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We
consider ourselves very fortunate to have such a dedicated and wonderful staff.
| Meet Our Staff! |
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| Gloria, Dr. Gelner, Pam, Dennis, and Helen |
Dennis
Gelner is the office manager for Gelner Optometry. He focuses
on keeping the office running smoothly, as well as ensuring that patients have an extremely positive experience at the office. Dennis also is extensively involved in the insurance billing process, as well as general
office bookkeeping.
Dennis is also a Certified
Public Accountant. Prior to joining Gelner Optometry, Dennis worked for Anheuser-Busch
Companies for over twenty-five years, ultimately rising to the position of Vice President of Tax. He is thoroughly enjoying his second career.
Dennis and Dr. Gelner have
two children, D.J., currently employed as an attorney at Bryan Cave in St. Louis, and Grant, an actor and freelancer living
in Los Angeles. Dennis and Dr. Gelner also adore their pet Westy-Poo, Jenga.
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Gloria
Jovanovic is an Optometric Assistant who has over 25 years in the healthcare industry. In addition to preparing patients in-office for their appointments with Dr. Gelner, Gloria is an expert
in using all kinds of optometric diagnostic equipment. Gloria is well-versed
in performing visual fields, topography, tonometry, including ocular coherence tonometry, and pachymetry tests. Additionally, Gloria helps patients troubleshoot any insurance issues that may present themselves, and
is involved in scheduling appointments.
Outside of Gelner Optometry,
Gloria enjoys spending time with her husband, Larry, and their six children.
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Pam
Staryak has over twelve years of experience in eye care. She
began her career as an ophthalmic scribe in 1997 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. After
marrying her husband, Alex, Pam moved to the St. Louis area, where she met Dr. Gelner.
She relished the challenges that Dr. Gelner’s practice provided to her employees, and joined Gelner Optometry
in 2009. She remains a valuable member of the eye care staff to this day.
Pam is an expert in navigating
the complex system of insurance benefits; if you have benefits available that will reduce your overall cost, Pam will be sure
to find them. Additionally, Pam adjusts glasses and makes your overall experience
at Gelner Optometry a pleasant one.
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Helen
Carte is a valued member of the Gelner Optometry optical shop. Helen
is an expert in properly fitting fashionable frames and the accompanying lenses. She
knows the proper materials and, if necessary, progressive optics to be used to craft the best pair of glasses for your situation. She also helps patients that require assistance with contact insertion and removal. Helen also is an expert at coupling vision insurance plans with contact lens rebates,
insuring that each patient receives the proper contact lenses at the lowest possible price.
Helen has
over 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has been a part of
Dr. Gelner’s team since June of 2003. When not at work, Helen thoroughly
enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Patricia V. Gelner
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