Doctors & Staff

Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Belk Eye Clinic & Optical the leading provider of vision care products and services in Gulfport.

Craig Belk, O.D

Dr. Belk received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Missouri Southern in 1987 and his Doctor of Optometry from University of Missouri- St. Louis in 1991. He did his clinical internships at HuHuKam Memorial Hospital in Sacaton, AZ, Colorado Optometric Center in Denver, CO, and Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS. He began private practice in 1992 and his current staff has been with him since the beginning. Dr. Belk is a Past President of the Mississippi Optometric Association and has served on its board for many years.

Paul M. Williston, OD

Dr. Williston is a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS. He received his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at Mississippi State University and his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Dr Williston’s clinical internships were done at Total Eye Care in Memphis, TN, and with The Eye Institute & Schulz Eye Care in New Port Richey, FL. Dr. Williston is a current member of both the Mississippi and American Optometric Association as well as serving on a legislative committee for the MOA. Dr. Williston has been with Belk Eye Clinic since he began private practice in 2006.