Doctors

Excel doctors treat patients in virtually every eye care specialty. In addition to ophthalmologists, Excel’s expert staff includes a cosmetic surgeon, optometrists, and certified opticians. Excel physicians have extensive experience in their respective fields and also provide charitable service to the community. All of Excel Eye Center’s doctors and staff are committed to providing the highest quality service and personal care. Come to Excel, and put your trust in the finest physicians in the industry.

Dr. Todd B. Engen, MD, Excel Eye Center facial plastic surgeon

Todd B. Engen, MD

Oculofacial & Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Aaron D. Smalley, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Aaron D. Smalley, MD

General Ophthalmology, Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses, Surgical Treatment of Cataracts
Dr. Jon B. Gunther, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Jon B. Gunther, MD

Retinal Conditions, Diabetic Eye Disease, Macular Degeneration
Dr. Justin T. Wilkinson, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Justin T. Wilkinson, MD

General Ophthalmology, Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses, Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma, Surgical Treatment of Cataracts, Corneal Procedures, LASIK Eye Surgery and PRK
Dr. Scott W. Yeates, MD, Excel Eye Center pediatric ophthalmologist

Scott W. Yeates, MD

Pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, Routine Vision Screenings, Glasses
Dr. Joseph S. Schmutz, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Joseph S. Schmutz, MD

General Ophthalmology, Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses, Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma, Surgical Treatment of Cataracts, LASIK Eye Surgery and PRK
Dr. Peter A. Ririe, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Peter A. Ririe, MD

General Ophthalmology, Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses, Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma, Surgical Treatment of Cataracts, Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Dr. Mason A. Schmutz, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Mason A. Schmutz, MD

General Ophthalmology, Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses, Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma, Surgical Treatment of Cataracts
Dr. Christopher J. Ricks, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Christopher J. Ricks, MD

General Ophthalmology, Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses, Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma, Surgical Treatment of Cataracts, LASIK Eye Surgery and PRK
Dr. Nathan G. Lambert, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Nathan G. Lambert, MD

General Ophthalmology, Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses, Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma, Surgical Treatment of Cataracts, LASIK Eye Surgery and PRK
Dr. Brad S. Henriksen, MD, Excel Eye Center pediatric ophthalmologist

Brad S. Henriksen, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Amblyopia, Infant and Pediatric Cataract Surgery, Pediatric Glaucoma, Routine Vision Screenings, Contact Lenses and Glasses
Dr. Austin J. Woolley, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Austin J. Woolley, MD

General Ophthalmology, Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses, Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma, Surgical Treatment of Cataracts
Dr. Conley B. Call, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Conley B. Call, MD

Oculofacial & Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Joshua J. Hansen, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Joshua J. Hansen, MD

General Ophthalmology, Contacts and Glasses, Diabetic Eye Treatment, Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma, Surgical Treatment of Cataracts
Dr. Robert L. Simmons, OD, Excel Eye Center optometrist

Robert L. Simmons, OD

Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses
Dr. Reese M. Loveless, OD, Excel Eye Center optometrist

Reese M. Loveless, OD

Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses, Specialty Contact Lenses
Dr. Nathan D. Garlick, MD, Excel Eye Center ophthalmologist

Nathan D. Garlick, OD

Diabetic Eye Treatment, Routine Vision Screenings, Contacts and Glasses, Specialty Contact Lenses

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Julie

Everyone was very courteous and friendly. Doctor Schmutz and his nurse took time to explain everything to me. I feel confident in their knowledge and experience.

Gina

All those who attend to me, in the office, and the nurses and assistants are all friendly and kind. I trust everyone at Excel, especially Dr. Gunther.

Lynn

Dr. Gunther is the best. I have total confidence in his expertise and advise and he has a great personality.

Heidi

If you have to have an eye doctor choose this one! Professional, courteous and really cares about you as a patient.

Michael

Great people. Won't go anywhere else. Dr. Gunther is the nicest guy you'll ever meet.

Mitchell

Loved bringing my one year old here. Such a cute facility and everyone was so great with little kids. Highly recommend!

Julianne

Dr. Brad Henriksen was one of the best pediatric ophthalmologists around. With 4 kids needing vision attention he was so good with all of them! Highly recommend Dr. Henriksen!

Bethany

Efficient and Dr. Yeates was great with my daughter, the exam was thorough and it’s the first time an eye doctor has really understood my daughter’s eye issues and known what to do.

Marilyn

Dr Ricks and staff are amazing, friendly, caring and efficient! My eyes are in the best of hands.

Casey

Very pleasant and treated well at my visit. My dry eye condition has gone away since I was given instructions.

Deanna

Love everything about this place! The doctors and staff are EXCEL-lent!

Catherine

Very professional office from the reception desk to the technicians and the doctors. Highly recommend.

Kyle

This is a great office. Very friendly and efficient. I appreciate how Dr. Hatch helps my kids enjoy the check up and very approachable.

Armando

I loved this place and I will recommend this place to friends and family for their eye sight needs because they're knowledgeable and friendly.

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