Lawrence J. Jehling, O.D. Founder and Chairman of the Board
Dr. Jehling graduated Cum Laude from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1978 and founded Clarkson Eyecare in 1979. Dr. Jehling is a past vice-chairman of the Barnes Eyecare Network, the managed care contracting arm of the Division of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine. In addition to private clinical practice, Dr. Jehling has served on the board of numerous companies and charitable organizations in the greater St. Louis area during his career. Dr. Jehling is married to Dr. Lynette S. Lui and they have three children.
James J. Wachter, O.D. Member, Board of Directors, Director of Clinical Affairs
Dr. Wachter graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1991. He began his optometric practice at Clarkson Eyecare after completing a residency in hospital-based optometry in Boston and teaching at the New England College of Optometry. He was elected corporate treasurer in 1995 and is married to Dr. Margaret Del Tergo.
Henry W. Allhoff, O.D. Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Allhoff received his undergraduate degree in 1976 from the University of Missouri, Columbia (Curator's Scholar). He graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1981. In 1987, Dr. Allhoff merged his Ellisville practice with Clarkson Eyecare and in 1994, merged his House Springs practice with Clarkson Eyecare. In 1999, he began a new Clarkson Eyecare office in Town & Country. Dr. Allhoff is a 20-year member of the American Optometric Association and is a past-president of the St. Louis Optometric Society. He and his wife have two children.
Chad R. Baker, O.D.
Dr. Chad Baker graduated Magna Cum Laude from Indiana University in 1998 and first in his class in 2002 from Indiana University-College of Optometry. Dr. Baker was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa (Optometry School Honor Society) and is a member of the Missouri Optometric Society (MOA) currently. He performed clinical rotations in retinal management, LASIK, pediatrics, ocular disease and surgical management. Dr. Baker worked under an ophthalmologist in Indiana for four years prior to joining Clarkson Eyecare in September 2007. Dr. Baker is married and currently lives in Collinsville, IL.
Todd E. Bellamy, O.D. Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Bellamy earned his bachelor's degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1996 and graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 2000. Dr. Bellamy is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Missouri Optometric Association, and Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. Upon graduation, Dr. Bellamy joined Clarkson Eyecare.
Patricia Bequette, O.D.
Dr. Patricia Bequette graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1982 with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 1986. Dr. Bequette is currently a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), the Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and the St. Louis Society Optometric Group. Prior to joining Clarkson Eyecare, Dr. Bequette practiced at the Wolf Eye Clinic for 8 years, Central Iowa Eyecare for 7 years and Koetting Eye Associates in St. Louis for 8 years. Dr. Bequette is a mother to two children and a grandmother to 3 grandchildren. She enjoys archery, golfing, biking, dancing and other community activities. Dr. Bequette currently resides in Washington, MO and joined Clarkson Eyecare in June 2008.
Amanda J. Bissell, O.D.
Dr. Bissell graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in biology and chemistry. She has completed internships in ocular disease at Washington University, as well as internships in specialized contact lens fitting and pediatrics. She graduated with honors from the University of Missouri College of Optometry, receiving the Skeffington Award for excellence in patient care. She is a member of the AOA, MOA, and has published several papers in ophthalmology journals. She is happily married to a native St. Louisan, and lives in Ballwin.
Bryan R. Bowen, O.D.
Dr. Bowen graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 2001 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1994. Dr. Bowen is a former adjunct factulty member of Southern College of Optometry at John J. Pershing Veterans Affairs Medical Center and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is affiliated with the American Academy of Optometry, National Association of Veterans Affairs, Missouri Optometric Association, Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, American Optometric Association, and Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Society. He presently lives in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area and enjoys billiards, fishing, softball, soccer, and golf.
Aaron Brewer, O.D.
Dr. Aaron Brewer graduated from Truman State University with a bachelor's degree in Biology and from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. Dr. Brewer is a member of the Missouri Optometric Association (MOA), American Optometric Association (AOA), St. Louis Optometric Society (SLOS), and Beta Sigma Kappa. He has completed clinical rotations at Washington University, the John Cochran VA Medical Center and contact lens and ortho-k experience in Brisbane, Australia. Prior to joining Clarkson Eyecare in August 2008, Dr. Brewer practiced at the VA Medical Center in Fayettville, AR, where he complete his residency training in primary care and was adjunct faculty at the NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry. Dr. Brewer's hobbies include golfing and playing the guitar. He currently resides in Maplewood with his wife, Leah.
