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Sloane jokes that she's done just about everything at the Center at one time or another: run lasers, worked in the operating room, worked with new patients, handled post-op work. |
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Optometrist
Dr. Schwan joined the Sloane Vision Center team in April 2007. As an optometrist, Dr. Schwan focus primarily on various eye diseases, though she gained experience working with LASIK during a stint at Swagel Wooten in Arizona. |
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As an ophthalmic technician Jennifer works directly with patients to obtain medical histories, administer diagnostic tests, measure and record vision, and test eye muscle function. |
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Snezhana holds an Associate's Degree from Triton College. A member of the Sloane Vision Center team since 2006, Snezhana started off as a floor technician working her way into being a laser technician, working alongside Dr. Sloane in assisting with surgeries. |
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Lorraine does everything from answer phones to dealing with insurance companies to scheduling patients. |
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Valerie joined the Sloane Vision Center in April 2001, but has been in general ophthalmology since 1980. One the biggest perks of working in refractive surgery, she says, is that you're a part of something that is life changing for patients. |
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Ophthalmic / Laser Technician
Elizabeth joined the Sloane Vision Center staff almost seven years ago as an ophthalmic and laser technician. According to Elizabeth, one of her favorite things about working at Sloane Vision Center is working one-on-one with patients and seeing them through the entire laser vision correction process. |
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Opthalmic Technician
Billie has been an ophthalmic technician since graduating from Triton College in 2000. She was lead technician at her former Ophthalmic practice before joining the Sloane Vision Center in 2004. |
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Ophthalmic Technician
Joyce joined Sloane Vision Center in September of 2007. She is a certified Ophthalmic technician and has been in the field since 1996. “It’s a rewarding career when you have a chance to be part of something that can change someone’s life.” |
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Ophthalmic and Surgical Technician/Refractive Coordinator
Sherry joined Sloane Vision Center team in May of 2007, having worked in the field for over a decade. Sherry has a duel role at Sloane Vision center serving as an ophthalmic and surgical technician as well as their Refractive Coordinator. (She received her LASIK procedure in March of 2000.) |
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Jennifer Hatton
Ophthalmic Technician
As an ophthalmic technician Jennifer works directly with patients to obtain medical histories, administer diagnostic tests, measure and record vision, and test eye muscle function. In addition, she assists Sloane in all surgical procedures. Prior to joining Sloane Vision Center in 2007, Jennifer worked at the University of Illinois.
A mother of two and Scottish dance enthusiast, Jennifer holds an Associate's Degree from Triton College.
On working at the Sloane Vision Center:
"The great thing here is that [the patient] sees [Dr. Sloane] each and every visit. He knows the patient by the time they go into surgery, what their background is and what their interests are. He takes everything about the patient into account."
Snezhana Kalinin
Ophthalmic Technician
Snezhana holds an Associate's Degree from Triton College. A member of the Sloane Vision Center team since 2006, Snezhana started off as a floor technician working her way into being a laser technician, working alongside Dr. Sloane in assisting with surgeries.
On working at Sloane Vision Center:
“Working for Dr. Sloane is great due to his great abilities as a doctor and a surgeon, always looking for the better technology out there that would benefit his patients” she says. What she loves best about working with Dr. Sloane is that he wants to meet all his patients personally before going further into the surgery process. “This is the kind of environment I love to work in and what makes me enjoy my job ”
Valerie Cicolini
Ophthalmic Technician
Valerie joined the Sloane Vision Center in April 2001, but has been in general ophthalmology since 1980. One the biggest perks of working in refractive surgery, she says, is that you're a part of something that is life changing for patients. "Before I made people see by giving them crutches," she says. "Now they come in and have a big smile on their face and can go on vacation without glasses or solutions and I'm a part of that."
On working at the Sloane Vision Center:
"Dr. Sloane is very warm and compassionate; people are usually intimidated by doctors, but he's not like that."
Lorraine Martin
Receptionist
Lorraine does everything from answer phones to dealing with insurance companies to scheduling patients. She says first impressions are very important, especially when people are coming in for surgery. "When a patient comes in, they deserve that one-on-one attention," she says.
On working at the Sloane Vision Center:
"Every employee here has such a positive attitude and is focused on the patient."
Karen Jill Sloane
Operations Manager
Sloane jokes that she's done just about everything at the Center at one time or another: run lasers, worked in the operating room, worked with new patients, handled post-op work. A Triton College graduate, she's a certified Ophthalmic Technician and has worked in laser vision correction since 1997. "It's what I live, breathe, do everyday," she says. One of the main advantages of being with Dr. Sloane, she says, is that he is always ahead of the curve when it comes to technology. "We take something that can be a little frightening and make it a great experience," she says. "You don't get a second chance to do something like this with your eyes."
A world traveler, Sloane is a competitive ice skater, former model, and
mother of two sets of twin girls!
Dr. Regina Schwan
Optometrist
Dr. Schwan joined the Sloane Vision Center team in April 2007. As an optometrist, Dr. Schwan has focused primarily treating diseases of the eye, and gained experience working with LASIK during a stint at Swagel Wooten
in Arizona. Dr. Schwan is a member of the American Optometric
Association, the Illinois Optometric Association, and volunteers for
the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind.
In her spare time, Dr. Schwan remains active by training for triathlons,
playing volleyball, running, and traveling.
Elizabeth Motykowski
Ophthalmic / Laser Technician
Elizabeth joined the Sloane Vision Center staff almost seven years ago
as an ophthalmic and laser technician. According to Elizabeth, one of
her favorite things about working at Sloane Vision Center is working
one-on-one with patients and seeing them through the entire laser
vision correction process. Having had vision correction herself, she
says it allows her to "relive the excitement of vision correction."
In addition to being a certified ophthalmic technician, she holds both
an associates and bachelors degree. In her spare time, she enjoys
gardening and spending time with her kids.
Billie Jo Davis
Opthalmic Technician
Billie has been an ophthalmic technician since graduating from Triton College in 2000. She was lead technician at her former Ophthalmic practice before joining the Sloane Vision Center in 2004. "This is a really unique place to work, and it lets me live closer to my mother," says Billie, who has had the LASIK procedure herself: "I had the procedure after the birth of my third child and it made a huge difference in my life. Just being able to wake up in the middle of the night, go to my baby, and see his face without my glasses, or to shut off the alarm clock, shave my legs, and go to our summer home not having to worry about losing a contact swimming in the lake."
Joyce Wolter
Opthalmic Technician
Joyce joined Sloane Vision Center in September of 2007. She is a certified Ophthalmic technician and has been in the field since 1996. “It’s a rewarding career when you have a chance to be part of something that can change someone’s life.”
On working at the Sloane Vision Center:
"I believe in this technology because I have seen amazing results since working with Dr. Sloane and the rest of the Sloane Team.” . “Dr. Sloane always takes the time to give the best care with cutting edge technology.”
Sherry Gomez
Ophthalmic and Surgical Technician/Refractive Coordinator
Sherry joined Sloane Vision Center team in May of 2007, having worked in the field for over a decade. Sherry has a duel role at Sloane Vision center serving as an ophthalmic and surgical technician as well as their Refractive Coordinator. (She received her LASIK procedure in March of 2000.)
On working at the Sloane Vision Center:
""I loved working in refractive surgery from the moment I saw my first patient," she says. "I have seen a lot in my 10 years in the business and Dr. Sloane is an amazing surgeon as well as a great person. Everyone here at the Sloane Vision Center works together as a team, making it a truly enjoyable and rewarding place to work."
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