Dr. Bass was born and raised in the Portland suburb of Parkrose, Oregon. After graduating high school in 1987 he attended Pacific Uiversity, located in the city of Forest Grove, Oregon.

After a stellar high school basketball career he was offered a basketball scholarship to attend Pacific University. From 1987-1991 Dr. Bass earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology and finished as the third all time leading scorer in Pacific history. In October of 2004 John was iducted into the Pacific University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Dr. Bass then attended Pacific University College of Optometry from 1991-1995. Upon graduation with honors, he moved to Fort Worth, Texas to work with Dr. Davidson.
He wants each patient to feel as if there vision concerns were addressed completely and thoroughly.

Dr. Bass is a Therapeutic Optometrist and emphasizes all areas of primary eye care including, very difficult contact lens fittings, treatment of eye disease and, pre and post-op co-managemant of Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), and if there is a kid to be seen then Dr. Bass is a great choice. He loves kids and has often been described as a big kid himself.

Dr. Bass has participated in eye care management with the medical staff of The University of North Texas Health Science Center, and Medical Development International.

Dr. Bass is a proud Christian and member of Gateway Church. He loves to spend time with his wife of 3 years and his son Conner (12), Adisson (3), and Makenna (2).