Dr. Jonathan Cutler grew up in New York and made his home in Iowa in 1983. He received his medical degree in 1979 from the University of New York Medical Center and his Ophthalmology residency in 1983 from Pennsylvania State University. He has been an Ophthalmologist for over 25 years and has performed over 11,000 cataract procedures. Dr. Cutler was the first ophthalmologist in Iowa to do an astigmatism-correcting lens implant and one of the first to perform RK. His favorite hobby is music and plays the keyboard for 3 bands. He performed on a movie soundtrack for HBO that won an Emmy for Best Score in 2008.
Dr. Valerie Kounkel grew up in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She received her medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995. She did her Ophthalmology residency at the Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and was also the Chief Resident from 1998 to 2000. She has practiced at Physicians Eye Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa since 2001. Dr. Kounkel teaches residents and medical students from the University of Iowa, Des Moines University and Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Dr. Kounkel’s hobbies include golfing and biking.
Dr. Tod Gerhardt is a 2005 graduate of University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry, located in St. Louis. Dr. Gerhardt completed his training at the Veterans Hospital, Southwest Medical Center, and TLC Eye Center in St. Louis. Dr. Gerhardt's professional interests are in eye disease, contact lenses, pediatrics, and laser vision correction. Dr. Gerhardt is a member of the American Optometric Association, and the Iowa Optometric Association. Dr. Gerhardt currently practices in the Keokuk, Ft. Madison and Burlington American EyeCare offices. Dr. Gerhardt originates from Burlington, Iowa. He is happily married to his wife Tracy. They have two sons, Connor, Carter and a daughter Addison.
Dr. Kevin Jennings is a 1989 graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry, located in Chicago. Dr. Jennings is certified in therapeutic treatment of eye diseases. He has attended additional training at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. Jennings professional interests are primary eyecare, pediatric vision, ocular diseases, and fitting contact lenses. Dr. Jennings currently practices in the Keokuk, Ft. Madison and Burlington American EyeCare offices. Dr. Jennings is originally from Winona, Minnesota. He is happily married to his wife Janelle. They have three children, Brandon, Angela, and Jake.
Dr. Matthew Ruhl is a 2005 graduate of University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry, located in St. Louis. Dr. Ruhl completed his training at the Veterans Hospital, Southwest Medical Center, and Pediatric Specialty Clinic in St. Louis. Dr. Ruhl's professional interests include primary eye care, pediatric and binocular vision, eye disease, contact lenses, and laser vision correction. Dr. Ruhl is board certified in diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of eye diseases. Dr. Ruhl is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Iowa Optometric Association. Dr. Ruhl currently practices in the Keokuk, Ft. Madison and Burlington American EyeCare offices. Dr. Ruhl is originally from Hannibal, Missouri. He is happily married to his wife Quinn. They have 3 daughters, Sydney, Chloe and Delaney.
Dr. David McManis (Retired April of 2011) is a 1978 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry, located in Forest Grove, Oregon. Dr. McManis also trained at Fitzsimmons Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. Dr. McManis practiced Optometry in Jamaica and Minneapolis before moving back to Iowa. Dr. McManis founded the Optical Center in Keokuk and later in Burlington. In 1990, the name was changed to American Eyecare with an increased emphasis in medical care and management. Dr. McManis currently practices in the Keokuk and Burlington American EyeCare offices. Dr. McManis is originally from Keokuk, Iowa. He and his wife Connie reside in Burlington and have five children, Kelly, Alex, Tom, Sean and Collin.
