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Gilbert Vanderveen, MD |
| Ophthalmologist |
Dr. Vanderveen performs both cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid procedures and specializes in plastic surgery in the areas around the eyes. He also performs BOTOX® Cosmetic procedures for the furrow between the brows and wrinkles in the forehead and around the eyes. He completed his oculoplastic surgery fellowship at New York Medical College and graduated from The University of Michigan Medical School & Ophthalmology Residency program. Dr. Vanderveen received his undergraduate degree from Calvin College and has been in private practice since 1979.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Larry Gerbens, MD |
| Ophthalmologist |
Dr. Gerbens specializes in pediatric ophthalmology. Dr. Gerbens provides comprehensive ophthalmology as well as treats children with crossed and lazy eyes. He received his medical degree from The University of Michigan and his undergraduate degree from Calvin College. He is now Retired.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Marcus Muallem MD |
| Ophthalmologist |
Dr. Muallem has a dual fellowship in glaucoma and cornea. He specializes in treating patients with glaucoma and corneal problems utilizing the most current medical, laser and surgical technology. He performs Custom BLADE-FREE LASIK along with the most modern no-stitch and small incision cataract surgery. Dr. Muallem utilizes traditional intraocular lenses and multi-focal implants including the Acrysof ReSTOR® and ReZOOM® Implants. His residency was completed at the University of Illinois at Chicago and both his glaucoma and corneal fellowships at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Muallem is well published in the peer reviewed literature and has presented his research at national and international meetings.
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Dr. Lars Freisberg |
| Ophthalmologist |
Dr. Freisberg 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 fellowship in Madison, Wisconsin and his ophthalmology residency at New York University. He joined Grand Rapids Ophthalmology in 2007 after being in practice since 2002.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dr. Sonia Kalia |
| Optometrist |
Dr. Kalia is a graduate of Illinois College of Optometry and has extensive experience in Medical, laser and pediatric eye care.
Dr. Kalia has worked with many difficult to fit contact lens individuals and provides routine eye care to patients of all ages. She also dedicates exclusive time working with our retina doctor and patients. Dr. Kalia has appointment available at several of our Grand Rapids locations along with our Holland office.
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Dr. Michael Boyle MD |
| Ophthalmologist |
Dr. Boyle specializes in treating patients with drooping and baggy eyelids, performing reconstructive surgery of the face, eyes and eyelids for both reconstructive and cosmetic purposes. He also performs BOTOX Cosmetic® for wrinkles between the eyes, forehead and around the eyes. He works closely with Skin Solutions, our aesthetic skin care department, to provide patients with the best possible result following their eyelid procedures. He completed his Oculoplastic Fellowship with The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), his residency and internship at Indiana University and received his medical degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine.
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