Doctors and Staff
Dr. Michael A. Baker, O.D. - Optometrist
Doctor Baker proudly returned to his hometown of Madison to join the practice of his own childhood optometrist, Doctor Nick Donch. Doctor Baker earned his optometry degree from The Ohio State University following a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo. He had trained at the Hampton Virginia Veteran’s Hospital as well as a prestigious cataract and glaucoma surgical office in central Pennsylvania. Dr. Baker is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association.
Dr. Baker has established our in-office Dry Eye Clinic as well as expanded our Glaucoma Service to reflect his interest in those two conditions. He also takes pride in fitting multifocal contact lenses, managing digital eye strain and computer vision syndrome, and evaluating pediatric patients.
Dr. Baker lives in Hartsgrove with his wife Kelli and four children.
Shane – Licensed Optician
With 30 years of knowledge and experience, Shane offers a level of expertise unique to our office. Between his technical knowledge of ophthalmic lens designs and understanding of available lens improvements and treatments, his simple goal is to help everyone see their best out of their new glasses prescription. Most importantly, Shane only recommends what can truly make a difference– nothing unnecessary.
Shane has shown incredible attention to detail and with a quality-control standard above industry standard, ensures your prescription glasses are made to exact specifications and function exactly how you need.
Serving patients in eyecare is a household theme for Shane and his wife Melissa, a certified ophthalmic medical technologist. They live in Painesville Township, closing in on an empty nest as his youngest of three sons is nearing the end of his high school career.
Nicole – Certified Paraoptometric
Nicole is our primary patient care assistant and will often begin your examination by performing some tests and obtaining your health information. She oversees our ancillary testing as well, performing tests requested by Dr. Baker to better evaluate patient's conditions. She very quickly has absorbed a wealth of information and is eager to grow with our office to help our patients receive the best possible care. She is a certified paraoptometric.
Nicole also has a hand in preparing insurance documents prior to your arrival to help understand what tests, procedures, and items may and may not be covered. No one likes surprises after all.
Like Dr. Baker, Nicole is also a born-and-bred Madison local. Nicole lives in Perry and enjoys exploring regional metroparks with Rosie - her 100 pound cuddle buddy.
Deanna - Patient Care Coordinator
As our Patient Care Coordinator, Deanna handles many of the day to day managerial aspects of the office in addition to her front desk reception duties. From the time you call our office to schedule your exam, to the moment your visit is complete, Deanna ensures you are properly cared for. She is happy to answer any questions, and never hesitates to provide unsurpassed customer service. With Deanna’s help, our patients experience a seamless visit with a personal touch.
Deanna is our easy-going, fun-loving teammate that makes coming to the office a true pleasure. She and her husband Victor have raised five kids, all Madison graduates. Despite being incredibly (READ INCREDIBLY) young, Deanna has welcomed her first grandchild with more on the way.
Ava – Optician Apprentice
Ava wears many hats in our office and has been our own Swiss Army knife. Under the guidance of our Licensed Optician Shane’s experience and Dr. Baker’s leadership, Ava is an Optician Apprentice working towards her own licensure. This process includes several thousand hours of hands-on experience, classroom education, and passage of her board examinations. Luckily, she’s intelligent, resourceful, and showing incredible skill early in her career.
She is also a tremendous asset providing clinical services as well, as our secondary patient care assistant and helping answer phones too. There isn’t a facet of the office she can’t handle!
Ava grew up in Chardon and currently lives in Painesville Township. She’s a voracious reader, loves a good country music concert, and uses space heaters in July.
JoAnn – Treasurer and Insurance Adjudicator
JoAnn oversees many of the operational aspects of the office and is much appreciated for her dedication to the practice from even before Dr. Baker took leadership. She works behind the scenes to coordinate with insurance companies to assure your coverage and benefits are properly utilized. With JoAnn's help, our office runs smoothly and efficiently.
JoAnn enjoys swimming, fine arts, and traveling. Favorite destinations include the Caribbean, European river cruises, China, and even the Antarctic circle.
Dr. Nick J. Donch, O.D. - Optometrist (Emeritus)
For 46 years, Doctor Donch served and examined the Madison community. Dr. Donch had visited both Honduras and Siberia to perform volunteer eye examinations in those underserved areas.
Dr. Donch and JoAnn, his wife of 47 years, have been proud to call Madison home. Together, they have two daughters Sherry and Diana. Some of our patients may remember Dr. Diana as she practiced optometry in her father’s Madison office prior to establishing her own practice in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Donch passed away in June 2011, but as his mentor, Dr. Baker still leaves his profile up in fond memory.