Our Doctor

​​​​​Desiree Wheeler, O.D. was born in Spring Valley, Illinois. She earned a Bachelors in Science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2014. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in 2018 with a Doctor of Optometry degree. During her fourth year of school she spent time in the contact lens, pediatrics and binocular vision, and autism clinics.

She completed external rotations at a surgery center focusing on cataract and refractive surgeries in Lexington, Kentucky and with the Indian Health Services in Bethel, Alaska. She completed her residency in primary care with emphasis in ocular disease in 2019. During her residency, she gained extensive experience in retinal disease, neuro-ophthalmic disease, glaucoma, ocular oncology, corneal disease, and oculoplastic surgery. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two dogs.