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Dr. Maqbool Ahmad

Friday, March 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

Thursday, March 7th, 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

Wednesday, March 6th, 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. Fatima Ahmad

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019

Dr. Fatima Ahmad Dr. Fatima Ahmad was born and raised in Southern Illinois. She attended Harvard University for her undergraduate studies and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Biochemical Sciences. She received her M.D. degree from Harvard Medical School. While there, she was involved in scientific research studying the microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus....  Read More

Dr. George Ortiz

Monday, March 4th, 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

Sunday, March 3rd, 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

Saturday, March 2nd, 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. Christine Begley

Friday, March 1st, 2019

Christine Begley, O.D.   Dr. Christine Begley has been helping patients see clearly and comfortably for over 20 years. After graduating with a mathematics degree from SIUE, she attended University of Missouri-St Louis, College of Optometry. Dr. Begley believes in building strong relationships with her patients, taking the time to listen to their concerns, and...  Read More

Dr. Michael Billings

Friday, March 1st, 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

Thursday, February 28th, 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. Bryan R. Bowen

Wednesday, February 27th, 2019

Bryan R. Bowen, O.D. F.A.A.O,   Dr. Bowen completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1994, and he graduated with his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry with cum laude honors in 2001. Afterward, he completed his residency in primary eye...  Read More

Dr. Micah Brasel

Tuesday, February 26th, 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

Monday, February 25th, 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. Debra Hall

Sunday, February 24th, 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. Nicole Hanish

Sunday, February 24th, 2019

Nicole Hanish, O.D. Dr. Nicole Hanish grew up in Vincennes, Indiana.  She attended Vincennes University before finishing her bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at Indiana University. She then went on to optometry school at Indiana University School of Optometry to obtain her doctorate degree in 2018.  Dr. Hanish is a licensed doctor of optometry and has...  Read More

Dr. Jacob Heath

Saturday, February 23rd, 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. Erin Hocking

Friday, February 22nd, 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. Brenda Hutchison

Thursday, February 21st, 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. Andrew Ibisch

Wednesday, February 20th, 2019

Andrew Ibisch, O.D.   "Originally hailing from Southeastern Minnesota, Dr. Andrew Ibisch completed his undergraduate studies in biology from Minnesota State University-Mankato from 2008-2013. He then proceeded to complete his Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis from 2014-2018. During his time there he completed training at the Saint Louis University Department of Ophthalmology...  Read More

Dr. Michael Kalaher

Tuesday, February 19th, 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. Jordan Morgeson

Monday, February 18th, 2019

Jordan Morgeson, O.D. Dr. Morgeson is from Damiansville, IL.  She graduated in 2016 from SIUE with a bachelor of science, majoring in pre-med and minoring in chemistry.   Dr. Morgeson then attended Indiana University School of Optometry, graduating in 2020 with her Doctor of Optometry.  During this time, she completed rotations at the Huntington VA Medical...  Read More

Dr. Maureen Raddatz

Sunday, February 17th, 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. Haley Rambo

Saturday, February 16th, 2019

Haley Rambo, O.D.   Dr. Haley Rambo completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Optometry from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL in 2014. She graduated with her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Optometry, Pikeville, KY in 2020. Dr. Rambo is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.   ...  Read More

Dr. Amy Ritzheimer

Saturday, February 16th, 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 15th, 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

Wednesday, February 13th, 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

Tuesday, February 12th, 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

Monday, February 11th, 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. Lacey Walk

Sunday, February 10th, 2019

Dr. Lacey Walk   Lacey Walk, O.D. was born and raised in Brownstown, IL, and graduated from Brownstown High School in 2005.  She went on to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and graduated Cum Laude in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in biological sciences and a minor in chemistry.  Dr. Walk continued...  Read More

Dr. Eric Weinbauer

Saturday, February 9th, 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

Dr. Maria Zagorski

Thursday, February 8th, 2018

Maria Zagorski, O.D. Dr. Maria Zagorski is a licensed Optometrist in the state of Illinois. She grew up in Trenton, IL and attended the Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville earning a Bachelor degree in Biomedical Science.   Dr. Zagorski received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Optometry where she also...  Read More

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