Our Doctors
Jervey’s doctors are extraordinary. Our staff includes both optometrists and ophthalmologists on the same team—and often under the same roof. Whether you need an eye exam, glasses fitting, diagnosis, treatment or even surgery, we have the expert to help you. Our doctors are also experts at treating you with respect and kindness. We strive to make each patient experience exceptional, through the latest technology and the most attentive care. Whether you’re already a patient or just doctor shopping, how can we help you next? Schedule an Appointment Get To Know Our Specialties Find a Location
Steve Andreasen OD
Dr. Andreasen enjoys the opportunity to help his patients obtain and maintain the best vision possible. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, IL, he enjoys cycling, traveling and spending time with his family and his church family.
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Optometry
Professional Training
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL
Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN
Danville V.A. Hospital, Danville, IL
Educational Background
DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Indiana University School of Optometry, Bloomington, IN
Medical Licensure
Optometric Licensure:
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
Piedmont Optometric Society
South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association
American Optometric Association
Practice Experience
Medicus Eye Group, Anderson, SC, 1998-2018
Jervey Eye Group, Greenville, SC, 2018 to present
Honors & Awards
Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Academic Honor Fraternity, Indiana University Chapter
Wesley Jessen Contact Lens Achievement Award, 1998
Dr. William H. Ballinger, III, O.D.
Dr. Ballinger hails from Greenville, SC, and is continuing the family tradition of finding pleasure in helping people achieve their best vision. A devoted Clemson Tiger fan and foodie, Dr. Ballinger enjoys traveling and spending time with family.
Certification
Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents
Diplomate, American Board of Optometry
Professional Training
Southern College of Optometry, 2005
Educational Background
Clemson University, Clemson SC, Biological Sciences (2001)
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
Member, American Optometric Association
Member, South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association
Member, Piedmont Optometric Society
President, Piedmont Optometric Society, 2009
Vice-President, Piedmont Optometric Society, 2008, 2010
Practice Experience
Jervey Eye Group 2005-present
William H. Ballinger Jr., M.D.
Dr. Ballinger will tell you that one of the most important lessons he has learned came from a professor at Vanderbilt who said that when you do a corneal transplant on someone, they become a part of your family. He has grown to feel that way about every one of his patients over the span of his career. Originally from Clemson, SC, Dr. Ballinger is a Tiger football fan, a golfer and loves spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1985
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1980
Professional Training
Fellowship - Cornea and External Disease Department of Ophthalmology Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1987 – 1988
Internship Greenville Hospital System Greenville, SC 1979 - 1980
Residency - Department of Ophthalmology Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Nashville, TN — 1980 – 1983 Chief Resident – 1983
Staff Appointments
Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital –Sr. Active Staff
Educational Background
Clemson University, Clemson, SC 1973 – 1975
Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC — 1975 – 1979 Medical Degree: June 1979
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member, International Society of Refractive Surgery
Member, South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
Practice Experience
Chief, Department of Ophthalmology USAF Regional Hospital Langley Langley Air Force Base, VA July 6, 1983 – July 5, 1987
Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology USAF Physician Assistants Phase II Training Program University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center July 1983 – June 1986
Greenville 1988-present
Jervey Leadership Founding member 1994 Board Member 1994-1996
Honors & Awards
Five Year Accelerated Medical Program – South Carolina 1973
United States Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Recipient 1975
Eagle Elite Award, USAF 1985
David M. Bowden, M.D.
Dr. David Bowden finds great satisfaction in his work caring for patients while trying to make a lasting change for good in their lives. Raised in Huntsville, AL, his current interests include scuba diving, sailing, photography and Byzantine chant.
Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional Training
Residency in Ophthalmology, Storm Eye Institute, Charleston S.C.
Staff Appointments
Saint Francis Hospital
Greenville Hospital System
Educational Background
B.S.: Birmingham Southern College, 1983
M.D.: University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1988
Internship: Lloyd Noland Hospital, Birmingham Alabama, 1989
Residency in Ophthalmology: Storm Eye Institute, Charleston SC, 1989-1992
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Practice Experience
26 years with Jervey Eye Group
Honors & Awards
Vollaton Award for Academic Excellence, 1989
AOA Medical Honor Society
Catherine Bowden, O.D.
Dr. Bowden is a people person. She particularly takes pleasure in getting to know the people of Pickens County and feels honored to be part of her patients’ lives as she helps them achieve and maintain their best visual quality. A native of Alabama, Dr. Bowden enjoys birdwatching, hiking, field zoology, American history, cooking, sailing and snorkeling.
Certification
South Carolina Board of Examiners
American Board of Optometry Diplomate
National Board of Optometric Examiners
Professional Training
University of Alabama School of Optometry
Educational Background
Birmingham-Southern College (Birmingham, AL)
University of Alabama School of Optometry
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
Piedmont Society
American Optometric Society
South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association
Practice Experience
Private practice in Charleston, SC, 1989-1992
Drs. Lyday and Dyches, 1992-1994 (who joined Jervey Eye Group in 1994)
Jervey Eye Group, 1994-present
William E.H. Caldwell, M.D.
