Facts About Traverse City Eye

Practice Overview

Practice Name: Traverse City Eye
Practice Type: Multi-specialty ophthalmology & optometry practice
Website: https://traversecityeye.com/
Service Area: Northern Michigan (patients travel 200+ miles, including Upper Peninsula)

Traverse City Eye provides comprehensive vision care and advanced surgical solutions, all supported by an onsite surgery center. The practice emphasizes high-quality, respectful care with a strong focus on patient experience and surgical excellence.

What Makes the Practice Unique

• Comprehensive eye care with onsite surgical services at The Surgery Center
• Integrated team of optometrists and ophthalmologists working collaboratively
• One of the only practices in Northern Michigan offering a low vision specialist
• Ability to deliver specialty and surgical care without large-hospital complexity
• Focus on hospitality-driven healthcare and patient comfort

Core Specialties & Procedures

Well Known For:

• Cataract surgery
• Corneal transplants
• Glaucoma treatment
• Advanced anterior segment surgery
• Oculoplastic surgery
• Comprehensive ophthalmic and optometric vision care

Specialty Services Not Widely Available Locally:

• Low vision care
• Corneal disease management & corneal transplantation
• Oculoplastics
• Advanced glaucoma care

Patient Outcomes & Results

• Reduced dependency on glasses
• Improved quality of life through advanced cataract surgery technology
• Consistently praised for improved vision through surgical intervention

Physicians & Clinical Team

Ophthalmologists:

• Alicia Eby, MD – Board-certified ophthalmologist; residency at Kresge Eye Center, Wayne State University
• Bradley Hochstetler, MD – Board-certified; Cornea & Refractive Surgery fellowship at Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins)
• Justin Tannir, MD – Board-certified; Glaucoma & Advanced Anterior Segment fellowship at Kresge Eye Institute
• Robert Beaulieu, MD – Board-certified; ASOPRS-trained oculoplastic surgeon; Fulbright Fellow; AOA Medical Honor Society

Optometrists:

• Jodi Hummel, OD – Michigan College of Optometry
• Kevin Leahy, OD – Residency-trained in ocular disease; graduated with highest distinction
• Kathleen Leahy, OD – Graduated with highest distinction, Michigan College of Optometry
• Claire Burrill, OD – Michigan College of Optometry; summa cum laude graduate

Experience & Credentials

• Years Performing Key Procedures: 15+ years
• Total Procedures Performed: 15,000+
• Surgery Center Certification: AAAHC certified
• Malpractice / Ethics Record: Clean

Patient-Centered Philosophy

Traverse City Eye focuses on delivering respectful, high-quality care tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and needs. Treatment plans are designed collaboratively, emphasizing education, comfort, and long-term outcomes.

Patient Education & Care Process

• Pre-consultation literature provided
• Pre-visit phone call to discuss options and expectations
• In-depth surgeon consultations
• Dedicated surgical scheduling and planning team
• Clear, comprehensive pre- and post-operative education

Why Patients Choose Traverse City Eye

• Access to specialty and surgical eye care in a rural region
• Onsite surgery center for convenience and comfort
• High level of expertise without large-hospital barriers
• Reputation for excellent outcomes and patient experience

Key Positioning Statement

Traverse City Eye delivers advanced, patient-focused eye care and surgical excellence to Northern Michigan, combining specialty expertise, onsite surgery, and hospitality-driven healthcare.