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Meet Our Eye Doctors
Matthew J. Bednar, O.D.
Dr. Matthew Bednar, a founding partner, has been with Bennett EyeCare Midwest since its inception in 2002. He grew up in Atchison, KS with his parents and two sisters. Dr. Bednar graduated from Maur Hill Prep School in Atchison, KS and then attended Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO.
David T. Tischinski, O.D.
Dr. David Tischinski, a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, joined the Bennett Eyecare Midwest team in August of 2002. Having graduated from Truman State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in health/pre-medicine in 1998. Dr. Tischinski continued his education at Indiana University School of Optometry, in Bloomington, Indiana.
Abbie Rondeau, O.D.
Originally from Olathe, Kansas, Dr. Abbie Rondeau obtained her Bachelor's degree from Kansas State University (EMAW!) in 2004. She completed her Doctorate of Optometry at the renowned Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois, in 2008. Illinois College of Optometry is known for providing an outstanding clinical experience.
Ryan Broyles, O.D.
Dr. Ryan Broyles is a distinguished optometrist with a strong background in providing comprehensive eye care, with a special emphasis on helping individuals with vision loss.
David Fritz, O.D.
Dr. Fritz is a doctor of optometry with specialized training in ocular disease treatment and pre/post-surgical care. Dr. Fritz received his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. He received his doctorate degree at the Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois. He completed internships at the Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, Illinois, in several areas including primary care, pediatrics, ocular disease, glaucoma, developmental disability, sports vision and low vision.
Derrick Crabtree, O.D.
Dr. Derrick Crabtree completed his undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. He then received his Doctor of Optometry from The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX. Through his clinical rotations, Dr. Crabtree obtained extensive training in ocular disease, specifically geared toward treating and managing complex glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and related eye conditions present amongst aging populations.
Aaron Van Hooser, O.D.
Dr. Aaron Van Hooser grew up in the Northland with his sister, Haley, on Weatherby Lake, where his parents still reside. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Arizona College of Optometry in Glendale, AZ.