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Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the Eye Institute

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Patient Care

Our doctors at the Eye Institute provide state-of-the-art clinical and surgical care in a compassionate and timely manner with more than 60,000 patient visits and 3,300 surgical cases each year.

Our Services, Locations and Providers

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Our Services

Our doctors provide routine eye care as well as manage complex medical and surgical eye disease.

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Locations and Directions

Our doctors see patients at clinics throughout the Milwaukee area.

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Providers

The Eye Institute is home to experts in comprehensive eye care as well as various subspecialties.

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Referring Physicians

Contact our specialists for a patient consultation or urgent care.

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Best Doctors

Our doctors see patients at clinics throughout the Milwaukee area.

Contact Ophthalmology

For patient care inquires, call us at (414) 955-2020 or use MyChart. Email is for research and education inquiries only.

Eye Institute Location

925 N. 87th St.

Milwaukee, WI 53226

Appointments

(414) 955-2020

(414) 955-6166 (fax)

Continuing Medical Education

Mary Schafer

mschafer@mcw.edu

(414) 955-7840

Medical Education Coordinator

Leslie Bencivenga

lbencive@mcw.edu

Director of Development - Ophthalmology

Gina Vrtochnick

gvrtochnick@mcw.edu

(414) 805-3309

Refer to Us - Consultation requests

Physician Referral Form (PDF)

Fax to (414) 955-0136

Emergent Requests

Within 48 hours call

(414) 955-2020

Research

Vesper Williams

vewilliams@mcw.edu

(414) 955-7862

Advanced Ocular Imaging Program

(414) 955-2647

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