For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Alex Gaytán

Education Coordinator | Administrator

agaytan@greateyecare.com

269-428-3300 Ext. 266

Great Lakes Eye Care Welcomes

Dr. Nicholas Keinath to the Team

Joining September 8th

September 3, 2025

 

SAINT JOSEPH, MI – Great Lakes Eye Care is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Nicholas Keinath, OD, to its team of dedicated eye care professionals. 

 

Dr. Nicholas Keinath (pronounced k-EYE-nith) grew up on a farm in Deerfield, Michigan. He earned his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan, and completed his Doctor of Optometry at the Michigan College of Optometry, graduating with highest distinction. He then pursued a one-year postgraduate residency in ocular disease at the Cincinnati Eye Institute, where he trained alongside leading specialists in retina, uveitis, cornea, glaucoma, and oculoplastics.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Keinath has participated in multiple international medical mission trips to Mexico, Ukraine, and Dominica. On these trips, he provided eye care to underserved populations while helping to establish sustainable, long-term partnerships. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and is actively pursuing Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry.

 

Outside the clinic, Dr. Keinath enjoys pick-up basketball, board games, and baking. He is active in his local church and values thoughtful conversation on life, faith, and purpose.

 

Great Lakes Eye Care is excited to welcome Dr. Keinath and is confident he will be a valuable asset to both the practice and the patients we serve. Dr. Keinath will begin seeing patients mid-September. Call to schedule an appointment!

 

For more information, visit www.greateyecare.com

About Great Lakes Eye Care

Founded in 1987, Great Lakes Eye Care provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive eye care to the communities of Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. With a team of six ophthalmologists and six optometrists, the practice is supported by a highly trained staff committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care. Great Lakes Eye Care operates modern facilities in St. Joseph, Niles, and South Haven, Michigan, with a satellite office in Mishawaka, Indiana.

 

In addition to offering full-service optical and contact lens departments, the practice is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technology. Great Lakes Eye Care is also deeply committed to service beyond the exam room—both locally and globally. Through partnerships with Vision Outreach International, its doctors and staff regularly volunteer their time to deliver eye care in underserved regions around the world.

 

About the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is a non-profit business advocacy and collective-impact organization serving Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties. Established in 1954, the Chamber works to strengthen regional assets, advocate for regional priorities, and cultivate an economic ecosystem that prepares the region for future opportunities.

Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber

811 Ship St., Ste. 303, St. Joseph MI 49085 269-932-4042 | info@smrchamber.com | www.smrchamber.com

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