Midwest Eye Care, P.C.
Charissa Wood is a seasoned professional in the ophthalmic field, currently serving as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and Diagnostic Specialist at Midwest Eye Care, P.C. since August 2012. Prior experience includes roles as an ophthalmic technician at Genstler Eye Center and a barista at Bluestem Bistro. Additionally, Charissa has been actively involved as a softball umpire since March 2012, officiating both fast pitch and slow pitch games under organizations such as ASA, USSSA, and NSAA. Charissa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences from Kansas State University, along with partial studies in Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Early education includes completion of advanced placement coursework at Marian High School.
Midwest Eye Care, P.C.
Midwest Eye Care was founded in 1951 by Dr. Jack Filkins, and was the first Nebraska ophthalmology practice to perform intraocular lens implant surgery, perform corneal transplant surgery, research and use the excimer laser now utilized in LASIK surgery and offer direct-care contact lens services. Midwest Eye Care has twelve ophthalmologists and seven optometrists on staff at six metropolitan locations, and we are now the largest independent vision care provider group in Nebraska and western Iowa. Midwest Eye Care has a long tradition of excellence and community service. In May 2004, Midwest Eye Care became the first Nebraska health care provider to receive a coveted Integrity Award for Service Excellence from the Heartland Better Business Bureau for our commitment to business ethics and community service. We received a second Integrity Award in September 2008 and our third in October of 2012. In addition, Dr. Peter Whitted was honored in 2003 as a “Heartland Hero” by the Nebraska Chapter of the American Red Cross for his community service, and Midwest Eye Care received a Corporate Citizen Award in 2003 from Prevent Blindness Nebraska for support in fighting blindness.