Dr. Phillip J. Zwier, O.D.
Dr. Zwier received his Bachelor of Science degree from Calvin College and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Illinois College of Optometry.
His Therapeutic Certification was completed at Ferris State College of Optometry.
Dr. Zwier has been with Hiemstra Optical for over twenty years.
Dr. Lana K. Gruizenga, O.D.
Dr. Gruizenga grew up in the Kalamazoo area attending Western Michigan University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Biomedical Sciences.
In 1990, she graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry and received the John P. Davy Memorial Award. Dr. Gruizenga began practicing at Hiemstra Optical later that year.
Dr. David A. Cleary, O.D.
Dr. Cleary earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Alma College with a double major in biology and chemistry.
He completed his Doctorate of Optometry with Ferris State College where he also earned certification in Therapeutics and Diagnostics.
He has served as president of the South West Michigan Optometric Society in the past.
He joined Hiemstra Optical in 1998.
Dr. Grant Morrison, O.D.
Dr. Morrison earned his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees from Indiana University.
While at university, he did volunteer work in rural Mexico and received the Essilor Award for outstanding academic achievement.
Dr. Morrison is a native of Kalamazoo and has been practicing in the area since 1999. He has been with Hiemstra Optical since 2001.
Dr. Peter S. Caroselli, O.D.
Dr. Caroselli received his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Ferris State University, and Doctor of Optometry degree with honors from Michigan College of Optometry in 1997.
He has been practicing optometry at Hiemstra Optical since 2001.
Dr. Lauren Collins, O.D.
Dr. Collins earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Ferris State University. She went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University in Portland, OR.
Dr. Collins joined Hiemstra Optical in September of 2014.
Dr. Emily Schwengel, OD
Dr. Emily graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Graceland University. She received her Doctor of Optometry with honors from Indiana University in 2007.
She joined Hiemstra Optical in 2016.
Dr. Emily Merwin, O.D.
Dr. Merwin earned a Bachelors in Human Biology from Michigan State University, then graduated from Michigan College of Optometry with honors in 2016. She has served on two mission trips since she has been in optometry school.
Dr. Merwin was born and raised in Southwest, MI and was happy to return to provide eyecare for her community. She joined Hiemstra Optical in 2020.