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…
Dr Brockman is a founding partner of The Eye Institute, as well as The Eye Surgery Center of Tulsa. After 35-plus years, he has stepped away from surgery, but continues to diagnose and treat medical eye disease, as well as performing general eye exams. To schedule your routine or comprehensive…
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…
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…
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…
A native of Tulsa, Dr. Vandervoort completed her doctorate at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry. During her time at NSUOCO, she was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and was an Honor Society award recipient during all four years of her study. She received the…
Dr. Katherine Horn is from Muskogee, OK. She attended Oklahoma State University where she received her Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry and Zoology. Dr. Horn then moved to San Antonio, TX where she graduated cum laude from the University of the Incarnate Word…
Join us in welcoming our newest addition, Kristin Vandervoort, O.D.! Dr. Vandervoort completed her doctorate at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry. During her time at NSUOCO, she was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Socie… 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 »
As the end of the year approaches, NOW is the time to use your remaining flexible spending account or insurance benefits! Don’t let the money you paid in go to waste. **Did you know? Your FSA dollars can be used on prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses,… Read more »
