Optometrist in Cleveland, Canton and Akron
Our optometrists are committed to providing excellent eye care service to patients in Akron, Cleveland, Canton, and the surrounding areas. We’re always on top of the latest in diagnostic optometric technology to make your eye exams that much more effective. Our eye doctors are highly experienced and passionate and each brings something unique to the team.
Dr. Richard E. Hults has provided the leadership to improve the eye health of thousands of community members in and around the greater Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Akron area for over thirty-seven years. Dr. Hults has developed an entire team of eye care professionals who have raised the bar on...
Dr. Valdecir Padovan brings a unique history to the practice of optometry. He is a graduate of medical school in Brazil and went on to receive his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. Dr. Padovan is a fluent linguist speaking English, Portuguese,...
Dr. Paynowski is a graduate of the College of Optometry at Ohio State University and has been practicing for over 30 years. She is an avid reader who also enjoys live theater. She and her husband of 29 years also enjoy spending time in their garden and with their many...
Dr. Mary Ellen Roth received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Ohio State University College of Optometry. A native of Girard, OH, Dr. Roth has been practicing with Dr. Hults since May of 1987. Dr. Roth resides in Tallmadge with her husband of 26 years who is also an...
Dr. Sipple received her graduate degree from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. She has been associated with Dr. Hults for over 20 years. She is an ardent fan of The Ohio State University sports. Dr. Sipple is a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area and she enjoys golf with...
Dr. Knapp is a graduate of the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. She has been associated with Dr. Hults for 19 years. She has been married for 18 years. She enjoys playing tennis in her spare time. Her husband is an avid bike rider in support of diabetes research....
Dr. Gellis has a special interest in children's vision and Ortho-K. He is a devoted father of 3 sons and 1 daughter, and is very active in the local Jewish community. Dr. Gellis has been married for 11 years to Giela, who is also an optometrist. He has been working...
Adam Schmidt graduated the Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2008. In the following year, he completed a residency in ocular disease where he diagnosed and treated a full scope of ocular pathology. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association. Dr. Schmidt...
Dr. Ami Patel is a graduate of Inter American School of Puerto Rico College of Optometry. She is a Buckeye fan as she completed her undergraduate education at The Ohio State University. In her spare time, Dr. Patel likes to engage in creative activities such as sketching, painting, and also...
Dr. Michelle Piper graduated from the University of Akron Honors College. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Ohio State College of Optometry. She was an active member of the Ohio State Lions Club organizing fundraisers to provide seeing eye dogs for the blind...
Dr. Maggie Bucher is a graduate of the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico-College of Optometry. She completed her Undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University and enjoys watching Buckeye football. Dr. Bucher lives in Dover. She likes to read and spend time with family and friends attending concerts and traveling in...
