Doctors & Staff

Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Whatley Eye Care the leading provider of vision care products and services in Opelika.

Russell L. Whatley, O.D.

Education: Dr. Whatley is a Graduate of the University of South Alabama where he earned a Bachlor of Science degree and The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry where he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree.
Practice Info: Dr. Whatley has been in practice in Opelika since 1990, He also practices in Auburn and The Auburn University Student Health Facility.
Memberships: Alabama Optometric Association
American Optometric Association
East Central Alabama Optometric Society
First Baptist Church, Opelika.
Family/Hobbies: Dr. Whatley and his wife, Anita, reside in Auburn with their two sons Blake and Britton. Dr. Whatley enjoys many outdoor hobbies including golf, water skiing and snow skiing.

Dr. Tiffany Rhyne, O.D.

Dr. Rhyne grew up in Enterprise, AL. She married her high school sweetheart, and they have three little boys. She graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor degree in microbiology. Dr. Rhyne obtained her doctorate from UAB School of Optometry. She went on to complete a pediatric residency at UABSO. Dr. Rhyne enjoys caring for all ages but has a special place in her heart for children. She is an honorary member of the AED Honor Society and a member of the Alabama Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, and First Baptist Church of Opelika. Dr. Rhyne enjoys sewing, crafting, and, most of all, spending time with her family.