several well-known politicians, musicians and sportsmen.
Dr. Timothy Hodges specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology with a special interest in laser vision correction and no-stitch cataract surgery.
He has been doing refractive surgery for over 10 years and has performed thousands of procedures. Dr. Hodges earned his medical degree from Ohio State University. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Cincinnati. He served as a flight surgeon before deciding upon a career in ophthalmology. He completed his residency training in the world-renowned Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Among his many professional distinctions, Dr. Timothy Hodges is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association of Cataract Refractive Surgery and an active member of the Arizona and Tucson Society of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Angela Hodges
Specialties
Medical Consultations, Refractive Consultations, Contact Lenses
Locations
Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center, Inc.
Dr. Angela Hodges has a wealth of optometric experience that enhances the ophthalmology services provided by the Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center. Her expertise in primary eye care, diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders and contact lens fittings has elevated the staff’s knowledge of eye care and motivated the employees to be the best that they can at their jobs. Dr. Angela Hodges has practiced optometry in many different facets. She initially practiced as an Army Captain at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. As a civilian, she has been involved with many well-known optical chains and was a solo optometric practitioner in the state of Virginia from 1991 through 1998.
Dr. Samantha L. C. Nogales
Specialties
Medical Consultations, Refractive Consultations, Contact Lenses
Locations
Hodges Eye Care & Surgical Center, Inc.
Dr. Samantha L. C. Nogales is an Arizona native born and raised in Tucson. She is a proud alumna of the University of Arizona and received her doctorate from Southern California College of Optometry where she graduated with honors. She then went on to specialize in ocular disease and low vision by completing a residency at the Southern Arizona Veteran’s Administration in Tucson, AZ.
Active in her profession and with an ongoing dedication to provide excellent patient care, Dr. Nogales has published various scientific, ocular disease-related posters and papers, as well as presented continuing education for the local optometry community. She strives to stay current in all aspects of licensed by the Arizona Board of Optometry and is an active member of the Arizona Optometric Association, the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association and Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society.
Dr. Nogales practices full scope Optometric care with emphasis on ocular disease treatments and management including diabetes, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and “red eyes”; pre and post-op care for iLASIK and cataract surgery, as well as routine exams and contact lenses.
She lives in Northwest Tucson with her husband, Thomas, and they are currently expecting their first child. She enjoys hiking mountain trails with her dog, Macy, spending time with her family and swimming.


