Caring for the needs
of your special eyes!
Eye Care Specialists
DAVID J. WESTRICH, MD, FACS
Dr. David Westrich, the founder of our practice, was the first full-time retinal surgeon in this area. In 1991 he founded Cape Retinal Surgery Center which solely treated conditions of the retina, vitreous, and macula (the back part of the eye). After expanding the practice to include the multi-specialty services offered today, the name was changed to Eye Care Specialists …read more
D. SHAWN PARKER, MD, FACS
Dr. Shawn Parker was the first ophthalmologist to perform LASIK surgery in this area. He is a corneal and refractive specialist and treats conditions affecting the cornea (the front part of the eye) such as keratoconus, Fuchs’ disease, and glaucoma. He performs surgical procedures for corneal repairs and transplants, glaucoma, cataracts, and LASIK laser vision correction …read more
BRAD STUCKENSCHNEIDER, MD, FACS
Dr. Brad Stuckenschneider, the director of our Poplar Bluff facility, joined Eye Care Specialists in May of 2003 to help expand the multiple services offered by our practice to the Poplar Bluff area. As a general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon he provides surgical and non-surgical treatment of a wide range of eye diseases and conditions with a special interest in cataract surgery …read more
TODD J. LUMSDEN, DO, FAOCO
Dr. Todd Lumsden moved to the Cape Girardeau area after completing a second residency at Metro Health Center in Erie, Penn. As a general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon, Dr. Lumsden provides evaluation and treatment for glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, retinal conditions, and medical treatment of other eye diseases and injuries. In addition, as a premiere cataract surgeon in the area, Dr. Lumsden offers state of the art surgical techniques for cataract surgery with premium lens implants for presbyopia. …read more
JOHN R. KINDER, MD, FACS
Dr. John Kinder, a Cape Girardeau native, returned to this area after completing his internship at Methodist Hospitals of Memphis and residency at the University of Iowa. As a general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon, Dr. Kinder has been performing surgery and treating eye conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and retinal conditions for over 18 years. He is one of the leading cataract surgeons in this area and implants the advanced lifestyle cataract lenses for correction of presbyopia and astigmatism. …read more
TATYANA I. METELITSINA, MD
Dr. Tatyana Metelitsina, after completing her fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Retinal Consultants, LTD in the Chicago area, moved to Cape Girardeau to join Eye Care Specialists and help fulfill our growing need for an additional retinal surgeon. As a vitreoretinal specialist, Dr. Metelitsina performs surgical and non-surgical treatment of retinal conditions such as AMD, diabetic eye disease, and retinal tears or detachment. Through her research as a postdoctoral fellow at the Scheie Eye Institute, Dr. Metelitsina has a special interest in Ocular Choroidal Blood Flow in AMD.…read more
T. KIM KRUMMENACHER, MD
Dr. Kim Krummenacher travels from St. Louis to our Cape Girardeau Doctors’ Park office to help fulfill the extensive need for vitreo-retinal services in this area. Dr. Krummenacher treats conditions affecting the retina, vitreous, and macula (the back of the eye) such as diabetic eye disease, retinal vein occlusion, and age-related macular degeneration …read more
BYRON A. SANTOS, MD
Dr. Byron Santos specializes in ocular plastics. He travels to our Cape Girardeau Doctors’ Park location from St. Louis to help satisfy the need for ocular plastics in this area. Dr. Santos performs eyelid surgery such as functional and cosmetic blepharoplasty, ptosis, and blocked tear ducts. He also offers laser resurfacing, and functional and cosmetic Botox injections …read more
MICHAEL J. KATICH, OD
Dr. Michael Katich has been offering low vision enhancement, rehabilitation services, and low vision devices for our patients since 1992. Dr. Katich assists patients with vision loss due to conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic eye disease helping them maximize their remaining vision …read more
KNOW YOUR EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL
Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians each play an important role in providing eye care. However, the levels of training and expertise are quite different for each type of provider. “The Three Os” work together to provide patients the best treatment for maintaining your sight and eye health. Which eye care professional should you see?…read more