Timothy J. Buydos, O.D.
Dr. Buydos graduated on the Dean's List from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 2002. Prior to attending Optometry School, Dr. Buydos graduated from the undergraduate program at UMSL with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Buydos has done clinical rotations in LASIK, ocular disease, and pediatrics in the St. Louis area, and did a contact lens rotation in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.
Janet L. Collier, O.D.
Dr. Janet L. Collier is originally from Rhode Island where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Rhode Island College in 1992. Dr. Collier received her Doctor of Optometry degree in 1996 from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. There, she was the recipient of the R.H. Burton Award for Clinical Excellence, and Who's Who Among America's Universities and Colleges in 1996. She was accepted as a lifetime member to the National Registry of Who's Who among Professionals in 2001. Dr. Collier is a member of the St. Louis Optometric Society and has practiced optometry in the St. Louis area for the past 10 years. She is happily married and has a daughter.
Pamela A. Coslick, O.D.
Dr. Pamela Coslick graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry after an early acceptance in 1987. She was a member of the Student Optometric Association and is currently a member of the Heart of America Contact Lens Society, the American Optometric Society (AOA) and a Committee Member Service Chair of the Missouri Optometric Association (MOA). Dr. Coslick performed her clinical rotations in Chickasha, OK before opening Family Optometry in 1990, which then merged with Clarkson Eyecare in 1995. Dr. Coslick currently resides in St. Charles, MO with her husband and daughter. She enjoys Tae Kwon Do and running half marathons in her spare time.
Margit G. Craig, O.D.
Dr. Craig attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa where she earned her Biology and Spanish degrees. In 2004, she graduated from the New England College of Optometry - Boston, MA. She completed internships at the New England Eye Institute, Hudson Valley Veterans Hospital, and the Centro Boston de Oftalmologia y Optometria in Madrid, Spain.
Diane M. Curry, O.D.
Dr. Curry received at Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2001. She went on to graduate form UM-St. Louis College of Optometry in 2005 with clinical experience that focused on ocular disease, contact lenses, low vision, as well as binocular vision and vision therapy. Several of her clinical internships included the Lighthouse for the Blind in Chicago, IL, the VA Hospital in St. Louis, MO, and a pediatric specialty practice in Webster Groves, MO.
Upon graduation from optometry school, Dr. Curry was the recipient of the Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for recognition of academic achievement, outstanding merit and accomplishments, as well as the David J. Kerko Low Vision award for excellence in low vision services. After graduation she began practicing in a private practice in Webster Groves, served as an adjunct clinical faculty member for UM-St. Louis College of Optometry and served as the low vision consultant for the Missouri School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MSB). She joined Clarkson Eyecare in June 2007 and continues to serve the MSB.
Dr. Curry holds memberships with the American Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association, St. Louis Optometric Society, College of Vision Development, and the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.
Jeanine R Dalton, O.D.
Dr. Dalton graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 1990. She began her career with Group Health Plan in 1990 and has continued in the same offices since they merged with Clarkson Eyecare in 1997. Dr. Dalton is a member of numerous professional organizations and has two children.
Gennadiy Dameshek, O.D.
Gennadiy Dameshek graduated from St. Louis University in 2000 with a Bachelor's degree in Occupation Therapy and from University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 2006. He performed his residency at the Chicago Veterans Hospital before joining a private ophthalmology practice. Dr. Dameshek joined Clarkson Eyecare in June 2008.
Margaret L. Del Tergo, O.D.
Dr. Del Tergo graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1990 and completed a hospital-based residency in Boston in 1991. She taught at the New England College of Optometry for a year and practiced in boston and St. Louis before moving her professional practice to Clarkson Eyecare in 1997. Dr. Del Tergo is married to Dr. Wachter.
Jason R. Diehl, O.D.
Dr. Jason Diehl graduated from University of North Carolina in 1995 and the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 2000. Dr. Diehl is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), Illinois Optometric Association (IOA), and the St. Louis Optometric Society. Dr. Diehl joined Clarkson Eyecare in 2006 and currently lives in St. Louis with his wife and two children.
Kathleen T. Doan, O.D.
