Office Hours
Mon 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mon 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dr. Thomas Gustafson
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Optometrist - Owner
Dr. Thomas Gustafson graduated Magna Cum Laude from Michigan College of Optometry in 1989. He was elected into the Beta Sigma Kappa honor fraternity for academic excellence. Dr. Gustafson is therapeutically licensed in the state of Illinois to treat eye diseases including glaucoma. His office was selected as a Nikon Beta Site for advanced eye care technologies. He has been published in Optometric journals and has given seminars to colleagues regarding Eye care Technology and new diagnostic procedures. He currently resides with his wife Jennifer and two children in Lake Zurich, Illinois. He enjoys playing tennis, boating, and flying as an instrument rated private pilot in his spare time. |
Dr. Mark Buranosky
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Ophthalmologist
Dr. Mark Buranosky is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in corneal and refractive surgery. He is a graduate of Duke University and graduated in the top ten percent of his medical school class at the University of Illinois. Following his residency in ophthalmology, he completed a one year fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Buranosky is an experienced refractive surgeon performing Wavefront LASIK, PRK, Corneal transplant and Cataract proceedures. |
Dr. Buranosky served as an investigator in clinical trials of the Excimer Laser. Dr. Buranosky resides with his wife and three children in Deerfield, Illinois.
Dr. Rachel Hutchins
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Optometrist
Dr. Rachel Hutchins-Bocinsky received her bachelor’s degree from Loras College in 2004. She graduated Magna cum Laude from the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Hutchins is originally from Iowa but relocated to the Northwest suburbs several years ago. She gained exceptional experience when she joined a large multi-doctor private practice in Iowa City, IA after graduation. After moving to the Chicago suburbs, she continued working in the private practice setting because she enjoys the variety that private practice offers, including management of ocular disease and urgent care visits, as well as routine annual glasses and contact lens exams. While not at the office Dr. Hutchins enjoys spending time with friends and family. |
Dr. Kelly Oliver
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Optometrist
Dr. Kelly Oliver earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loras College. There, she worked at a local optometry office where she discovered her true passion for optometry. Dr. Oliver then began studies at the Illinois College of Optometry where she graduated with honors. Dr. Oliver is currently a member of both the Illinois Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. She also completed mission work in Costa Rica where she treated over 1,000 underprivileged patients. Dr. Oliver has also had the opportunity to practice side by side with several successful optometrists and ophthalmologists in a number of different specialties including ocular disease, traumatic brain injuries, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and dry eyes. |
Dry eyes is one of the most common conditions seen in the optometry field. This is a treatable condition that Dr. Oliver feels very passionate about. Our Dry Eye Center here at Gustafson Eye Care, headed by Dr. Oliver, continues to drive patients to our practice. Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration are also commonly seen ocular conditions that, if not treated properly, can produce more severe symptoms over time. Dr. Oliver has dedicated significant time to understanding each of these diseases and she continues to manage and treat patients every day. The equipment and technology at our office helps her stay at the forefront and assures that patients are receiving the best care possible.
Dr. Oliver also appeared on an ABC 7 New Special Report outlining the importance of pediatric examinations and its impact in the classroom.
Dr. Oliver and her family reside in Lake County. She has lived in the area her entire life. Dr. Oliver is going to provide optometric services on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Dr. Oliver also appeared on an ABC 7 New Special Report outlining the importance of pediatric examinations and its impact in the classroom.
Dr. Oliver and her family reside in Lake County. She has lived in the area her entire life. Dr. Oliver is going to provide optometric services on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Dr. Rabia Awan
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Optometrist
Dr. Rabia Awan was born and raised in Miami, Florida and is the eldest of three siblings. She is of Pakistani descent & is fluent in Urdu/Hindi. Growing up Rabia had an early interest in being a doctor. After she graduated high school, she researched all the various types of doctors and narrowed it down to becoming an Optometrist. She was inspired by her own eye doctor who made a big difference in her eye sight when she received her first set of eye glasses. She completed her undergraduate degree with a major in Biology at Florida Atlantic University. |
Dr. Awan decided to go to Optometry school at Nova Southeastern University and graduated in 2007. After practicing optometry in South FL for a little over 2 years, she got married and moved to Chicago. She has been practicing in Chicago since 2010. She specializes in ocular disease treatment, contact lens fittings, and pre & post op for cataract surgery. When not working, Rabia enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two girls.