Dr. Caldwell loves his work solving problems for patients and helping them achieve their best vision. He was born at Donaldson Air Force Base here in Greenville, SC, but was raised in Myrtle Beach, SC. He enjoys trial running and spending time with family.
Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional Training
Transitional Internship University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, Arkansas, 1989
Ophthalmology Residency University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, Arkansas, 1990–1994
Staff Appointments
Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital
Greenville Hospital System
Educational Background
Wofford College, 1980-1984
Medical University of South Carolina, 1984-1988
Internship, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1988-1989
Resident, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1990-1994
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
Greenville County Medical Society
South Carolina Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmologists
Practice Experience
Jervey Eye Group, 1994-present
Honors & Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Famin Chou, M.D.
Dr. Chou thoroughly enjoys interacting and helping his patients at our Greenville office. Originally from Taiwan, R.O.C., his interests include traveling, music, martial arts, and spending time with his family.
Certification
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1993
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1997
Recertified 2008, 2018
Professional Training
Vitreoretinal Fellowship, LSU Eye Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana 1996-1998
Ophthalmology Residency, Milwaukee Eye Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1993-1996
Staff Appointments
Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital
Greenville Health System
Educational Background
Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
BS, Biology, High Honors 1985-1988
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, M.D. with Distinction 1988-1992
Medical Licensure
California
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member, American Society of Retina Specialists
Member, South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
Member, South Carolina Medical Association
Member, Greenville County Medical Society
Member, American Medical Association
Practice Experience
Jervey Eye Group, 1998-present
Honors & Awards
Phi Beta Kappa
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
W. David Coleman, O.D.
Dr. Coleman is all about good eye sight. But he says the best sight by far is the look on his patients’ faces when they first experience improved vision. Originally from Due West, SC, Dr. Coleman loves working with his Simpsonville patients. When not at our office, he enjoys playing the piano and organ, racquetball and tennis and working in the yard.
Certification
Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents
Professional Training
Doctor of Optometry (OD) Southern College of Optometry, Memphis TN, 2012
Educational Background
BA, summa cum laude, Erskine College, Due West SC, 2002
MM, Indiana University, Bloomington IN, 2004
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
Member, South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association
Member, American Optometric Association
Member, Piedmont Optometric Society
Member, American Guild of Organists
Practice Experience
Simpsonville, SC, 2017-present
Upstate SC, 2012-2016
Honors & Awards
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
State & Community Activities
Omicron Delta Kappa
Mark H. Cook, M.D.
Born in Iowa, Dr. Cook has lived in South Carolina for more than 30 years. He feels that the best part of his work is building relationships with the people and patients at Jervey Eye Group. In his free time, he enjoys to hiking and snow skiing.
Certification
Board certified fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional Training
Ophthalmology Residency, Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, 1983-1986.
Staff Appointments
Greenville Memorial Hospital
St. Francis Hospital
Educational Background
M.D., The University of Iowa, 1981.
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
Practice Experience
General ophthalmology in Upstate South Carolina since 1989
Jervey Leadership Founding member - 1994 Board Member 1997-present
Honors & Awards
Army Commendation Medal (1989)
Technical Research Award (1986)
Potential Scientific Merit Award (1984)
Army Expert Field Medical Badge (1982)
James W. Culclasure, M.D.
Dr. Calclasure enjoys treating and getting to know his patients at the Halton Road office. A South Carolina native, he likes to spend his spare time cooking, running, doing yard work, and spending time with his family.
Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional Training
Medical School: University of South Carolina
Residency: University of Virginia
Staff Appointments
Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital – Active Staff
Educational Background
Emory and Henry College, Emory, VA
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
American Board of Ophthalmology
South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
Honors & Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
Chief Resident, University of Virginia, 2000-2001
Professor of the Year Award, University of Virginia Department of Ophthalmology, 2003
Anthony P. Johnson, M.D.
Dr. Johnson has a natural connection with kids and loves having the opportunity to help children achieve their best visual development every day. Born and raised in Texas, Dr. Johnson enjoys spending free time on Disney vacations with his wife and working in the yard.
Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Recertified 2017
Professional Training
Surgery Internship Greenville General Hospital
Residency Tulane, Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship with Zane Pollard, MD in Atlanta
Staff Appointments
Prisma and Bon Secours
Educational Background
University of Texas, San Antonio - Medical School
Texas Tech University - Undergraduate
Medical Licensure
Texas
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Member, American Eye Study Club
Member, South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
Member, South Carolina Medical Association
Member, Greenville County Medical Society
Practice Experience
1986-present
Jervey Eye Group
Greenville SC
Jervey Leadership Founding Member 1994 President 1994 - Present Managing Partner 1995 - Present
Ashley G. Lesley, M.D.