Dr. Doan is a Dean's List 2002 graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry. Dr. Doan graduated with honors from Truman State University with a degree in Biology before entering the graduate program at UMSL. Clinical rotations included a primary care rotation at the Kansas City, MO VA Hospital, a pediatric rotation in Fort Collins, CO, a LASIK and ocular disease rotation in St. Louis, and a contact lens rotation also in St. Louis.Dr. Doan is a member of the Clarkson Eyecare Foundation board of directors, the Pujols Family Foundation, the American Optometric Association (AOA), the Missouri Optometric Association (MOA), the St. Louis Optometric Society (SLOS) and the Volunteer Optometric Services To Humanity (VOSH). In 2005, Dr. Doan received the Nation's Top 50 Most Influential Women in Optics Award and the St. Louis Rams Community Leader Award. In her spare time, Dr. Doan enjoys traveling and following her passion in medical missions.
Lisa A. Durham, O.D.
Dr. Lisa Durham graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Louis University in 2000 and from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in May 2004. She is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Society. Her externships include pathology, vision therapy, primary care, low vision rehabilitation, institutional optometry, contact lenses, pediatrics specialty, and binocular vision. Dr. Durham has been an employee of Clarkson Eyecare since 1997 and now practices optometry at Clarkson Eyecare.
Raymond F. Fada, Jr., O.D. FAAO Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Fada graduated from the University of Michigan in 1984 and the University of Missouri School of Optometry in 1989. He was one of four optometry students in his class to graduate on the Dean's List with honors. He is a past-president of the St. Louis Optometric Society and is currently on the Advisory Board of the University of Missouri School of Optometry. He is married to Dr. Pamela Coslick and they have one child.
Traci L. Hahn, O.D.
Dr. Traci Hahn graduated from the University of Missouri-College of Optometry in 2006. She received the Clinical Excellence in Gas Perm Contact Lens Fitting award and was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa (Optometry School Honor Society). Her clinical rotations included specialties in pediatrics and contact lenses. Dr. Hahn joined Clarkson Eyecare in March 2007 and is currently a member of the Missouri Optometric Association (MOA), American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Cornea and Contact Lens Section and the St. Louis Optometric Society. She is married with one daughter and currently lives in Festus.
Keith R. Hamm, O.D.
Dr. Hamm graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Biology and from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. Dr. Hamm is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), Illinois Optometric Association (IOA), and InfantSEE. Prior to joining Clarkson Eyecare in September 2008, Dr. Hamm was in a private practice at Glen Carbon Vision Center in Glen Carbon, Illinois. His hobbies include golf, tennis, softball and any sport or outdoor activity. Dr. Hamm currently resides in his hometown, O'Fallon, IL, with his wife and two daughters.
Joseph P. Hegyi, O.D.
Dr. Hegyi graduated from Illinois College of Optometry after completing his undergraduate degree at Purdue University. He has owned a practice in northwest Indiana for the past seven years, and has recently performed pre-operative examinations to determine patient candidacy for refractive surgery. Dr. Hegyi is certified in refractive therapy. He is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.
Laura M. Hegyi, O.D.
Dr. Laura Hegyi graduated from Truman State University in 1995 and the Illinois College of Optometry in 1999. Prior to joining Clarkson Eyecare in July of 2007, Dr. Laura Hegyi owned a private practice with husband, Dr. Joseph Hegyi, in Indiana. Dr. Hegyi currently resides in O'Fallon, MO, with her husband and one daughter.
William L. Herbold, O.D. FAAO
Dr. Herbold graduated from optometry school in 1967 and served in the Navy from 1970-1972 as an optometrist. Since then he has been in private practice. He converted his south County location at 2716 Telegraph Road into a Clarkson Eyecare office in October 1999. Dr. Herbold is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Missouri Optometric Association, and the St. Louis Optometric Society.
Carl R. Hoelting, O.D.
Dr. Carl Hoelting had been in private practice for 20 years. In 2006 he merged his office in Maplewood with Clarkson Eyecare, where he continues to see patients on a full time basis. Dr. Hoelting is a member of the American and Missouri Optometric Associations. Dr. Hoelting and his family are long time residents of Webster Groves.
Michael J. Isserman M.D. Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Isserman graduated from Harvard University in 1971 and Washington University School of Medicine in 1975 and did an ophthalmology residency at Barnes Hospital. He owned Medical and Surgical Eyecare in 1997. Dr. Isserman is on the staff at BJC Hospitals and St. Luke's Hospital. He is past-president of the St. Louis Ophthalmological Society. He and his wife have two children.
