Dr. Vonda Heverly
Meet Dr. Heverly!
Background and education:
Dr. Heverly has been with our practice since 2013. (She and Dr. David went through optometry school together, so they go way back!) Dr. Heverly’s undergraduate years started out at Purdue University, but she finished her B.S. in biology at Cal State San Bernardino. She received her doctorate of optometry from Indiana University School of Optometry in 1997.
Practice philosophy:
Our patients often comment on Dr. Heverly’s warm, personal style. Like all of the doctors on our team, she is committed to educating her patients on how to best care for their eyes and deeply invested in getting to know her patients and making the absolute best recommendations for their lifestyles and work habits. She very much enjoys treating patients on both ends of the age spectrum—those who are getting glasses for the very first time and those who face unique vision challenges in their later years.
Volunteer work:
For the last five years, Dr. Heverly has volunteered one week with the Lion’s Club, on eyeglass missions to central Mexico. In 2019, she took her daughter on the trip as well!
Dr. Heverly is passionate about:
A woman of many hobbies, Dr. Heverly keeps quite busy when she’s not seeing patients. She loves to do needlework, such as knitting and cross-stitching, and is an avid genealogist and historian. (You might even catch her in a Revolutionary War reenactment some weekend!) A long-time member of MENSA, she serves as the newsletter editor of the central Indiana chapter.
Schedule:
Dr. Heverly currently sees patients in our Greenwood office on Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Friday.
Dr. Erin Buck
Meet Dr. Buck!
Background and education:
Like Dr. David, Dr. Buck is a native Indianapolis south-sider! Her mom was a long-time south-side high school teacher and her dad owned a grocery store. Dr. Buck is a 2009 graduate from Indiana University School of Optometry and she received her Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University. Her career has varied over the years from primary care optometry to specialized pediatric optometry and vision therapy. Dr. Buck currently resides in Greenwood with her husband, Jordan, and two daughters, Emerson and Jillian.
Practice philosophy:
Dr. Buck takes a very personalized approach with each patient. She’s empathetic, and a great listener. She enjoys caring for patients of all ages and helping them find the best eye care solutions to enhance their daily lives.
Dr. Buck is passionate about:
Because of her focus on pediatric optometry, Dr. Buck is particularly passionate about helping kids see their best. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her family, attending church at Emmanuel, watching all sports and working out.
Schedule:
Dr. Buck currently sees patients in our Greenwood office on Mondays and every other Saturday.
Dr. Jina Desai
Meet Dr. Desai!
Background and education:
Dr. Desai received her Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from The University of Georgia, in Athens, GA. In 2020, she earned her Doctorate of Optometry from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Dr. Desai is a native of Columbus, Georgia. While obtaining her Doctorate Degree of Optometry, she completed rotations ranging from primary care at a non-profit clinic, pediatric private practice with a specialty in contact lenses, and low vision/geriatrics in diverse locations throughout the Southeast region. She gained comprehensive training in major conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive retinopathy and has confidence in dealing with patients of all ages and conditions.
Practice philosophy:
Dr. Desai believes strongly in preventative care. She works to educate her patients on how to take the absolute best care of their eyes and she treats each patient with the highest level of care and respect.
Dr. Desai is passionate about:
She currently lives in Indianapolis with her husband Jaimin, an ENT resident at IU. When she’s not seeing patients, she loves to spend time with her new puppy, Mia. She’s also currently learning to meditate.
Schedule:
Dr. Desai currently sees patients in our Greenwood office every other Saturday and one Sunday per month.
Karen Kennedy, Practice and Marketing Manager
Meet Karen!
Karen oversees the daily operations of both practices, and handles all the marketing, blogging and social media. Having worked in the restaurant and hotel business for many years, she's passionate about streamlining processes and providing a warm, welcoming experience with customer service that goes above and beyond.
In her younger days, Karen made her living as a cabaret singer in Chicago. (The staff is well-accustomed to her bursting into song during the course of the day.) She also has many years of experience as a copywriter, and has authored a book about restaurants in Hamilton County, called Hamilton County Food. So, if you're looking for a restaurant recommendation to go along with your eye exam, Karen's your gal!