Eyecare Greengate

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  Dr. Chad E. Green OD

  Dr. Green was a Franklin Regional graduate and then went on to major in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. He went on to receive his Doctorate from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia, graduating with honors. Upon graduation in 1997, he began his work with the patients at Eyecare Greengate. He has had additional professional experience with The Associates in Ophthalmology and The Butler VA Hospital. Dr. Chad Green manages the laser vision surgery aspect of Eyecare Greengate. In addition, he specializes in the treatment and management of ocular disease & glaucoma and excels in the area of specialty contact lenses. Dr. Green also serves as a consultant to various contact lens manufacturers. In his free time, Dr. Chad enjoys spending time with his wife, three children, and taking his dogs on walks. He is also an avid golfer. Other hobbies include boating, skiing, swimming, going to Steelers games, and traveling, especially to Disney World. Memberships & Distinctions Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry American Optometric Association. Pennsylvania Optometric Association Western PA Optometric Association Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Fraternity Inaugural Attendee of the Management Business Academy Pennsylvania Optometric Partnership For Progress Ocular Surface Society of Optometry

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  Dr. Chelsea Lizik OD

  Dr. Lizik was born and raised in a neighborhood south of Pittsburgh. She attended The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, and majored in Biology. She then went on to the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. Through optometry school, she was able to participate in a mission trip to Honduras and completed a residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at the William Chappell Jr. VA Clinic in Daytona Beach, Florida. Dr. Lizik enjoys practicing in primary eye care, treating ocular disease including glaucoma, and fitting contact lenses. In her free time, she likes to travel, attend spinning classes, and spend time with friends, family, and her new dog, Reed. Memberships: AOA POA WPAOA Beta Sigma Kappa Society

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  Dr. Shalini Katyal Vilsack OD

  Dr. Vilsack graduated cum laude from Boston University, continuing on to the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University and receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree, graduating with honors. She received numerous accolades during her academic career, including the E.F. Wildermuth Scholarship and Pennsylvania College of Optometry Academic Awards. Dr. Vilsack has been practicing primary eye care since her graduation in 1997. She is skilled in pediatric care, vision therapy, vision rehabilitation, as well as the treatment and management of ocular disease. She is also an eye care consultant to many local nursing homes. Dr. Vilsack has lived in the Murrysville community for over 18 years, and she enjoys helping with many school and community activities. In her free time, Dr. Vilsack enjoys traveling with her husband and beautiful daughter to visit her son at college. They are looking forward to becoming empty nesters in the next year. Other hobbies include reading and walking. Memberships & Distinctions American Optometric Association Pennsylvania Optometric Association Western PA Optometric Association Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry

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  Dr. Jennifer L. Sommer OD

  Dr. Sommer is a native of Duncansville, PA. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Penn State University. She attended the Illinois College of Optometry where she was the Presidential Scholar and graduated magna cum laude. She went on to complete an optometric residency within the Chicago VA System where she received additional training in Ocular Disease and Low Vision. Dr. Sommer’s professional interests include treating and managing ocular disease. She is also excited to offer Low Vision services at Eyecare Greengate. Additionally, she serves as a consultant to the federal government. In her free time, Dr. Sommer enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs, Sam and Lilly. She is also an enthusiastic cook and reader. Memberships & Distinctions Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society Tomb and Key Honor Society Eschenbach Low Vision Award

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  Dr. Kaitlin Hurney OD

  Dr. Hurney was a Franklin Regional graduate and later received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. She went on to Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL where she earned her Bachelor of Vision Science and Doctor of Optometry. Dr. Hurney enjoys spending quality time getting to know her patients. She sees patients of all ages, even infants. She excels in ocular disease, contact lenses, pediatrics, and binocular vision. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and dog. Memberships & Distinctions Associates in Ophthalmology College of Optometrists in Vision Department Fellow of Christian Optometrists Nova Optometric Practice Management Association

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