Thomas Johnson, O.D.
Dr. Thomas Johnson graduated from University of
Missouri-St. Louis with a Bachelor's degree in
biological sciences in 1988 Suma Cum Laude. He continued at
the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in
1992 and received the Dean's Award, the Excellence in Low Vision
Award and was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa (Optometry School Honor
Society). Dr. Johnson perfomed his clinical rotations at the
Indian Health Service in Oklahoma, a private practice in
Elk City, OK, and with sixteen weeks at the the St. Louis
Optometric Services. He is currently a member of the
American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Illinois
Optometric Association (IOA). Prior to joining Clarkson
Eyecare in March 2008, Dr. Johnson saw patients in a
comprehensive private practice in Godfrey, IL, for 15 1/2
years. Dr. Johnson's hobbies include working as an
amature computer technician. Dr. Johnson is married and
currently resides in Brighton, IL.
Amber L. Karpel, O.D.
Dr. Karpel received her undergraduate degree in 1993 from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She received a Masters of Science Degree from St. Louis University, graduating with honors in 1996. In May of 2000, Dr. Karpel graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, School of Optometry. As a graduating student, she received the Vistakon Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care and the Charles C. Matlock Memorial Award for excellence in pediatric optometry. Dr. Karpel is a member of the American Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association, St. Louis Optometric Society, and Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society. Upon graduation, Dr. Karpel joined Clarkson Eyecare.
Jerry P. Kassel, O.D.
Dr. Kassel earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1995 and graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 1999. Dr. Kassel is active in the Missouri Optometric Association and currently serves on the Administrative Service Committee. He also is a member of the American Optometric Association and Beta Sigma Kappa, an optometric honor society. Dr. Kassel is married and lives in St. Louis.
Alana Keller, O.D.
Dr. Alana Keller attended the University of Southern California and graduated Cum Laude in 2002 with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. She then attended the University of Missouri - St. Louis College of Optometry where her clinical rotations included working on site at the Indian Health Reservation in Oklahoma and the Veterans Affairs Hospital in St. Louis. She also rotated through specialized clinics dealing with pediatric optometry (Wichita, KS) and contact lenses (Orlando, FL). At the University of Missouri – St. Louis College of Optometry, Dr. Keller was on the Dean's List with Honors and was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Society (an honor's society for optometry). Dr. Keller graduated in 2008 and is a current member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), Missouri Optometric Association (MOA) and the American Academy of Optometry (AAO). Dr. Keller is a native of the St. Louis area, where she continues to reside.
Jennifer M. Klinger, O.D.
Dr. Klinger is a St. Louis native who received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Truman State University. She then graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. Upon graduation, she practiced at the Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, specializing in refractive surgery care and contact lenses. During her time at the clinic, she lectured and was an investigator for multiple refractive and IOL studies. She is a recipient of the Alcon Award for Clinical Excellence and the Heart of America Contact Lens Society Award. She is a member of the AOA's Contact Lens & Cornea refractive Surgery Committee, Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society, MOA, SLOS, and ARVO.
Amber Koester, O.D.
Dr. Amber Koester graduated from Missouri State University Cum Laude in 1998 and University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry Cum Laude and was on the Dean's List in 2002. She was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa (Honor Society for Optometry School) and received the Vision Therapy Award and the Primary Care Award while attending University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. Prior to joining Clarkson Eyecare in September 2007, Dr. Koester practiced for five years in a private practice in Minnesota and St. Louis. She is married with one daughter and currently resides in O'Fallon, MO
Robert L. Lamberg M.D. Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Lamberg graduated from the Washington University School of Medicine in 1976. Dr. Lamberg specializes in eye surgeries including cataracts, eyelids, skin resurfacing, and cosmetic eye surgery in addition to treatment of eye disease. He is on the staff at BJC Hospitals, St. Joseph's Medical Center, St. Louis Children's Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital.
Cinnamon M. Langford, O.D.
Dr. Langford graduated summa cum laude from College of the Ozarks in 2001 with a degree in biology, and she graduated with top honors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 2005. She completed clinical externships in primary care optometry, ocular disease, contact lenses, vision therapy and pediatrics. While in Optometry school, she also worked as an employee for Clarkson Eyecare. Following graduation, Dr. Langford practiced optometry in Kansas City for a year before returning to St. Louis and joining Clarkson Eyecare in 2006. She is a member of the AOA and the Cornea and Contact Lens Section, the public relations committee of the MOA, Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Society, and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists.
