Union Eyes Rosemont
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6300 N. River Rd.
Suite 100B
Rosemont, IL 60018
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Vision Center
Phone: 312.888.9999
Monday: 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 1-2 P.M.)
Tuesday: 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 1-2 P.M.)
Wednesday: 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 12-1 P.M.)
Friday: 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 12-1 P.M.)
1st Sat. of the month: 8 A.M. – 2 P.M.
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Wellness Center
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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UWC — Rosemont
The Union Eyes Rosemont 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 Rosemont 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 Rosemont location today.
Your Care Team
Lisha Patel, O.D.
Dr. Lisha Patel graduated cum laude from Illinois College of Optometry in 2013. She fulfilled her clinical training at the Illinois Eye Institute, Vision Source, Gottlieb Eye Center, and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center.
Dr. Patel focuses on providing comprehensive eye examinations with a focus on the fitting of advanced contact lens technology and medical management of ocular disease. Dr. Lisha recognizes effective communication is critical to a positive patient experience. Dr. Patel is able to conduct eye exams in Spanish as well as Gujarati for patients when necessary.
Dr. Patel has dedicated her professional career to providing the highest quality of healthcare to all her patients. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her husband and children.
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.
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.