Thomas Dunning, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Dunning specializes in primary eye care for all ages. He has a special interest in contact lenses, especially patients with difficult to fit eyes. He has participated in several contact lens and solution studies. Dr. Dunning also has participated in instructional study and treatment regarding dry eye syndrome. He is the current President of West Michigan On-Site Eye Care, and is a past Associate Clinical Professor for the Michigan College of Optometry and also past Vice President of the West Michigan Optometric Association. After completing undergraduate studies at Lake Superior State University he received his Doctor of Optometry Degree at the Michigan College of Optometry. He has been in private practice since 1989.
	Kenyon Kendall, DO
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Kendall has performed thousands of Laser Vision Correction procedures including Custom and BLADE-FREE LASIK. He is a glaucoma specialist and utilizes the most modern no-stitch and small incision cataract surgery with implants including the Acrysof ReStor® and ReZoom™ Implants. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Michigan, graduated from Michigan State Osteopathic School of Medicine and completed a glaucoma fellowship at Kentucky Lions Eye Research Institute. He has been in private practice since 1987.
	R. Scott Weber, MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Weber's expertises include Custom and BLADE-FREE LASIK as well as cataract surgery with implants using the latest small stitch incision and no stitch techniques including Acrysof ReStor® and ReZoom™ Implants. He also treats glaucoma and general eye care patients. Dr. Weber obtained his undergraduate degree from Notre Dame, graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and did his residency at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. He has been in private practice since 1987.
	David Barrett, MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr Barrett specializes in refractive and small incision cataract surgery. He has performed thousands of Custom and BLADE-FREE LASIK procedures. Dr. Barrett also performs the most advanced techniques in small incision cataract surgery including the Acrysof ReStor® and ReZoom™ Implants. Dr. Barrett received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and completed his Ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Jules Stein Institute at UCLA in Southern California. Dr. Barrett has been in private practice in West Michigan since 1990.
	Thomas Cowden, MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Cowden is fellowship trained in cornea/external diseases and refractive surgery and has performed thousands of Custom and BLADE-FREE LASIK procedures. He also performs corneal transplants, cataract surgery including Acrysof ReStor® and ReZoom™ Implants and anterior segment reconstruction. Dr. Cowden received his undergraduate degree from The University of Michigan, his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, completed his ophthalmology Residency at The University of Wisconsin, and his subspecialty Fellowship in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at the University of Minnesota. He has been in private practice since 1997.
	Yosef Gindzin, MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Gindzin is a retinal specialist, treating retinal problems such as age related macular degeneration, diabetes, retinal detachment and macular pathologies often using advanced laser techniques and drug therapy. He completed his retina and vitreous surgery fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic, received his medical degree from The University of Michigan and undergraduate degree from The University of California at Irvine. Dr. Gindzin is conversant in Spanish and joined Grand Rapids Ophthalmology in 2002.
	Marcus Muallem MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Muallem has a dual fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery as well as glaucoma. He performs Custom Blade-Free LASIK, Traditional LASIK and PRK. Dr. Muallem's sub specialty training in both fields were completed at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. He also performs the most modern no-stitch and small incision cataract surgery utilizing traditional intraocular lenses, toric implants for astigmatism and premium multi-focal lenses including the Acrysof ReStor® Implant. He specializes in glaucoma and cornea surgery including corneal transplants. His residency was complete at The University of Illinois in Chicago. Dr. Muallem is well published in peer reviewed literature and has presented his research at national and international meetings.
	Michael Boyle MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Boyle specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, face, orbit, area around the eye, and lacrimal (tearing) system. He also performs BOTOX® Cosmetic for wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. He works closely with Skin Solutions, our aesthetic skin care department, to provide patients with the best possible result following their eyelid procedures. Dr. Boyle completed a two year Fellowship at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, and is a Fellow of The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). He is also board certified by The American Board of Ophthalmology. His residency and internship were completed at Indiana University, and he received his medical degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine.
	Robert Roosenberg, MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Roosenberg specializes in cataract surgery with implants, performing the most modern surgical techniques including nostitch cataract surgery. In addition, Dr. Roosenberg was one of the first doctors in the United States to use Acrysof Restor® and ReZoom™ implants. After graduating from Andrews University, he received his medical degree from Loma Linda and completed his residency at The University of Michigan. Dr. Roosenberg then performed three years of surgical residency at Butterworth Hospital and has been in private practice since 1979.
	Gilbert Vanderveen, MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Vanderveen specializes in providing post operative care for cataract patients along with routine eye exams. In addition, he performs eye exams on patients with diabetes with the goal of maintaining their vision. Dr. Vanderveen received his undergraduate degree from Calvin College, graduated from The University of Michigan Medical School & Ophthalmology Residency program and completed his oculoplastic surgery fellowship at New York Medical College. He has been in practice since 1979.
	Mark Sheldon, MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Sheldon specializes in small incision cataract surgery with implants including the Acrysof Restor® and ReZoom™ implants, corneal transplant surgery as well as surgery and post operative LASIK patient care. Dr. Sheldon obtained his undergraduate from The University of Michigan, graduated from the Kresge Eye Institute of Wayne State University where he also completed a corneal fellowship. He has been in private practice since 1985.