Brian G. Lojka, O.D. Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Lojka graduated from Kansas State University and from the University of Missouri-St. Louis Optometry Dean's List with honors. Dr. Lojka is a member of several Optometric Associations and a recipient of the Pediatrics and Binocular Vision Award UMSL 2000. In 1996 he was a free agent for the New York Jets, and in 1995 he was a member of the Big-Eight conference team.
Lynette S. Lui, O.D.
Dr. Lui graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1978. After completing a fellowship at Indiana University, Dr. Lui joined Dr. Jehling at Clarkson Eyecare and was assistant professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry. She is a past-president of the Missouri State Board of Optometry and St. Louis Optometric Society. Dr. Lui is married to Dr. Jehling. They have three children.
Stephen V. Menzel, O.D.
Dr. Menzel graduated from the University of Missouri in 1989 and with honors from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1994. During his course of study he did a specialty contact lens internship in Chicago and a low vision and Ocular disease internship at the Chicago Westside Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Following graduation he practiced for several years in a multidisciplinary Ophthalmology practice in River Forest Illinois before joining Clarkson Eyecare in 1997. He is a member of the St. Louis Optometric Society, Missouri Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Menzel is married and has three children.
Charles J. Metz, O.D., Ph.D. Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Metz graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 1986 and practiced in St. Louis before purchasing a professional office (Metz Eyecare) in 1988. In 1998, Dr. Metz began operating his practice as a Clarkson Eyecare affiliated practice. Dr. Metz is also a Doctor of Music with a Ph.D. in Historical Performance Practice. He teaches at Washington University and plays the harpsichord with several St. Louis organizations. In 2004, Dr. Metz participated in a recital at the Chicago Art Institute and performed solo recitals on the east coast and in St. Louis.
Kathryn A. Reynolds, O.D. Member, Board of Directors
Dr. Reynolds graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 1992. During her course of study, she completed a contact lens internship and an ocular disease management internship in Atlanta, Georgia and a pediatric optometry internship in New York City. Following graduation, Dr. Reynolds began her practice at Clarkson and was elected corporate secretary in 1995. She is a member of the St. Louis Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. Dr. Reynolds married in 1996.
Michael D. Rohde, O.D.
Dr. Rohde received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Valparaiso University in 1983. He graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 1987. During his years in optometry school, Dr. Rohde conducted research and published several papers in the areas of corneal physiology and contact lenses. He has served on the school's advisory board. After 12 years in private practice, Dr. Rohde joined Clarkson Eyecare in 1999. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association, and the St. Louis Optometric Society. Dr. Rohde and his wife, Candice, have a daughter, Cayla.
Lee M. Romaine, O.D.
Dr. Lee Romaine is a 1978 graduate of Illinois College of Optometry, where he was awarded a B.S. in Visual Science and a Doctorate in Optometry. He was in private optometric practice in West Virginia from 1978-1984. From 1984-1985, he became an Associate Professor of Optometry at the Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Dr. Romaine joined a large group practice in Alberta in 1985. In 1988, he opened his own practice, which grew to five locations with three associates. He practiced there until he joined Clarkson Eyecare in 2002. Dr. Romaine is a member of the St. Louis, Missouri and American Optometric Associations. Dr. Romaine is married with one daughter, and he practices primarily at the House Springs location.
Douglas Rose, O.D.
Dr. Douglas Rose graduated from the University of Missouri in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in Biology and from the University of Missouri St. Louis-College of Optometry in 2002. Dr. Rose is a member of the Illinois Optometric Society (IOA), the Missouri Optometric Society (MOA), the American Optometric Society (AOA), and the St. Louis Optometric Society (SLOS). Dr. Rose is married with two children and currently resides in St. Charles, MO. Dr. Rose enjoys duck hunting in his pastime.
Robert W. Rottler, O.D.
Dr. Rottler is a Dean's List 1989 graduate from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry. He received the Fisons Award for Clinical Excellence. Dr. Rottler is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Missouri Optometric Association, and the St. Louis Optometric Association. Dr. Rottler is married and has three children.
Colleen C. Shear, O.D.
