Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Anderson completed his undergraduate degree at Pittsburg State University, where he graduated with honors. He then went on to complete his Doctorate of Optometry Degree from Southern College of Optometry, where he was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa optometric honors society.

Following graduation, Dr. Anderson completed a residency in ocular disease at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He received extensive training in the area of glaucoma, diabetic eye care, cataracts, and low vision rehabilitation.

Dr. Anderson also spent two years teaching at his alma mater, SCO. During this time, he gave multiple presentations, both locally and nationally, including at the American Academy of Optometry annual meeting. He is also a member of the Tennessee Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, and the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians.

In 2012, Dr. Anderson completed the requirements for fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. The designation of FAAO is achieved by only 10% of practicing optometrists.

Dr. Anderson completed her undergraduate degree at Tennessee Technological University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis.

Dr. Anderson completed her internships at Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis Family Vision, and Pediatric Vision Associates. Dr. Anderson also received a Clinical Research Award during her final year of training.

A native of Manchester, Dr. Summer sought an opportunity to give back to the community in which she was raised. In 2007 she and Dr. Jeremy started Anderson Eye Care.

Dr. DeHaven received his undergraduate degree from Huntington College in 1997. He went on to receive his Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University in 2001. Dr. DeHaven is board certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease. He completed externships with emphasis on pediatrics, glaucoma, retinal disease, cataract surgery co-management and refractive surgery co-management.

Dr. DeHaven founded Community Eye Care in 2005. He enjoys providing eye care to patients of all ages. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and dry eye syndrome. Dr. DeHaven also has a special interest in specialty contact lens fitting and pediatric eye care.

Dr. DeHaven is active in the White House Lions Club. He is a past board member with the White House Chamber of Commerce. Dr. DeHaven and his family enjoy living in the White House area and being involved in the community. Dr. DeHaven enjoys woodworking, golfing, boating and spending time with his family.

Dr. Colonna is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a degree in Chemistry. Through a mentorship during college, he found his love of Optometry. Dr. Matthew Colonna enjoys the challenge of finding solutions for daily vision issues that affect each of his patients. Dr. Colonna says he enjoys listening to patients’ stories and finding ways to improve their lives.

 

Dr. Phil Hammond graduated from Southern College of Optometry and is a member of the American Optometric Association, The Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians and the Tennessee Academy of Optometry. Invested in his community, he is also a member of the Donelson-Hermitage Exchange Club and the Chamber of Commerce. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, reading and tinkering with old cars.

James Hoover, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, in 2016 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, with a minor in Philosophy, from Louisiana State University. He spent several years working with the Children’s Eye Center of Baton Rouge where he fostered a deep love for eyecare.

While at Southern College of Optometry, Dr. Hoover was active with Student Volunteers for Optometric Service to Humanity (SVOSH), and traveled to Mexico, Haiti, Belize, and Colombia, performing eye exams and dispensing glasses to underserved areas. Dr. Hoover was also awarded the Outstanding Clinician Award by Southern College of Optometry’s staff doctors and supervisors.

In practice since 2016, Dr. Hoover has always been fascinated with the eyes and their functions in our lives. At the age of 8 or 9, he was diagnosed as being colorblind. Soon after, he began borrowing the colorblind testing book from his family eye doctor, and he would use it to test students in his school to find others like himself for science projects.

Dr. Hoover loves the satisfaction of knowing that his patients leave seeing and feeling their very best and enjoys helping them have a greater understanding of their refractive and ocular health status. He says it is always a treat to see the smiles on his patients’ faces when they get their new prescriptions filled and experience clearer vision.

Dr. Neal is a specialist in primary eye care and the treatment and management of ocular diseases. He also specializes in the pre-operative and post-operative eye care treatment. Dr. Neal graduated with his Bachelors’s degree from the University of Alabama and with his Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry. He provides patients of Sumner Eye Care with the most current technology and advancements in eye care treatment. His specialties include educating and communicating eye health conditions to the patients and the fitting of hard contact lenses or difficult prescriptions. Dr. Neal quotes, “I love my job because I have the chance to improve someone’s quality of life by enhancing their vision.” When he is not attending to the needs of patients, Dr. Neal enjoys hiking and running, movies, and concerts.

Dr. Amy Sickman-Parsley is pleased to provide comprehensive patient-centered eye care as part of the Hermitage Eye Care team. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, she attended the University of Missouri where she received her degree in Biological Sciences with a Spanish minor. Dr. Sickman-Parsley graduated magna cum laude from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN.

During optometry school, she was involved in Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, a student organization that provides vision and eye health exams to communities living in poverty and participated in mission trips to Honduras, Mexico, and Colombia. Following optometry school, Dr. Sickman-Parsley completed an additional year of advanced residency training at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia.

Dr. Sickman-Parsley joined as a FAAO (Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry) in 2020.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and running. Amy and her husband, Billy, reside in the Donelson area.

Dr. J. Logan Smith received his Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Tennessee Technological University and went on to receive his doctorate degree in Optometry at Southern College of Optometry. After receiving his Doctorate degree, he completed a residency in primary eye care with an emphasis in ocular disease at West Tennessee Eye in Memphis, TN.

After practicing in Sumner County for the last three years, Dr. Smith decided to open Hendersonville Eye Care in 2017. In 2020, Hendersonville Eye Care merged with Orgain Family Vision. Dr. Smith is a member of the American Optometric Association and Tennessee Optometric Association. Dr. Smith is looking forward to providing excellent comprehensive eye care to his patients in this community.

