Union Eyes Warrenville

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28600 Bella Vista Pkwy.
Suite 201B
Warrenville, IL 60555
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Vision Center
Phone: 312.888.9999
Tuesday: 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 12-1 P.M.)
Thursday: 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 1-2 P.M.)
Friday: 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.
(Closed for lunch 12-1 P.M.)
3rd 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 — Warrenville
The Union Eyes Warrenville location serves the members and families of SMART Local 265, Plumbers Local 130, Iron Workers Local 63, Riggers Local 136, Cement Masons Local 502 and Electricians Locals 701 and 176.
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 Warrenville 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 Warrenville location today.
Your Care Team

Kimberly Garvey, OD
Dr. Kimberly Garvey was born and raised in Evergreen Park, IL and currently resides in Woodridge with her family. Dr. Garvey attended Lewis University where she captained the Women’s Volleyball team, with a record including three Conference championships. There she met her husband, Tom, and they currently are cherishing watching their son Liam grow up. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry, graduating Cum Laude. Dr. Garvey was a distinguished member of the Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity, Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometry Honor Society, American Optometric Student Association, Contact Lens Society, Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity and Leo Club.
Dr. Garvey completed her pediatric internship in Denver, CO with a concentration on Vision Therapy, followed by an ocular disease internship at the University of Kentucky hospital, a multidisciplinary setting with specialists in the fields of glaucoma, retina (including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy), cornea, and cataracts. She also completed an internship at the Illinois Eye Institute with focused care of dry eye disease and specialty contact lens fittings. Dr. Garvey shares a passion for optometry and believes that patient education is an important tool in protecting ocular health and providing the best eye care.
In her free time, she is always on the go with her son Liam, scouting out the best parks and activities, and spending her time playing volleyball recreationally with her husband Tom and friends.

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.
Jennifer Pankow, Office Manager
Jen earned her degree in Medical Assisting from Robert Morris College and then completed her Paraoptometric Certificate with Indiana University. She has been involved in the optical industry for over two decades, wearing many hats over the years. She has served as an office manager and specializes in patient care, medical billing and credentialing. Jen grew up on the southside of Chicago, and currently lives In Joliet with her husband. She comes from a family of proud Union Members, including her father who was an IBEW Local 134 member. Jen is a huge Star Wars fan, has a yellow lab named Obi-Wan, and has attend many Star Wars Conventions.
Barbara Mathias, Head Optician
Barb has over 20 years of optical experience. She prides herself on excellent customer service and helping patients to select their perfect pair of glasses. Barb is a proud mom to her son who is a Local 130 Journeyman. She and her family live in the south suburbs with their dog, cat and ferret. In her leisure time, she likes to attend her daughter’s equestrian competitions and art shows, as well as spending time with her family.