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Dr. McDougallJohn H. Mc Dougall, O.D. - Quincy

Dr. McDougall is the founding optometrist and chief executive officer of International Eyecare Center and he leads six full service eye care practices in Illinois and Missouri. Our practices have served the eye health care needs of the Quincy Illinois community since 1976. Dr. McDougall is widely recognized by his peers for his insightful vision into the future of eye health care. He leads the industry in testing and utilizing the latest innovative technology to serve the ever-changing needs of his patients. Dr. McDougall is an international lecturer for major optometric conferences and a consultant to numerous optometric industries.

Dr. HaydenDaniel L. Hayden, O.D. - Quincy

Dr. Hayden has returned to his hometown of Quincy joining International Eyecare Center in 1999. After receiving his Doctor in Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry and completing a clinical externship in Chicago, he practiced in LaGrange, Illinois before returning to Quincy. Dr. Hayden is fully licensed and experienced to prescribe therapeutic pharmacological medication and treat ocular disease and emergencies. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association and the Contact Lens Society. Dr. Hayden has a special interest in Lasik post-procedure follow-up and pediatric vision problems.

Dr. LeahyTimothy J. Leahy, O.D. - Pittsfield

Dr. Leahy received his Doctor of Optometry, cum laude, from Illinois College of Optometry in 1993. Following clinical internship emphasizing the treatment and management of ocular diseases, he received specialized training in vision therapy, which emphasizes treatment for children with visually related problems. Dr. Leahy joined International Eyecare Center in 1993 seeing patients in the Pittsfield and Quincy offices. Dr. Leahy is fully licensed to prescribe therapeutic pharmacological medications and treat ocular emergencies. He is a member of the Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.

Dr. MuellerKenneth R. Mueller, O.D. - Hannibal

Dr. Mueller has been serving patient's eye health care needs since receiving his Doctor of Optometry from Indiana University in 1990 where he earned recognition for his original research in the area of monovision contact lenses. Following completion of clinical internships Dr. Mueller joined International Eyecare Center practicing in the Hannibal Missouri location. Dr. Mueller has special interest in the treatment of glaucoma, and patients with low vision needs. He is a member of the Contact Lens and Low Vision Section of the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Mueller Kristie N. Chevalier, O.D. - Quincy

Dr. Chevalier received her Doctorate of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA in 1999, and completed her residency at the Kansas City VAMC. Her internships emphasized the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease, emergency care, and pre- and post-operative care. Upon graduation, Dr. Chevalier was part of a large group eye practice in the Kansas City area for five years. She has special interest in primary care including contact lens fittings, pediatric vision care, low vision services, Lasik pre-and post-procedure care, and in the treatment of eye disease. She is fully licensed to prescribe therapeutic pharmacological medication and treat ocular disease and emergencies. Dr.Chevalier has lectured extensively and participated in numerous research studies for new treatments in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma and eye related allergies. Dr. Chevalier is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Missouri Optometric Association, and the Heart of America Contact Lens Society. Dr. Chevalier is married and has two children.

Dr. BrandRonald A. Brand, O.D. - Kirksville

Dr. Brand received his Doctor of Optometry from Illinois College of Optometry. He completed post-graduate work in Geriatrics Vision, Pediatric Vision, and specialized contact lens fits. Dr. Brand joined International Eyecare Center, practicing in Kirksville, Missouri, in 1985. Dr. Brand is fully licensed to diagnose and treat eye diseases including glaucoma. He also co-manages cataract and refractive vision correction surgery patients. Dr. Brand is a member of the American Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association and Collegiate Society for the Advancement of Contact Lens Care.