John Maria, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry (SCO) in 1992 and completed his undergraduate studies at McDaniel University.

Upon graduation from Southern College of Optometry, Dr. Maria was promoted to captain in the US Army and was stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. During his time as Division Optometrist for the 101st Airborne Assault (AASLT), he implemented the Aviation Contact Lens Program for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR).

In practice since 1996, Dr. Maria provides primary eyecare, treatment of glaucoma, red eye, and eye injuries, as well as manages diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration.

A resident of Dover for over 20 years, Dr. Maria enjoys staying fit and active with his wife, attending their daughter’s basketball games, and playing golf with their son.

Peter Van Hoven, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 1999 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Tennessee Technological University.

In practice since 1999, Dr. Van Hoven’s interest in eye care was motivated by a long history of visual conditions and ocular disease in his family. He was driven to pursue a career in optometry to be able to help others improve their vision and overall eye health.

In his time away from the office, Dr. Van Hoven enjoys staying active by boating with his family and hiking.

Christina Martin, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry cum laude from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2013 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with honors from Northern Illinois University. Dr. Martin provides all aspects of eye care, including the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases, glaucoma, contact lenses, pediatric eye exams, and surgery co-management.

Dr. Martin says as a young child she always knew she wanted to be an optometrist. Ever since she began wearing glasses in the 2nd grade, she recalls that her visits to the eye doctor were always her favorite doctor appointment every year.

In practice since 2013, Dr. Martin’s favorite part of being an optometrist is building and maintaining long-term relationships with her patients of all ages. Knowing her patients on a personal level helps her to provide them with the best eye care possible to solve their vision needs.

In her time away from the office, Dr. Martin enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and staying active by participating in outdoor activities with her husband and daughter.

Molly Pace, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 2018 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Mississippi State University.

Dr. Pace began wearing glasses and contact lenses as a young girl in the 7th grade. Later, as a senior in high school, she developed a corneal ulcer because she had not been properly cleaning her contact lenses over time. She spent a lot of time at her optometrist’s office for treatment where she became more interested in the eye care field. She later began shadowing her optometrist and eventually made her decision to pursue optometry as a career.

In practice since 2018, Dr. Pace loves seeing firsthand the impact that eye health education and quality eye care can have for her patients to see more clearly.

In her time away from the office, Dr. Pace loves spending her free time with her family. She is also an avid animal lover who especially enjoys pampering her Yorkie named Teddy.

Kenneth Young, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in 1993 where he was awarded for his diagnosis and treatment of ocular pathology.  Dr. Young serves as an FDA Investigator and Associate Professor for three optometry schools.

In his time away from treating patients, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his wife and their two kids, as well as hunting, fishing, and raising Hereford cattle.

Dr. Shirnil Channappa received his undergraduate degree in Life Sciences from Pennsylvania State University in 1995. In May 2000, he graduated from the University of Alabama - Birmingham with his doctorate in Optometry. His interest in health-related fields and interacting with patients led him to Optometry. He enjoys helping his patients solve their eye care needs.

In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling, and solving puzzles.

Dr. Jamie Keele graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Middle Tennessee State University in 2012. Later, she attended the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. In 2016, she received her Doctorate in Optometry.

Dr. Keele was first introduced to Optometry when she was 12 when she discovered that she needed glasses because of nearsightedness. Growing up, she always had an interest in biology and medical sciences. However, it wasn’t until college when she shadowed her Optometrist that she realized she wanted to pursue a career in Optometry. She saw how rewarding it was and immediately fell in love with the profession.

She enjoys helping people see better and preserve their vision. She especially enjoys working with kids to give them a chance to perform their best in school and life with improved vision.

Michelle Harrison, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry. She did her undergraduate studies at the University of Memphis and University of Tennessee at Martin.
Dr. Harrison enjoys forming relationships with patients and taking care of their eye care needs.
When she is not treating patients, Dr. Harrison enjoys snow skiing, boating on Kentucky Lake and reading.

Tonya Reynoldson, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Dr. Reynoldson enjoys helping people see more clearly each day. She finds optometry to be a great profession and she enjoys getting to know her patients personally.
When she is not treating patients, Dr. Reynoldson takes pleasure in reading, swimming, hiking, and snow skiing.

Dr. Ducklo is a 1978 graduate of The Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. A Nashville native, he has been in private practice in this great city for 39 years!

Dr. Ducklo is therapeutically certified and is a member of the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians and of the Middle Tennessee Optometric Society. Additionally, he is one of the founding members of the Tennessee Eye Care Alliance and has served on the Tennessee State Board of Optometry for 10 years.

Dr. Ducklo has a special interest in hard to fit contact lenses, especially toric, gas permeable and bifocal lenses. Away from the office, Dr. Ducklo enjoys various types of exercise and sports. He’s been married to his wife, Beth, for 31 yrs and they have two children T.J. and Kayla.

Dr. Blair Solomon is a middle Tennessee native; she was raised in Brentwood and attended Brentwood High School. After high school she moved to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee. She graduated in 2016 Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Nutrition and a minor in Business Administration, Go Vols! The summer after completing her undergraduate degree she moved to Memphis to attend the Southern College of Optometry.

She recently graduated in 2020 with an award in private practice. She completed externship rotations at Ducklo Eyecare and Pilkinton Eye Center. Dr. Solomon is happy to provide service to patients of all ages with glasses, contact lenses, general ocular health, ocular disease and pre and post operative surgical services.

Outside of work Dr. Solomon and her husband, Nick, love to spend time with their golden retriever, Boone.