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Our Doctors

The clinicians behind the network.

12 optometrists across 6 community practices — independent clinicians united by a shared commitment to community-first eye care. This is the clinical depth prospective doctors and partners join.

12 Doctors · 6 Practices

Westminster Eye Care Associates

Providence, RI

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Portrait of Dr. Ally O’Donnell, O.D.

A native of Smithfield, Rhode Island, Dr. O’Donnell earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Ithaca College and her Doctor of Optometry degree in 2022 from the New England College of Optometry. She completed an ocular disease and primary care residency at the Veterans Affairs Boston Health Care System, and has trained in primary eye care, ocular disease management, pediatrics, specialty contact lenses, and vision therapy. She has presented research at the American Academy of Optometry on managing thyroid orbitopathy.

Portrait of Dr. Rickie Chin, O.D.

Born and raised in Hope, RI, Dr. Chin graduated from Rhode Island College with a degree in Biology and earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. His clinical training spans the Providence VA Hospital, Eye Care Associates in Southport, CT, the Brown Center in East Providence, the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, and the Wellish Vision Institute in Las Vegas.

Portrait of Dr. Matthew Marques, O.D.

Born in Providence and raised in Seekonk, MA, Dr. Marques earned his Bachelor’s degree in pre-medical and health sciences and his Doctorate in Optometric studies from MCPHS University. He completed externships at the Providence VA, the Naval Health Clinic of New England, and the Providence Community Health Center, and specializes in primary care optometry with a focus on ocular disease.

Portrait of Dr. Theresa Colonna, O.D.

Dr. Colonna earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry, where she was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society. She is residency trained in ocular disease from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Boston and has been on staff at Westminster Eye Care Associates since 2002, where she also oversees training and development of clinical staff.

College Hill Eye & Optical

Providence, RI

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Portrait of Dr. Joseph Isik, O.D.

Dr. Isik, a native of Long Island, NY, received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stony Brook University and his Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry, where he was a member of the Golden International Optometric Honor Society. He completed an optometric residency in Cornea & Contact Lenses at SSM Health Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care in Madison, Wisconsin, and specializes in fitting hard-to-fit contact lens patients, including those with keratoconus, corneal ectasia, and post-corneal transplants.

Smithfield Eye & Optical

Greenville, RI

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Portrait of Dr. Kalasia Daigle, O.D.

Dr. Daigle’s fascination with eye care began in childhood, ultimately inspiring her career path. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Rhode Island College and completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at MCPHS University. She is passionate about improving patients’ lives through exceptional, high-quality, personalized eye care delivered in a welcoming environment.

Portrait of Dr. Norma Ann Swenson, O.D.

Dr. Swenson is a licensed optometrist (Rhode Island license ODTG00506) who provides eye care at Smithfield Eye & Optical as part of the WeCare Eye Group network.

Cranston Eye & Optical

Cranston, RI

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Portrait of Dr. John Corvese, O.D.

Dr. John Corvese, O.D.

Optometrist · also practices at North Providence

A lifelong Rhode Island resident, Dr. Corvese graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Microbiology before earning his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 1982. He is the founder of Envisions Eyecare Center, which he grew to six Rhode Island locations, and has also provided services for the Community Health Center for over 30 years. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Rhode Island Optometric Association.

Portrait of Dr. Lucia D’Angelo, O.D.

A therapeutically certified optometrist with over thirty years of experience, Dr. D’Angelo provides primary eye care with an emphasis on ocular disease for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Rhode Island College and her Doctor of Optometry in 1991 from the Illinois College of Optometry. She has practiced across Rhode Island and Massachusetts since 1993, including nursing-home eye care, LASIK/PRK co-management, and clinical telemedicine reading for the Beetham Eye Institute at the Joslin Diabetes Center.

North Providence Eye & Optical

North Providence, RI

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Portrait of Dr. Shawn Barillaro, O.D.

Born and raised in Meriden, Connecticut, Dr. Barillaro earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Connecticut and his Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. He completed a one-year residency in Ocular Disease with a specialization in Retina and Glaucoma Care at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Manchester, NH, and has a special interest in treating persistent dry eye.

Portrait of Dr. John Corvese, O.D.

Dr. John Corvese, O.D.

Optometrist · also practices at Cranston

A lifelong Rhode Island resident, Dr. Corvese graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Microbiology before earning his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 1982. He is the founder of Envisions Eyecare Center, which he grew to six Rhode Island locations, and has also provided services for the Community Health Center for over 30 years. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Rhode Island Optometric Association.

Ardmore Eye & Optical

Ardmore, PA

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Portrait of Dr. James Hall, O.D.

Dr. Hall has an extensive background in ocular disease, contact lenses, and optics. He graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 1980 with a B.S. in biology and received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1985 from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, completing a competitive residency in primary care at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia the following year. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, a Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry, and an Examiner for the National Board of Optometry.

Portrait of Dr. Ronak Patel, O.D.

Dr. Patel is an optometrist from Bucks County, PA who has spent most of his life in the Philadelphia area. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Temple University and his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry – Salus University. His clinical rotations spanned private practice, corporate settings, contact lens specialization, ocular disease management, and MD/OD collaborative offices, shaping a patient-centered approach to care.

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