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Michelle Lee, OD, FAAO

Optometry Attending

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Molly Johnson, OD, FAAO

Optometry Attending

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Heather McLeod, OD, FAAO

Optometry Attending

Meet The Team

Our faculty comes from a variety of optometry schools and have a diverse background of work experience, including within the VA setting, other teaching institutions, and private practice. This unique blending of work experience offers the residents a broad exposure to treating patients from the view of different practice modalities. With a combined 130+ years of experience, our faculty provides strong mentorship for residents throughout the year and hands-on experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume hospital setting. 

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Michelle Marciniak, OD, FAAO

Student Externship Coordinator

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Victoria Butcko, OD, FAAO

Director of the Contact Lens Clinic

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Lauren Ristin, OD, FAAO

Optometry Attending

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Charles Kinnaird, OD, FAAO

Chief of Optometry Section

Co-Director, Ocular Disease

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Peter Russo, OD, FAAO, Dipl.

Hines BRC Site Director, Low Vision

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Jennifer Brown, OD, FAAO

Residency Coordinator

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Thomas Stelmack, OD, FAAO

Former Chief, Optometry Section

Lecturer

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Joan Stelmack, OD, MPH, FAAO

Former Supervisor, Low Vision

Lecturer

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Allison Guindon, OD, FAAO

Former Optometry Attending, Lecturer

To request more information or to schedule an interview, please email Dr. Jennifer Brown at:
Jennifer.Brown1befc6@va.gov.

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Contact us:

Jennifer Brown, OD, FAAO

Residency Coordinator 

Jennifer.Brown1befc6@va.gov

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Charles Kinnaird, OD, FAAO

Program Director

Chief of Optometry Section

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

Charles.Kinnaird@va.gov

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Peter Russo, OD, FAAO, Diplomate

Hines BRC Site Director

Hines VA Blind Rehabilitation Service 

Peter.Russo2@va.gov

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Tel:  312-569-7505

Fax: 312-569-7547

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Jesse Brown VAMC

820 S Damen Ave

Chicago IL 60612

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