Since 1986, The Eye Institute has been providing the highest quality of eye care in an ever-changing world of medical innovation. Today, we're known as Northeast Oklahoma’s most comprehensive eye care centers. The Eye Institute is a multi-specialist Ophthalmology practice, offering services ranging from comprehensive eye exams to specialty services including General Ophthalmology, Cornea, Retina, Glaucoma, Pediatrics and Adult Strabismus, Refractive and Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery.
What makes The Eye Institute different from other eye care centers? Our doctors. The Eye Institute physicians are board certified and fellowship trained or specialty trained in one or more areas, meaning more qualifications and expertise than any other eye care center in Northeast Oklahoma. When you receive care from our doctors, you can trust you are being treated by physicians specializing in your specific condition. We also employ Certified Ophthalmic Assistants and Technicians to ensure we are offering the most advanced technology and treatment options for our patients. The Eye Institute physicians utilize a certified electronic health record, so you can trust you are receiving quality, consistent care throughout our group.
Trust your vision to the best and most qualified eye care physicians in Northeast Oklahoma.
Meet Our Providers
Ray M. Balyeat, M.D.,FASRS
Ophthalmologist – Vitreous & Retinal Surgery
Dr. Balyeat attended Duke University as an undergraduate majoring in chemistry and graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. His internship combined rotations in internal medicine, neurology and general surgery. After completion of an ophthalmology residence at OU’s Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, Dr. Balyeat completed a retinal…
Dr. Briggs attended Metro Christian Academy for his early education. He received a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Oklahoma State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA. He attended medical school at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and spent…
Since entering private practice in Tulsa in 1986, Todd Brockman has been committed to excellence in ophthalmology and the safety and comfort of his patients. He specializes in treatment and surgery for adults, with a particular emphasis on cataract surgery. Dr. Brockman combines rigorous diagnostic procedures and advanced microsurgery techniques…
Dr. Kali B. Cole, a Tulsa native, attended Vanderbilt University for her undergraduate studies and graduated in 1997. After completing her Masters in Public Health from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) in 1998, she then graduated from OUHSC with her MD in 2003. She completed her residency…
Cornea and External Disease, Refractive Surgery. An Oklahoma native, Dr. Corbett graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Zoology-Biomedical Sciences. He completed his medical school training at the University of Oklahoma where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was elected to the Alpha Omega…
Oculoplastic, Orbital & Reconstructive Surgery for Adults & Pediatrics
Dr. Cox graduated Summa Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. He returned to Oklahoma for medical school at the University of Oklahoma where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha and Summa Cum Laude. He completed a residency in General Ophthalmology at the Callahan Eye Hospital in Birmingham, AL. While…
Ophthalmologist – Cornea and External Diseases, Refractive Surgery
Dr. Goldberg is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has additional fellowship training in advanced corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery. He has devoted the majority of his practice to the medical and surgical treatment of the wide variety of corneal diseases, as well as cataract and other…
Dr. Madeleine Hasbrook M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma as well as general eye care. She was raised in Tulsa and after graduating from the University of Tulsa with a Bachelor of Arts in History, earned her medical degree from the…
Ophthalmologist -General Ophthalmology & Cataract Surgery
Dr. Walter J. Peters is a highly trained surgeon committed to excellence in ophthalmology and dedicated to the safety and comfort of his patients. He specializes in the global treatment of ophthalmic disease in patients of all ages, with a special emphasis on cataract surgery. In Dr. Peters’ practice, the…
Dr. Neha Sangal is a board certified glaucoma specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist whose interests include the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, as well as cataract surgery. Dr. Sangal grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and moved to Boston to complete her undergraduate and medical school…
General Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic and Cataract Surgeon
Dr. Jamal Siddiqui, a graduate of Cascia Hall Preparatory School, obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. He graduated with distinction (top 15% of class) from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. While pursuing his medical degree, Dr. Siddiqui was awarded the Freda Sorensen…
Dr. Mark J. Weiss specializes in the treatment of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a dangerous eye disease that is caused by increased pressure within the eye. If left untreated, this serious condition can lead to blindness. Fortunately, there are many methods of treatment, including medicated eye drops, laser treatments, and surgery….
Dr. Battese completed his undergraduate degree at Cameron University in Lawton and graduated Cum Laude from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. During his time at NSUOCO, Anthony was inducted into Beta Sigma Kappa for academic excellence and was elected the Class President in 2012. He…
Dr. Vanessa Bennett completed her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. During her time at NSUOCO, Vanessa was inducted into Beta Sigma Kappa for academic excellence and was awarded as one of…
Dr. Cooper is a native of Stillwater, Oklahoma. She received her undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and her optometric degree from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in Tahlequah. While at NSUOCO, she received the Award of Clinical Excellence and was a member of the Beta…
Optometry Stephanie Souvannachak-Cowick, O.D. completed her undergraduate degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford and she received her Doctorate in Optometry from Western University College of Health Sciences (WUCO) in Pomona, California. During her time at WUCO, Dr. Cowick was awarded The Vision Council/COLA Terry Yoneda Excellence in Ophthalmic…
Dr. Sarah Forrest is originally from the small community of Jackson in southeast Missouri. Her undergraduate studies were obtained from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Allied Health and graduated Summa Cum Ladue. After undergrad, Dr. Forrest moved to Oklahoma, where she attended…
Heba Hammami, OD, a Tulsa native, completed her undergraduate studies in Molecular Biology at Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry from Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklahoma in 2019 with top awards in specialty contact lenses….
Alison Hansen-Pitts, O.D. joins The Eye Institute’s team of Optometrists. She received her Bachelor’s degree at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. She then received her Doctor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry. She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Oklahoma Association of Optometric…
The Eye Institute will be closed on Monday, December 26th, 2022 for the Christmas Holiday. Our offices will re-open on Tuesday, December 27th at 7:30 AM. Some of our offices will also be closed on 12-23-22 so please check with your physician directly f… Read more »
Join us in saying CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Brockman for 35 years in Ophthalmology! Todd Brockman, MD started his career in Ophthalmology in 1986 when he acquired his father-n-law’s practice, Tulsa Ophthalmology which is one of the longest operating Ophth… Read more »
