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 college, and Jacob is in high school, and is active in the high school band. They and love playing with their dog, Rudy! |
Dr. Amanda Moore
Dr. Mandy joined our practice in 2012. She received her Bachelors Degree in Chemistry and Biology at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was a 2000 Cum Laude Honor Graduate. Her education continued in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at Northeastern State University College of Optometry where she received her Doctorate of Optometry in 2005. There she received excellent clinical experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of eye disease. She was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and a Cum Laude Honor Graduate. While there, she also received the NSU Honor Society Award 2002-2005.
Dr. Moore-Elcyzyn and her husband, Dr. Tim Elcyzyn, OD moved to Hot Springs Village from Benton in 2012, where she had practiced for the previous 6 years. They have two cocker spaniels that they love to spoil. She and her husband also enjoy traveling, cooking, spending time outdoors, and watching Razorback Football!
Dr. Moore-Elcyzyn and her husband, Dr. Tim Elcyzyn, OD moved to Hot Springs Village from Benton in 2012, where she had practiced for the previous 6 years. They have two cocker spaniels that they love to spoil. She and her husband also enjoy traveling, cooking, spending time outdoors, and watching Razorback Football!
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 18 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 name!
She has been one of our patient care technicians since 1999. She gets the award for the most mis-pronounced name!
Lonnetta Collier
Lonnetta is a full-time optician, and has been with our practice since 2003. She is well-versed in all aspects of eyeglass frames and lenses. She has automated instruments in her on-site laboratory to ensure your eyeglasses are accurate and of the best quality. We can sometimes provide eyeglasses while you wait.
Don't forget to ask her about her grandkids! We love hearing all her funny stories!
Don't forget to ask her about her grandkids! We love hearing all her funny stories!
Tonya Speers
Tonya is a vital part of our reception and administration staff. She can help you with the registration process and can gather any insurance information you may have, or will check you out when your visit is complete. She is also well versed on insurance, should you be using insurance for your visit.
She sometimes brings the best chicken salad and also "monkey bread" to the office. We love it!
She sometimes brings the best chicken salad and also "monkey bread" to the office. We love it!
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!
She manages our Facebook page, so be sure to check it out, and "LIKE" us!
Jill & Mickey Drake
The Drakes joined our staff in 2014. For many years, they owned and operated Drake's Optical, and are well trained opticians. Having them join our staff allowed us to even better take care of all of our patients.
Heather Noles
Heather joined our staff in 2015. She is also a patient care technician. She performs testing on patients before the doctors sees them, and helps our office run much more smoothly.
Melissa Garrett
Melissa joined our staff in 2015. She is our office manager, and keeps our office and staff running as efficiently as possible.
Eric Overacker
Eric is one of our full time opticians, he joined our staff in 2015. He can help with any of your eyeglass needs. Ask him about our Oakley sunglasses!
His favorite team is the Redskins!
His favorite team is the Redskins!
Bailey BalcomBailey joined our team in 2017. She also a full time optician. She grew up here, and is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University.
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Amanda Chitty
Amanda joined our front office team in 2018. She is one of the staff members that will greet you when you arrive and can help you with getting your visit started, including any check-in tasks and insurance details.