Dr. Shear graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry in 1990 and practiced in St. Louis after graduation. Dr. Shear was the supervising optometrist at Group Health Plan for five years before joining Clarkson Eyecare in 1997. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Fraternity. Her awards include the Gold Key Honor Society and America's Top Optometrists 2002-2003. Dr. Shear enjoys playing clarinet in the Northwinds Concert Band.
Scott E. Smalley, O.D.
Dr. Scott Smalley graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences in 2000 and University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 2005. He completed internships specializing in ocular disease, pediatrics and contact lens fitting. Dr. Smalley was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa (Optometry School Honor Society) and is currently a member of Heart of America and Contact Lens Society. Prior to joining Clarkson Eyecare in August 2007, Dr. Smalley practiced general eye care in Jefferson City, MO for two years. Dr. Smalley currently lives in St. Charles, MO.
David R. Smith, O.D.
Dr. David Smith graduated from University of Iowa in 1998 with a Bachelor's degree in Theater Arts and from the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry in 2007. He performed his clinical rotations at the Indian Health Services in Alaska and at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in St. Louis. Dr. Smith is currently a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), the Missouri Optometric Association (MOA), and the St. Louis Optometric Society. Dr. Smith joined Clarkson Eyecare in October 2007, and currently resides in St. Louis.
Janet H. Smith, O.D.
Dr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry. Prior to attending UMSL, Dr. Smith earned her undergraduate degree from Washington University. Dr. Smith is a St. Louis native who moved to St. Louis from Cape Girardeau where she had been practicing in a multi-doctor optometry and ophthalmology group practice. Dr. Smith brings vast experience to Clarkson Eyecare.
Jennifer Weeks, O.D.
Dr. Jennifer Weeks graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry. She attended the University of Missouri-St.
Louis College of Optometry where she graduated on the Deans list in 2008 and was
a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society. Dr. Weeks has completed
clinical externships specializing in ocular disease at the St. Louis Veterans
hospital and Washington University. She is currently a member of the American
Optometric Association (AOA) and the Missouri Optometric Association (MOA). Dr.
Weeks joined Clarkson Eyecare in July 2008 and currently resides in St. Louis.
Christine White, O.D.
Dr. Christine White graduated Summa Cum Laude from Samford University in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in biology. Dr. White graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham-College of Optometry in 2004 with a Low Vision Award and was on the dean's list. Dr. White was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa (optometry honor society). She performed externships in the VA Hospital and a private practice in Birmingham. Prior to moving to St. Louis and joining Clarkson Eyecare, Dr. White practiced in Alabama where she performed pre and post-operative examinations for refractive surgery. Dr. White is married and lives in Glendale, MO.
Jill A. Williamson, O.D.
Dr. Jill Williamson graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Cum Laude in 2001 and University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry with top honors in 2005. She is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA), the Missouri Optometric Association (MOA), the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Cornea and Contact Lens Section, and Beta Sigma Kappa (Honor Society for Optometry School). Prior to joining Clarkson Eyecare in October 2007, Dr. Williamson practiced eye care for two years at private practices in Illinois and Missouri. Dr. Williamson is married and currently resides in Maplewood.
Audrey Wood, O.D.
Dr. Audrey Wood graduated from Auburn University Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and from University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Optometry on the Dean's list. Dr. Wood was a member of the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) and Students in Optometric Service to Humanity (SOSH) during optometry school and is currently a member of the Missouri Optometric Association (MOA) and the American Optometric Association (AOA). She performed clinical rotations at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, AL, and at a Tertiary Care Ophthalmic Practice in Birmingham, AL. Prior to joining Clarkson Eyecare in 2008, Dr. Wood practiced eye care in West Lafayette, IN and Atlanta, GA. She enjoys reading, jogging and traveling. Dr. Wood currently resides in Town & Country with her husband and daughter.
A. Aaron Yatskevich, O.D.
Dr. A. Aaron Yatskevich graduated with a degree in biology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1999 and the Southern College of Optometry-Memphis in 2005. He performed his clinical rotations in the Indian Health Services in Nome, Alaska and in the private practice in rural Mississippi. He is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA). Dr. Yatskevich specializes in contact lenses and general eye care and additionally performs pre and post operative LASIK care in our Fairview Heights location. Prior to joining Clarkson Eyecare in July of 2007, Dr.Yatskevich practiced Optometry for two years in a private practice in Delaware. He currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri.
