Union Eyes Crestwood
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Phone: 312.888.9999
Monday: 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 1 P.M. - 2 P.M.)
Wednesday: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 12 P.M. - 1 P.M.)
Thursday: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 12 P.M. - 1 P.M.)
Friday: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 12 P.M. - 1 P.M.)
3rd Sat. of the month: 8 A.M. - 2 P.M.
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Phone: 312.421.1016
Mon. & Wed.: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Tues. & Thurs.: 9 A.M. - 7 P.M.
Fri.: 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
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Union Eyes — Crestwood
The Union Eyes Crestwood location serves the members and families of Iron Workers Local 63, Plumbers Local 130 U.A., Riggers Machinery Movers & Machinery Erectors Local 136, IBEW Electrical Local 176, SMART Local 265, Cement Masons Local 502, IBEW Electrical Local 701, Iron Workers Local 395, Heat & Frost Insulators Local 17, and SMART Local 73.
Enjoy zero co-pays and no deductibles for all available services performed at this location, minimum wait times, and high-quality vision care. Union Eyes Crestwood offers premium, peer-reviewed products, treatments, and technology to benefit our patients’ eye health, vision and appearance.
Call 312.888.9999 to schedule your appointment at the Union Eyes Crestwood location today.
Your Care Team
Luke Neuenfeldt, O.D.
Dr. Luke Neuenfeldt graduated from Ferris State University with a degree in Biology and then went on to earn his Doctorate of Optometry from the prestigious Illinois College of Optometry. He completed additional clinical training at the Detroit Medical Center, OMNI Eye Services of Atlanta, and the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Hospital before returning to Chicago. Although he is a Michigan native, he has always loved Chicago and is now proud to call it home. As a second-generation optometrist, Dr. Neuenfeldt grew up working alongside his father at the family practice since the age of 16. From that point, he was eager to follow in his father’s footsteps to serve patients in the field of optometry. Excellent optometric care has always been important to him. He is grateful and honored to be able to serve the population of Chicago. In his free time, Dr. Neuenfeldt enjoys working out, training for his next half-marathon, reading, and watching any and all sports.
Michael Nelson, O.D.
Dr. Michael Nelson received his Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University before moving back home to Illinois and earning his Doctorate of Optometry from the Chicago College of Optometry. While in optometry school, he was co-founder and Trustee for the American Optometric Student Association, co-founder and Vice-President of the Optometric Private Practice Club, and was one of two students to be nominated and inducted into the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society, which is considered to be the highest honor for leadership a student of optometry can achieve. He is experienced working with a diverse patient population, having completed his clinical rotations at various private practices, medical centers, and VA’s. With a strong background in multiple optometric subspecialties like primary care, vision therapy, ocular disease, and low vision allow him to utilize a wide array of expertise in managing a variety of ocular diseases and vision disorders.
In the optometric community, Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Optometric Association, has been featured in the Illinois Optometric Journal, and has presented published research at various national conferences, including the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. He also actively volunteers for several organizations, such as the Special Olympics where he assists in vision screenings for local athletes.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his wife Haley. He spends much of his free time outdoors fishing or water skiing in the summer and snow skiing in the winter.
Alexis Zimmerman, O.D.
Dr. Alexis Zimmerman graduated from Augustana College with a degree in Biology and Spanish. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry at Chicago College of Optometry in Downers Grove, IL. During her time in optometry school, she served as a Student Ambassador for the University and the Vice President of the Class of 2021. When not studying, she also served as a tutor and teaching assistant.
Her main interests include primary care, ocular disease and dry eye. Dr. Zimmerman loves connecting with her patients while providing the best care possible using the latest in technology. She is fluent in Spanish and enjoys providing personalized, speciality eye care in her patients’ native language.
She is a current member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.
In her free time, Dr. Zimmerman loves spending time with her family, friends and husband, Matt. She likes to read and travel and enjoys trying out new restaurants in and around Chicago.
Robert J. Steinmetz, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Dr. Robert Steinmetz is the director and co-founder of Union Eyes LLC, the owner of SoLo Eye Care in Chicago, and the co-founder and principal of iCare Advisors, LLC which is a firm dedicated to helping doctors around the country open cold start optometric private practices. Dr. Steinmetz graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and earned his Doctorate of Optometry degree as a cum laude graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Bob is the 2006 Illinois Young Optometrist of the Year and the 2015 Illinois Optometrist of the Year.
Dr. Bob is also a former member of Local 134 and prides himself on having built his offices in Chicago with union labor. Dr. Steinmetz is one of only a few optometrists nationwide to be board certified by both the American Board of Optometry and the National Board of Optometric Examiners. Robert is an avid sports fan and co-owner of the now infamous Bearsmobile, the revamped classic Cadillac hearse now devoted to supporting the Chicago Bears. He and his wife Nicole reside in Chicago with their two boys Dempsey and Declan and their English bulldog Mr. Pickles.
Eric A. Baas, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Dr. Eric Baas is the co-founder and principal of Union Eyes, LLC and the owner of Marketplace Vision in Chicago. He is also co-founder and principal of iCare Advisors, LLC. Dr. Baas graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in biological sciences. He then earned his Doctorate of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry and went on to complete a residency in Primary Care and Ocular Disease. Upon finishing residency, Dr. Baas continued to work as a clinical instructor at the Illinois College of Optometry while simultaneously opening a private practice cold in a busy metropolitan area of Chicago. Dr. Baas teaches practice management at the Illinois College of Optometry and is actively involved with the Private Practice Club as well as the Sports Vision Club, serving as the team optometrist for the University of Illinois-Chicago. He is also the 2016 Young Alumnus of the Year at the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Eric’s outside interests include physical fitness, supporting the Wisconsin Badgers, Chicago Bears and hanging out with his Boston terrier Snoop.Alexis Zimmerman, O.D.
Dr. Alexis Zimmerman graduated from Augustana College with a degree in Biology and Spanish. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry at Chicago College of Optometry in Downers Grove, IL. During her time in optometry school, she served as a Student Ambassador for the University and the Vice President of the Class of 2021. When not studying, she also served as a tutor and teaching assistant.
Her main interests include primary care, ocular disease and dry eye. Dr. Zimmerman loves connecting with her patients while providing the best care possible using the latest in technology. She is fluent in Spanish and enjoys providing personalized, speciality eye care in her patients’ native language.
She is a current member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association.
In her free time, Dr. Zimmerman loves spending time with her family, friends and husband, Matt. She likes to read and travel and enjoys trying out new restaurants in and around Chicago.
Mary Grace Valenta Optometric Technician/Optician
Mary Grace has over five years of experience in the optical industry with strong ties to Local 502. She is always working to educate people on the latest technology Union Eyes has to offer and making people happy with her recommendations. Whether it’s helping them see with advanced optical solutions or finding a perfect pair of frames that help the patient look and feel great, Mary Grace enjoys interacting with people. In her spare time, she plays volleyball, basketball, soccer, and softball in leagues throughout the city. She also enjoys spending with her two Pitbulls, Pebbles and Fred.
Jennifer Pankow, Vice President
Ms. Pankow has over 30 years of experience in the eye care industry. Jen grew up on the south side of Chicago and earned her degree in Medical Assisting from Robert Morris College. She then went on to complete her Paraoptometric Certification with Indiana University. She has assisted in opening over 200 optometric practices around the country. Jen also has served as an office manager and specializes in patient care, medical billing and credentialing. She currently lives In Joliet with her husband. Jen comes from a family of proud union members including her father who was a member of IBEW Local 134. Jen is a huge Star Wars fan, has a yellow lab named Obi-Wan, and has attend many Star Wars conventions.