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Meet Our Doctors!

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Dr. Andrew Schwichtenberg
(pronounced Swit'zen berg)
 
Dr. Schwichtenberg is a native of Wisconsin.  He completed his undergraduate study in microbiology at the University of Wisconsin in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.  Dr. Schwichtenberg received his doctorate in Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1987.
 
Dr. Schwichtenberg grew up on a dairy farm in southcentral Wisconsin.  Long days of hard work on the farm have left Dr. Schwichtenberg with a tremendous work ethic.  Whether it is getting your prescription just right or making sure your contact lenses fit perfectly, Dr. Schwichtenberg always gives you his best effort.  Being raised in a household of nine children has given Dr. Schwichtenberg a calmness in the midst of a busy envirionment.  No matter how busy we are in the office, you can be sure Dr. Schwichtenberg will take the time to talk to you and explain your problems to you in terms you can understand.
 
Dr. Schwichtenberg in well versed in all areas of Optometry.  He loves difficult contact lens fits and tough to diagnose problems.  Whether you need laser refractive surgery, glaucoma treatment, new eyeglasses or contact lenses, you will be pleased with Dr. Schwichtenberg's laid back, down home approach.
 
It may come as no surprise that Dr. Schwichtenberg is a huge Green Bay Packer fan!  If it's Sunday and the Packers are playing you can find Dr. Schwichtenberg with his Cheeshead hat on rooting for his favorite team.  Photography, painting, music, hiking, gardening and golf round out the other interests enjoyed by Dr. Schwichtenberg.

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Dr. Michelle Hejny
(pronounced Hay'nee)
 
Dr. Hejny is a native of Racine, Wisconsin.  She completed her undergraduate study at UW-Parkside in Racine.  Dr. Hejny is a 1987 graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois.
 
Dr. Hejny and Dr. Schwichtenberg were classmates and best friends throughout their training in Chicago.  Dr. Hejny and Dr. Schwichtenberg were married in 1989. They founded I Care Vision Associates together and began practicing in Johnson City, Tennessee in the fall of 1989.
 
Dr. Hejny is the oldest of three children. Dr. Hejny learned at an early age what it takes to run your own business.  She watched her parents manage their own small business and developed a keen sense for how to treat people with kindness and respect. Dr. Hejny practices in our Bristol, Tennessee office.  She provides comprehensive eye health evaluations and contact lens fittings of all types.
 
Dr. Hejny is an avid walker often walking over an hour each morning.  She loves spending her time looking through recipe books and cross-stitching when she is not caring for patients. 

Give us a call at:
 (423) 283-4590.

I Care Vision Associates
2829 East Oakland Avenue Suite 1
Johnson City, Tennessee 37601
(423)283-4590