Our Doctors

Dr. Eric Chen O.D. holds a Bachelors Degree in Molecular & Cell Biology from University of California, Berkeley and attended the University of California School of Optometry at Berkeley where he received his Doctorate of Optometry. He did his residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at Midwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Chen is a member of both the Arizona and American Optometric Associations and is a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. In his free time, Dr. Chen, enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and 4 kids. He is also very involved in serving in his local Christian church.

Undergraduate Education: Georgia State University; Degree: Bachelor of Science. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Georgia Optometric Association; American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control; Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Primary Care, Pediatrics, Myopia Management, Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease, Cataract Evaluations, LASIK Evaluations; Ocular Disease and Ocular and Refractive Surgery Residency at Woolfson Eye Institute; Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Program Certification for MiSight Contact Lenses. The reason I became an optometrist is: because I have a strong passion for helping others live their best lives through better vision. My favorite part of helping my patients is: being able to find personalized solutions for all of their visual needs and/or eye health issues. My goal is: to give every patient the best eye care possible and to make a difference in the overall quality of their lives. In my spare time, I enjoy: spending quality time with my husband and children, traveling, hiking, exploring the outdoors, cooking and yoga.

Undergraduate Education: Geneva College. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By performing eye exams for people of all ages and needs including contact lenses, glaucoma, dry eyes, and diabetic eye care. Especially specialty contact lens needs such as keratoconus, corneal disease, and orthokeratology for myopia management. Hobbies/Interests: Sports, music, travel, and spending time with family.

Dr. Cheriachangel—or Dr. Cheri, as she's known to her patients—earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Before becoming a licensed optometrist, Dr. Cheri spent nearly a decade working in non-doctor roles in the optometry field, gaining valuable experience that shaped her approach to patient care. During her final clinical rotation at the West Philadelphia VA Medical Center, she received honors for her patient rapport and clinical skills, and developed a strong connection to the Philadelphia area. Now practicing just outside the city, she’s passionate about providing personalized, high-quality eye care to the local community.

Undergraduate Education: University of California, Riverside. Optometry School: MCPHS Worcester. Hobbies/Interests: Spending time outdoors exploring New England with my husband, daughter, and mini dachshund.

Dr. Angela Cho earned her Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she developed a strong foundation in human biology and the health sciences. She went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Dr. Cho is a U.S. Air Force veteran and has over 10 years of clinical experience. She was recognized with the Trusted Care Hero Award for her excellence in patient care and dedication to service. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time outdoors gardening and hiking, as well as relaxing with video games or movies with family.

Undergraduate Education: University of Waterloo; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Illinois Optometric Association, American Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Care; What drives your passion for optometry? Helping patients see clearly and educating them of the importance of their eye health is extremely rewarding! How are you helping patients live their best lives? I like to customize my recommendations to each patients visual needs based on their work environment and their hobbies. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Ensuring the happiness and satisfaction of all patients. How are you impacting your local community? Whenever the opportunity arises, I like to volunteer my time to improve my local community. Hobbies/Interests: Exploring all the exciting things Chicago has to offer!

Dr. Choi received her Bachelor of Science in Optometry from Konyang University in Korea and went on to complete a Ph.D. in corneal endothelial dystrophy at the Indiana University School of Optometry. Dr. Choi later earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Choi’s advanced background in anterior-segment research and ocular surface biology allows Dr. Choi to provide evidence-based, patient-focused care, with special interests in contact lenses, dry eye management, and the treatment of corneal conditions. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Choi enjoys traveling, exploring good restaurants and cafés, and painting.

Undergraduate Education: University of North Dakota. Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: Beta Sigma Kappa National Honor Society. What drives your passion for optometry? I've wanted to be an optometrist since I was 13 years old. So, I am daily living out my childhood dream. Since graduating in 1999, I still love taking care of my patients' individual needs. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I often say I cannot do a person's work for them, but I can make it easier for them to do their work by meeting their individual visual needs. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? A transformational eyecare experience happens when a person's quality of life is improved by what we prescribe and recommend, and then they refer people to us and come back year after year. How are you impacting your local community? Not only do I help with patients' visual needs, but I have seen many of these people for years, and we become like family. Sometimes I am just a listening ear. Hobbies/Interests: I love traveling and experiencing wine. I enjoy watching baseball, especially when it involves my kids.

Dr. Christianson, a native of Latrobe, attended Washington and Jefferson College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He earned his Bachelor's of Science in Vision Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia. Dr. Christianson’s training included multiple site externships including a rotation at a VA hospital in New Jersey and The Eye Institute in Philadelphia. When Dr. Christianson is out of the office, he is spending time with his wife and two children, golfing, running or enjoying his local sports teams.

Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Dr. Chu enjoys seeing patients of all ages for their comprehensive eye exams while providing personalized care for each patient. Hobbies/Interests: Attempting to play golf, trying to keep up with my son and daughter, photography cooking and traveling.

Undergraduate Education: Radford University. Optometry School: Pennsylvania School of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Golf, running.