Dr. Maqbool Ahmad
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Maqbool Ahmad, M.D. Dr. Ahmad graduated from King Edward Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan, in 1968. He completed his Ophthalmology Residency at Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, his Internship at Deaconess Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Ocular Pathology Residency at Homer G. Phillips Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Retina Fellowship, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, and his... Read More
Dr. Faisel Ahmad
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Faisel Ahmad, M.D. Dr. Faisel Ahmad is a fully licensed ophthalmologist in Illinois and Missouri who practices ophthalmology and specializes in cataract surgery and medical retinal treatments. Dr. “Faisel” is a native southern Illinoisan having grown up in southern Illinois and graduating from Carbondale High School. He completed is undergraduate education at Northwestern University... Read More
Dr. Omar Ahmad
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Omar Ahmad, M.D. Dr. Omar Ahmad was born and raised in Southern Illinois. After graduating from Carbondale Community High School as class valedictorian, he attended The University of Chicago for his undergraduate studies. Dr. Omar graduated as a Student Marshall, an award given to the top twenty graduates in his class. He then studied... Read More
Dr. George Ortiz
Friday, February 8th, 2019
George Ortiz, M.D. Dr. George Ortiz graduated from the University of Puerto Rico at San Juan, May 1984 and received a Doctorate Degree in Medicine, June 1984. Dr. Ortiz completed his Internship at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals, June 1985, and completed his Residency at Tulane University School of Medicine, June 1988. Dr. Ortiz joined... Read More
Dr. Ukeme Umana
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Ukeme Umana, M.D., F.A.C.S Dr. Umana graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL, in 1985. He completed his eye specialty training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Umana is board certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology and the National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Umana belongs to local, national,... Read More
Dr. Robert Kippenbrock
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Robert Kippenbrock, O.D. Dr. Robert Kippenbrock graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN, May 1990. He received a Bachelor of Science in Optometry and a Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana University. Dr. Kippenbrock was a staff doctor at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami prior to joining the staff of... Read More
Dr. Nate Aigner
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Dr. Nate P. Aigner Dr. Nate P. Aigner received his undergraduate education from the University of Northern Iowa and graduated summa cum laude in 2010. After attending the University of Northern Iowa, he went on to graduate from the Michigan College of Optometry with highest distinction in 2015. Dr. Aigner continued to further his... Read More
Dr, Ashley Aylesworth
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Dr. Ashley Aylesworth earned her bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, IL. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in Vision Sciences and a doctorate in Optometry at Nova Southeastern University School of Optometry in South East Florida. During her Optometry schooling Dr. Aylesworth trained at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn... Read More
Dr. Michael Billings
Friday, February 8th, 2019
MICHAEL BILLINGS, O.D. Dr. Billings obtained his optometric training from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, School of Optometry. Prior to graduating, Dr. Billings took part in many research projects for the University, as well as designing and teaching corneal physiology curriculum to underclassmen. He completed his optometric training in 1987, graduating first in his... Read More
Dr. Dirk Bochner
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Dirk Bochner, OD Dr. Dirk Bochner graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN, in May 2003. He received both a B.S. in Optometry and a B.S. in Education from Indiana University. He is a member of the American Optometric Association.
Dr. Micah Brasel
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Micah Brasel, O.D. She has been with Marion Eye Center since 2010. She received her bachelor degree in biological medicine and a minor in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville May 2006. In May 2010 she received my Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University. In 2009 and 2010 she did clinical rotations at the... Read More
Dr. Dolly Campbell
Friday, February 8th, 2019
DOLLY CAMPBELL, O.D. Dr. Dolly Campbell attended Southwest Missouri State University for her undergraduate education. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry in 2001. Dr. Campbell completed her optometric training at the University of Missouri – St. Louis, College of Optometry, receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree, May... Read More
Dr. William Fix
Friday, February 8th, 2019
William D. Fix, O.D. Dr. Fix graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL, in 1981, with a Doctor of Optometry degree. Specialized areas included contact lenses and low vision. He completed his clinical externship program at the West Side VA Hospital in Chicago, IL. This program specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of... Read More
Dr. Erin Hocking
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Erin Hocking, O.D. Dr. Erin Hocking, a native of Mount Carmel, IL, completed her undergraduate degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and earned her doctorate from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, where she graduated with magna cum laude honors. Dr. Hocking currently practices in the Carlyle, Centralia, Mount Vernon, and Salem, IL,... Read More
Dr. Jacob Heath
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Jacob Heath, O.D. Jacob Heath grew up in Herrin, Illinois, graduating from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a Bachelor's of Science in Biological Sciences in 2005 and from Indiana University as a Doctor of Optometry in 2016. He currently lives in Dexter, Missouri with his wife and has worked at the Dexter, Sikeston, and Charleston Marion... Read More