Dr. BlackfordMindy M. Blackford, O.D. – Kirksville, Hannibal

Mindy M. Blackford received her Doctorate of Optometry at the Northeastern State University College of Optometry, Tahlequah, OK in 2006. Her internships emphasized the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease, emergency care, and pre- and post-operative care. A native of northeastern Missouri, Dr. Blackford received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Truman State University, Kirksville, MO. Dr. Blackford has special interest in primary care including the fitting of contact lenses, pediatric and children’s vision care, Lasik pre-and post-procedure care and the treatment of eye disease. Dr. Blackford is fully licensed to prescribe therapeutic pharmacological medication and treat ocular disease and emergencies. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Missouri Optometric Association.

Dr. McDowellJason E. McDowell, O.D. - Jacksonville

Dr. McDowell earned his Doctorate in Optometry from the University of Missouri School of Optometry in 1998. During his studies he received the Jackson Memorial Award for his research paper on the fitting of bifocal contact lenses. He completed his medical externship in Denver, Colorado at the Omni Eye Specialists where treatment of ocular disease and ocular emergencies was emphasized. Upon graduating Dr. McDowell practiced in the Hannibal-Quincy area prior to coming to Jacksonville. Dr. McDowell has a special interest in the treatment of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and in the fitting of contact lenses. He is licensed to prescribe therapeutic pharmacologic medication and treat ocular emergencies. Dr. McDowell is a member of both the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.

Brendon J. Johnson , O.D.Brendon J. Johnson, O.D. - Pekin

Dr. Johnson earned his Doctorate in Optometry from the Nova Southeastern School of Optometry in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. During his studies, he completed externships in low vision, pediatric vision and contact lenses. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with Specialization in Medical Science from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Dr. Johnson joined IEC in 2002 to practice in his hometown of Pekin, Illinois. He has an interest in treating glaucoma and in the fitting of contact lenses, along with low vision services. He is licensed to prescribe therapeutic pharmacologic medication and treat ocular disease and emergencies. Dr. Johnson is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.

Kelley S. Baumhover, O.D.Kelley S. Baumhover, O.D. - Mexico

Dr. Kelley Baumhover received her Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Houston, College of Optometry in 2004. Her internship at Spokane Veterans Administration Medical Center emphasized the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease, emergency care, and pre- and post-operative care. Dr. Baumhover has special interest in primary care including the fitting of contact lenses, low vision services, Lasik pre-and post-procedure care and the treatment of eye disease. Dr. Baumhover is fully licensed to prescribe therapeutic pharmacological medication and treat ocular disease and emergencies. She is a member of the American Optometric Association Contact Lens and Cornea Division and the Missouri Optometric Association.

Joseph P. Gira, M.D.Joseph P. Gira, M.D.

Dr. Gira is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine receiving his Doctorate Degree with Distinction. He also completed his under-graduate training from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. After a year of transitional internship at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Dr. Gira completed his Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, Hermann Eye Center. He is licensed to practice in Missouri, Illinois and Texas. Dr. Gira is affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, and the Missouri State Medical Association. Dr. Gira is an accomplished public speaker. He has presented papers at various ophthalmology conferences and his research activities have been published.

Laurence I. Miller, D.O.Laurence I. Miller, D.O.

Dr. Miller is Board Certified in Ophthalmology. A graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri, he completed his Ophthalmology residency at Tulsa Regional Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma and served an internship at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Miller received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy at Long Island University. His certification in LASIK is from the Phillips Eye Institute. Dr. Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Professional Affiliations include Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and Cornea Castro Viejo Society.

Steven F. Lee, M.D.Steven F. Lee, M.D.

Dr. Lee is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. He completed a Corneal Fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami. After an internship at St. Mary’s Health Center in St. Louis, Dr. Lee completed his Ophthalmology Residency at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Maryland, graduating Cum Laude. Dr. Lee is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has extensive refractive surgery education and is approved to use Summit, VISX, Autonomous, and NIDEK excimer lasers for LASIK and PRK. Dr. Lee has practiced ophthalmology in St. Louis since 1995. He has authored many scientific articles in the field of ophthalmology. Dr. Lee is affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the America Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

 

 

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