	Gerard Choryan, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Choryan specializes in contact lenses, dry eye treatment and urgent eye care. His contact lens work involves people with all types of vision problems including astigmatism, keratoconus, and corneal transplants. He has successfully treated many dry eye patients allowing most to return to contact lens wear or experience renewed ocular comfort. He is available for routine eye examinations and red-eye treatment involving foreign bodies, infections and trauma. Dr. Choryan received his Doctor of Optometry from Michigan College of Optometry. His undergraduate was completed at Ferris State University and he has been in private practice since 1990.
	Laura Piippo, MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Piippo specializes in pediatric ophthalmology treating children with crossed and lazy eyes as well as providing comprehensive eye exams for children. Dr. Piippo received her undergraduate degree at Lake Superior State University and her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology residency at The University of Illinois, Chicago and her fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine. She joined Grand Rapids Ophthalmology in 2002.
	Michael J. Crawford MD
	Ophthalmologist
	Dr. Crawford has been an ophthalmologist in Grand Rapids since 1980. In 2009, Grand Rapids Ophthalmology welcomed him to the practice where he continued to provide cataract surgery and medical eye care. At this time, he provides routine eye care in addition to medical diagnosis and treatment for all eye related diseases. He graduated from Wayne State University and completed his ophthalmology residency at Kresge Eye Institute.
	Jay Crank, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Crank received his doctorate from Michigan College of Optometry. He provides comprehensive eye care for adults and children including the treatment of ocular disease. He specializes in contact lenses, fitting people with various types of lenses based on their unique needs. In addition, he works with athletes of all levels to enhance their visual performance through the use of specialty lenses. Dr. Crank has been in private practice since 1993.
	Philip VanderLugt, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. VanderLugt provides eye care for the whole family from routine eye exams and contact lenses, specialty contact lens fit to management of ocular disease, and pre- and post-operative care. Dr. VanderLugt graduated from Michigan College of Optometry after completing his undergraduate studies at Calvin College. He is the immediate past president of the West Michigan Optometric Association as well as an Associate Clinical Professor at the Michigan College of Optometry.
	Charlene Hamilton, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Hamilton provides routine eye care for patients of all ages. She has over 17 years of experience with contact lens patients along with providing pre and post-operative care for laser and medical patients. Dr. Hamilton earned her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees from Indiana University. She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and Michigan Optometric Association (MOA).
	Gregory Patera, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Patera provides routine eye care for patients of all ages and is certified in the treatment of external eye diseases, injuries and glaucoma management. Dr. Patera has 28 years experience in custom contact lenses, including bifocal design, toric (for astigmatism), special purpose soft lenses, and rigid gas permeable lenses. He attended Michigan State University and received his Doctor of Optometry in 1973 from Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Patera practices at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology - Ionia.
	David Den Braber, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Den Braber obtained his undergraduate degree from Ferris State University. He received a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Michigan College of Optometry in 1992. He provides comprehensive eye care for all ages specializing in contact lenses and the treatment and management of ocular disease. He especially enjoys working with children and co-manages eye muscle dysfunction. Dr. Den Braber practices primarily at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology Ionia.
	Monica Fenton, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Fenton completed her undergraduate education at Arizona State University followed by her optometry degree at Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University. After completing her primary care residency at Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital in Arizona, Dr. Fenton returned to West Michigan and practices at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology - Holland.
	Rachel Hollenbeck, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Hollenbeck is a graduate of Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University and most recently worked in Coldwater, Michigan. She is available for routine eye exams, contact lens patients and pre-op and post-op medical exams. Dr. Hollenbeck practices primarily at Grand Rapids Ophthalmology - Greenville.
	Lindsay Basler Weatherhead, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Basler is a graduate of Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University and Kalamazoo College. She completed a Primary Care residency with emphasis in Ocular Disease at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry where she gained experience in all specialties including retina, glaucoma, cornea and neuro-ophthalmology. Dr. Basler is available for routine eye exams, pediatrics, contact lens patients along with pre- and post-operative medical exams. She is a member of The American Academy of Optometry, Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, Michigan Optometric Organization and Volunteers for Optometric Service to Humanity.
	Lewis DeKuiper OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. DeKuiper provides primary eye care for the entire family. He is experienced in all aspects of contact lenses including premium lenses for astigmatism and presbyopia. He has a special interest in consulting with patients interested in laser vision correction and providing appropriate pre and post-operative care. Dr. DeKuiper also provides complete management and treatment of ocular disease. He is a graduate of Calvin College and received his Doctoral degree from Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. DeKuiper is a member of the Michigan Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association and is past president of The West Michigan Optometric Association. Before joining Grand Rapids Ophthalmology, he worked many years as an optometrist in Holland.
	Annessa Dix, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Dix received her Doctorate of Optometry degree from Michigan College of Optometry in 2004 and provides medical based eye-care, specializing in retina & glaucoma management. In addition, she is also available for routine eye exams. Dr. Dix joined Grand Rapids Ophthalmology in 2011 & practices primarily at the Walker office with our retina team.
	Nicole MB Gdowski, OD
	Optometrist
	Dr. Gdowski is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University. She is an active member of the Michigan Optometric Association, as well as the West Michigan and American Optometric Associations. Dr. Gdowski is available at many of the offices for routine eye exams, pediatrics, contact lens patients, as well as ocular disease. She has coordinated and participated in many optometric volunteer positions including a mission trip to Guyana, South America. Dr. Gdowski is also fluent in Spanish.