Drs. Michael and Susan Semmler
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Dr. Michael Semmler graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Biology. Dr. Susan Semmler is a graduate of Texas A&M with a biomedical science degree. Both doctors received their doctorate from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1994.
As residents of Hot Springs Village since 1996, they have seen the Village grow and prosper, just as our practice has! Our new facility was completed in 2008, and includes new instrumentation and plenty of space. They have two wonderful boys, Jonathan and Jacob. Jonathan is off to optometry school in Memphis, TN, and Jacob is studying aviation in Murfreesboro, TN. They all love playing with their dog, Sully! He comes to work sometimes, so feel free to ask to see him when you come in! |
Sondra Haynes, Licensed Optician
Optical Manager
Sondra’s optical career started in 1995. She obtained her Arkansas and American Board of Opticianry licenses in 2002. Sondra is married to husband John and together they have five children. She enjoys singing and playing the piano as well as jogging and volunteering with the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation. Crowned Mrs. Greater Hot Springs for 2015-2016, she enjoys judging, competing in and volunteering at pageants including Mrs. Arkansas America.
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Optometric Technicians/Scribes |
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Courtney Egleston- Courtney has been a member of our team of technicians since 2009. She performs a vast number of tests for patients, and with the automated instruments in the office, she makes the patient's examination a much more efficient process. She manages our Facebook page, so be sure to check it out, and "LIKE" us! 
Kaitlyn Graves- Kaitlyn joined the team in 2019. She started with us as Front Desk Associate but is now a technician working alongside the doctors to care for patients. She is a graduate of Jessieville High School. When she is not at work you might find her at the lake. 
Sara Lonas -Sara joined the team in 2020. She has worked in the medical field for over 10 years. She moved to The Village in 2015 with her husband and their two daughters. In her spare time Sara enjoys singing with her church praise team and serving as youth leader. She also loves spending time with her family.
Hanna Pickering- Hanna joined the team in 2022.
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Front Office
Laura Sullivan- Laura joined the team at Eyecare Specialties in 2021. She, along with her husband Randy and two beautiful daughters moved to Hot Springs Village from Texas in 2020. In her spare time, Laura enjoys golfing, fishing, and exploring Arkansas with her family.
Loren Tell- Loren joined the team in 2022. She has lived in Hot Springs Village for 12 years and is originally from New Orleans. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the medical field. Loren and her husband enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring the lakes and mountains of the Natural State.
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Melissa Garrett- Melissa joined the practice in 2015.
She enjoys being part of the team and is always happy
to assist in any way.
She also enjoys being outdoors whenever possible,
especially when her grandchildren come for a visit!
She enjoys being part of the team and is always happy
to assist in any way.
She also enjoys being outdoors whenever possible,
especially when her grandchildren come for a visit!
Beth Pelley- Insurance and Billing
Beth is our Billing Specialist. She joined the team in 2019. Beth is a long-time resident of Hot Springs Village. She is a graduate of National Park College with a degree in Health Information Technology. She is married to her husband, Hank and has two daughters. When she is not working she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and kayaking.
Velda Duncan
Velda began in the eye care field in the mid 1980's as part of an eye surgical team. After assisting in eye surgery for 11 years, she began working in the actual eye care office and has been doing so for over 20 years. She has been certified by the American Board of Opticianry.
She has been one of our patient care technicians since 1999. She gets the award for the most mis-pronounced names!
She has been one of our patient care technicians since 1999. She gets the award for the most mis-pronounced names!
Our Team enjoys working together to serve our patients!