Dr. Brenda Hutchison
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Brenda Hutchison, O.D. Dr. Brenda Hutchison received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in May 1991 from Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD. She graduated from the University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, in May 1996. In 1995 and 1996, Dr. Hutchison completed a clinical rotation accentuating primary eye care with a... Read More
Dr. Christine Lochhead
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Christine Lochhead, O.D. Dr. Christine Lochhead has practiced in Southern Illinois for nearly 20 years. Originally from Belleville, she attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a minor in music. She completed her optometric education at the University of Missouri - St. Louis receiving her Doctorate... Read More
Dr. Debra Hall
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Debbie Hall, O.D. Dr. Debbie Hall attended Eastern Illinois University for her undergraduate education, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, 1997-2001. She completed her optometric training at Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, Tennessee, where she earned a Doctor of Optometry degree, May 2005. Dr. Hall is a member of the American Optometric... Read More
Dr. Michael Kalaher
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Michael Kalaher, O.D. Dr. Kalaher graduated from Southern Illinois University earning a bachelor’s degree in 1984. He then attended Indiana University School of Optometry and graduated in 1989. Dr. Kalaher has been practicing optometry in the Carbondale area since 1989. He has extensive experience in primary care optometry, especially in contact lens fitting. He particularly... Read More
Dr. Megan Moore
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Megan Moore, O.D. Dr. Moore graduated from Salem, IL, High School in 1996. She graduated on the Dean’s List from the University of Southern Mississippi with Bachelor of Biological Science and Minor in Chemistry. Dr. Moore is a founding member of the Pre-Optometry Club at USM, Golden Key member, and Gamma Beta Phi. While attending... Read More
Dr. Maureen Raddatz
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Maureen Raddatz, O.D. Dr. Maureen (Mollie) Raddatz is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry, May 2003. She completed undergraduate work at Morningside College in Sioux City, IA, and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Business Administration, 1994. Her professional and clinical experience are Primary Care Optometry, Pediatric Optometry, Low Vision Optometry,... Read More
Dr. Amy Ritzheimer
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Amy Ritzheimer, O.D. Dr. Amy Ritzheimer completed her doctorate degree at The University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry in 2013. She studied biology at Saint Louis University, where she graduated in 2009 with a bachelor's degree. Dr. Ritzheimer is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric... Read More
Dr. Rachel Shewmake
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Rachel Shewmake, O.D. Dr. Shewmake graduated in 1987 from SIUE with a bachelor of science, majoring in pre-med and minoring in chemistry. She participated in research on Gyrate Atrophy. Dr. Shewmake then attended UMSL School of Optometry, graduating in 1991 with her Doctor of Optometry. She completed rotations in various low income clinics, as well... Read More
Dr. Geoffrey Sneddon
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Dr. Geoffrey Sneddon Dr. Sneddon attended Eastern Illinois University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1997. He then graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry, earning a Doctor of Optometry degree in 2002. His clinical experience includes primary care, contact lens fitting, and ocular disease treatment and management. Prior to joining Marion Eye... Read More
Dr. Shelia Sneddon
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Sheila Sneddon, O.D. Dr. Sheila Sneddon is a 1999 graduate from North Dakota State University where she majored in microbiology and minored in chemistry. Following her undergraduate studies, she attended the Illinois College of Optometry where she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2003. Following her graduation she assisted patients for four years at... Read More
Dr. Keith Tyhurst
Friday, February 8th, 2019
KEITH TYHURST, O.D. Dr. Keith Tyhurst is a 2006 graduate of the University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry. As a student, he completed clinical externships at Washington University, the Marion Illinois Veteran’s Affairs Hospital, and various low income clinics. Dr. Tyhurst then completed a Primary Care Optometry Residency at the Harry S Truman... Read More
Dr. Eric Weinbauer
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Eric Weinbauer, O.D. Dr. Eric Weinbauer graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in May 2004. Prior to optometry school, he graduated from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in May 2000. In 2005, Dr. Weinbauer completed a residency at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs... Read More
Dr. Beth Westell
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Beth Westell, O.D. Dr. Beth Westell attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 1987-1990. She graduated from the Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN, receiving a Doctor of Optometry degree, May 1994. Dr. Westell also has a Bachelor of Science in Optometry from the Indiana University School of Optometry, May 1992. She is a member... Read More
Dr. Brooke Williams
Thursday, February 8th, 2018
Brooke Williams, O.D. Dr. Brooke Williams graduated with highest honors from the University of Missouri- St. Louis College of Optometry. During her training, Dr. Williams received many prestigious honors, including the Paragon Optical, Inc. Contact Lens Clinical Research Award, Dean's List with Honors, and membership in the Golden Key International Honour Society as... Read More
