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Our staff is comprised of highly trained and experienced personnel from both the medical and administrative fields. They are familiar with all aspects of eye care. Our clinical staff is a specialized group of optometrists, registered nurses, ophthalmic assistants and technicians with special training, licensing and certification in eye care. Our administrative staff has similar experience in ophthalmic office management and employ administrative advancements to help us provide the best service to you. All of our staff receives continuing education to keep them abreast of the newest advances in eye care.

Our Surgeons
Dan Brown, M.D.

Dr. Brown received his Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Masters Degree in Physiology from The Ohio State University. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, completed a one-year internship at Riverside Methodist Hospitals and returned to OSU for his three-year residency in Ophthalmology. Dr. Brown is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is an attending physician at Riverside Methodist Hospitals where he has served as Chairman of the Section of Ophthalmology. He has served as Chairman of Ophthalmology at Grant Medical Center and as President of the Columbus Ophthalmological and Otolaryngological Society. 

Robert E. Lembach, M.D.

Dr. Lembach received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from John Carroll University in Cleveland. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, completed his year of internship at Riverside Methodist Hospitals and served a three-year residency in Ophthalmology at OSU. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a senior attending physician at Riverside Methodist Hospitals where he has served as Chairman of the Section of Ophthalmology. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University Hospitals.

Jeffrey C. Oehler, M.D.

Dr. Oehler completed his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After a period as a design engineer for Procter & Gamble, Dr. Oehler returned to school and received his medical degree summa cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Oehler completed his internship at Riverside Methodist Hospitals and returned to OSU for his three-year residency in Ophthalmology. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Oehler is an attending physician at Riverside Methodist Hospitals and has served as the Chairman of the Section of Ophthalmology. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University Hospitals.

Todd E. Whitaker, M.D.

Dr. Whitaker received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from The College of Wooster where he was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, completed a one-year internship at Riverside Methodist Hospitals and returned to OSU for his three-year residency in Ophthalmology. He served as Chief Resident during his residency tenure. Dr. Whitaker is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Whitaker is an attending physician at Riverside Methodist Hospitals, a member of Mount Carmel Health Systems, and on staff at St. Ann's. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University Hospitals where he teaches ophthalmic surgery to the ophthalmology residents.

Nicholas A. Rogers, M.D.

Dr. Rogers received his B.S. degree summa cum laude from The University of Notre Dame, where he was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He received his medical degree summa cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, where he was a member of APC Pathology Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha. He received the William J. Means Award for scholarship and professional attributes. Dr. Rogers served his internship at Riverside Methodist Hospitals and earned the Transitional Year Resident of the Year Award. He completed a three-year residency in Ophthalmology at OSU, serving as Chief Resident his final year. Dr. Rogers is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of both the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery and the International Society of Refractive Surgery. He is an attending physician at Riverside Methodist Hositals and is a member of Mount Carmel Health System, serving on staff at St. Ann's. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at The OSU Hospitals.

Donald L. Lewis, M.D.

Dr. Lewis received his Bachelor of Science in Optometry from The Ohio State University. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Riverside Methodist Hospitals and a three-year residency in ophthalmology at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Lewis is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, as well as a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. As well, he is a member of the Mayo Alumni Association and the Association of Mayo Eye Fellows, having served the latter as President. Dr. Lewis is an attending physician at Riverside Methodist Hospitals.

Thomas R. Maley, O.D.

Dr. Maley is a graduate of The Indiana University College of Optometry. He entered the U.S. Air Force Medical Service where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, held numerous clinical and command positions, and was appointed the Optometry Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General's Office. He has been a Clinical Instructor at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and an Assistant Professor at The Indiana University College of Optometry. He joined Northwest Eye Surgeons in 1998. Dr. Maley's areas of special interest are pediatric and aviation vision.

Michael E. Lembach, O.D.

Dr. Lembach is a graduate of The State University of New York College of Optometry. He joined Northwest Eye Surgeons in 2004 and has a special interest in contact lenses.

Michael B. Kayser, O.D.

Dr. Kayser is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He joined Northwest Eye Surgeons in 2007. He has a special interest in contact lenses, with over twenty years experience.