Dr. Ron McKey grew up in Grand Rapids and graduated valedictorian of his class in 1978. He attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. degree in chemistry and biology in 1982. He was also made a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society. Four years later he received his M.D. degree with honors from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1986. He then completed his residency in ophthalmology at Philadelphia's Wills Eye Hospital in 1990.
Dr. McKey is board certified in ophthalmology. He and his wife, Brenda, have three sons: Kyle, Colin, and Bennett. They are members of the First Church of God in St. Joseph.
Great Lakes Eye Care is excited to welcome Dr. Daniel J. Van Elk (OD) to the practice!
Dr. Van Elk is originally from Portage, Michigan. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Michigan University. He went on to receive clinical training at the Michigan College of Optometry where he achieved high distinction honors. Dr. Van Elk has completed several externships, including at Rosenbaum Eye and Laser Center, where he provided pre- and post-operative refractive and cataract surgical care. In addition, he served as an extern at Michigan State University – Department of Neurology/Ophthalmology where he received exposure to complex neuro-ophthalmic disorders. Most recently he completed a one year optometric residency in ocular disease at Specialty Eye Institute in Jackson/Lansing, Michigan.
He is a member of the American Optometric Association. He and his wife, Lindsay, have been happily married for 10 years. They have two children, James and Lillian.
Dr. Van Elk is excited to relocate so close to Lake Michigan and is looking forward to establishing new friendships in this great community!