Doctors

Heart of America Eye Care’s physician team includes specialists for patients of all ages. Our team includes specialists in the following areas: Cataracts, Glaucoma, LASIK and Refractive Surgery, Diabetic Related Eye Conditions, Retinal Disease, Pediatric Eye Conditions, Family Eye Care and Contact Lenses.

Joseph N. Simone, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.
President &CEO
Cataract and Refractive Surgery

William A. Pilchard, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Vice President
Glaucoma and Cataract Specialist

Louis J. Badeen, II, M.D.
Executive Vice President
Cataract and Laser Surgery

Bradley R. Kwapiszeski, M.D.
Vice President
Cataract and Laser Surgery

Jodianne Carter, M.D.
Glaucoma and Cataract Specialist

Brenda C. Edwards, O.D.
Family Eye Care, Contact Lenses

Cynthia A. Simone, O.D.
Family Eye Care, Contact Lenses

Marc M. Whitacre, M.D.
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Erica Farmer, O.D.
Low Vision, Contact Lenses

Robert A. Rymer, M.D.
Cornea and External Disease
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