Our Doctors

Undergraduate Education: Saint Mary's College; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, Ocular Wellness & Nutrition Society; What drives your passion for optometry? I am dedicated to my patient’s long-term eye health and wellness. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I enjoy discussing the importance of UV protection and nutrition with my patients, as well as fitting contact lenses offering the latest technology in health, comfort and vision. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? Using innovative products and testing is beneficial to assess eye health and solve patient's eye care needs.

Dr. Ajay Katiyar attended the University of Illinois - Chicago and is also a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry. Besides serving his patients, Dr. Katiyar loves playing tennis and basketball, traveling, hiking, and investing.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida. Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Promoting eye health in my neighborhood, local businesses, and schools. Introducing patients to the newest treatment options based on their visual and lifestyle needs. Hobbies/Interests: Coffee, travel, reading, and making memories with family and friends.

Undergraduate Education: University of Florida. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Professional Achievements/Associations: Past President of the Broward County Optometric Association. Broward County Optometrist of the Year 1989. Past Clinical Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern College of Optometry. What drives your passion for optometry? My philosophy is to listen carefully to my patients to determine their special needs. This enables me to come up with the best solution to meet the individual's requirements. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? When my patients say "Wow, I've never had an eye exam like that before! How are you impacting your local community? I am a past President of both the Downtown Hollywood Business Association and The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Hobbies/Interests: Golf and Grandchildren (not necessarily in that order).

Undergraduate Education: Benedictine University, IL. Optometry School: Chicago College of Optometry.

Undergraduate: Union College. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, diabetic eye exams, contact lens fitting, and ocular disease management. Hobbies: Reading, painting, walking, traveling (especially to the beach and Europe).

Undergraduate Education: Michigan State University; Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology; Optometry School: Michigan College of Optometry-Ferris State University; Professional Achievements and Associations: IOA, AOA; Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Ocular disease. My favorite part of helping my patients is being able to make an immediate impact on patient's quality of life. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking/travelling with my wife, doing renovations on my house and cooking.

Undergraduate Education: Indiana University. Optometry School: The Ohio State University. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Complete eye exams for glasses and contacts. Diagnosis and treatment for eye diseases. Diabetic eye exams. Dry eye evaluation and treatment. Hobbies and interests: Cooking, running , reading and travel.

Dr. Keith was born and raised on the Navajo and Hopi native American reservations in northern Arizona. After finishing high school, she went on to attend the University of Arizona. Dr. Keith received her Bachelor of Health Science degree in physiology with a minor in anthropology. She also worked as an optometric technician while attending university. Dr. Keith completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at Midwestern University of Health Sciences in Glendale, Arizona, graduating summa cum laude. While in school, she attended externships that provided extensive training and experience in primary eye care, diabetic eye care, management of macular degeneration and glaucoma, and surgical co-management. After finishing optometry school, Dr. Keith returned to Tucson to work for a corporate optometry clinic and was happy to join Arizona Primary Eye Care in March of 2022. Dr. Keith enjoys getting to know her patients and strives to provide compassionate and comprehensive eye care in a friendly and comfortable environment. In her free time, Dr. Keith enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, camping, and traveling.

Dr. Madeline Junker Kellerman received her Bachelor of Science in cellular biology and genetics at the University of Maryland before earning her Doctor of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia. Dr. Kellerman loves offering the full range of primary eye care—from routine eye exams and emergency visits to managing ocular disease and prescribing a patient’s first pair of glasses. Residing in Mechanicsville, Dr. Kellerman enjoys reading, cooking, crafting, and spending time with her husband and son, Tyler and Kenzo, along with their dog and two cats.

Born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Dr. Julie Kells embarked on a remarkable journey that led her to become a respected optometrist. As a student-athlete at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, she excelled in both academics and volleyball while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Driven by her passion for eye care, she pursued a Doctorate of Optometry at the prestigious University of Houston College of Optometry, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a clinical letter of excellence. During her clinical rotations at Space Center Eye Associates and Bellaire Family Eyecare, she honed her skills in ocular disease management and specialty contact lens fitting, respectively. Complementing her expertise, Dr. Kells completed a rigorous one-year residency program at Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in Durant, Oklahoma, where she specialized in treating complex ocular conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetes. She also gained valuable experience in co-managing LASIK and PRK patients. In her free time, Dr. Kells finds joy in staying active outdoors, indulging in hiking, biking, and lake adventures.

Undergraduate Education: The University of South Dakota. Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry.

Undergraduate Education: University of South Florida, B.S. Biology; Optometry School: Nova Southeastern University; Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Georgia Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Ocular Disease, Residency Malcom Randall VA Hospital Gainesville, FL; The reason I became an optometrist is: As a glasses wearer from an early age, I became curious about the profession. Later, when it came time to choose my career path, I considered several medical fields but optometry stood out among them. It provided the work/life balance that I was seeking while also allowing me to serve people's medical needs. In my spare time, I enjoy I enjoy spending time with my husband and twins. My favorite part of helping my patients is because I'm a relationship builder. It makes my day to see a longtime patient or a friend who is visiting the office for the first time. Those connections are important to me.