This dedicated specialist truly enjoys developing long term relationships with her glaucoma patients. Dr. Lesley is from Rabun County, GA and Oconee County, SC, but her extensive education and professional training have taken her far and wide. Luckily, traveling is one of her interests along with cooking, history and reading.
Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional Training
Basic Surgery Internship
Naval Medical Center,
San Diego, CA - 2003
Designated Naval Flight Surgeon
Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute,
Pensacola, FL - 2004
Ophthalmology Residency
University of California Davis,
Sacramento, CA - 2010
Glaucoma Fellowship
University of California Davis,
Sacramento, CA - 2011
Staff Appointments
Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital – Active Staff
Educational Background
Rice University,
Houston, TX
BA, Medieval Studies, Magna cum laude, 1998
Baylor College of Medicine,
Houston, TX
MD with honors, 2002
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
California
Society Affiliations
Member, American Glaucoma Society
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Practice Experience
Visalia Eye Center
California, 2011-2012 and 2015-2018
The Glaucoma Center, P.C.
Maryland, 2012-2014
Assistant Clinical Professor,
University of California Davis Eye Center, 2016-2018
Honors & Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Senior Regional Flight Surgeon, NAS Lemoore, 2006-2007
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for Outstanding Service, 2007
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals, 2005
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, 2005
State & Community Activities
Associate Ophthalmologist, ORBIS International, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2011
C. Blake Myers, M.D.
Dr. Myers loves his work. He thinks Jervey Eye Group is more than a medical practice, it’s a happiness factory, and finds the smile of a person seeing the world through new eyes to be indescribably satisfying. He feels that, unlike most medical care which tries to maintain or restore a patient’s best level of function, ophthalmology allows him to strive to set a new standard to achieve the best vision of his patients’ lives.
Born in Rome, GA, Dr. Myers has lived in Syracuse, NY, Tokyo, Japan and Lexington, SC. His interests include his faith, writing, hiking, golf, history and visiting new places.
Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional Training
M.D. Medical University of South Carolina, 1983-1987
Transitional Internship, Greenville Memorial Hospital, 1987-1988
Residency, University of South Carolina Richland Memorial Hospital,1988-1992
Staff Appointments
Greenville Health System
Mercy St. Francis Hospital
Educational Background
B.Sc. (Summa Cum Laude) College of Charleston,1983
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
Greenville County Medical Association
South Carolina Medical Association
South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Practice Experience
Jervey Eye Group, 1992-present
Honors & Awards
Alpha Phi Omega Medical School Honor Society, 1986
Ophthalmic Assistant Course Committee, Greenville Technical, 1995
U.S. Representative Medical Advisory Committee, 1995
Greenville Free Medical Clinic, Board of Directors, 1997-2003
President, South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology, 2000-2001
Chairman, Greenville Free Medical Clinic, Board of Directors, 2003-2004
Legislative Chair, South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology, 2008-present
Allison Pariyadath, M.D.
Dr. Pariyadath comes to us after serving as Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. A native of Greenville, she enjoys exploring the Upstate with her husband and two young girls – especially swimming and kayaking at the lake. She appreciates the opportunity to help patients and work with a diverse and talented group of people on a daily basis.
Certification
Eligible, American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional Training
Internal Medicine Internship
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 2011-2012
Staff Appointments
Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital
Greenville Health System
Educational Background
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
B.S., 2006 Magna Cum Laude
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
M.D., 2011
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member, American Medical Association
Member, South Carolina Medical Association
Practice Experience
Clinical Instructor Virginia Commonwealth University 2015-2016
Assistant Professor Virginia Commonwealth University 2016-2017
Jervey Eye Group - present
Honors & Awards
Rich Scholarship, Medical University of South Carolina 2011-2012
Chief Ophthalmology Resident, Virginia Commonwealth University 2014-2015
Brian W. Shelley, M.D.
Dr. Shelley specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology with a special interest in cataract surgery, including advanced technology lens implants, laser techniques and implant power calculations. He values the opportunity to make a significant impact on people’s lives through the visual restoration capabilities of something as simple as a pair of glasses or as complex as advanced technology cataract surgery.
A native of Greenville, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching — and often coaching — their two children in various sports. He also enjoys church, golf and traveling.
Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional Training
MD – University of South Carolina
Ophthalmology Residency - University of Alabama Birmingham, AL 2003 - 2006
Staff Appointments
St Francis, GHS
Educational Background
University of Virginia Bachelor of Arts with Distinction
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Magna Cum Laude – 2002
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
Greenville County Medical Society
Honors & Awards
Phi Beta Kappa
Alpha Omega Alpha honor society
Thomas W. Smith, O.D.
Dr. Smith enjoys his work helping patients find the best contact lens answer for their particular needs, especially those specialty issues such as astigmatism and myopia and presbyopia. A native of Greenville, SC, Dr. Smith enjoys his spare time at the lake, mountain biking and cycling.
Certification
Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents, 1993
Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents, 1984
Professional Training
Southern College of Optometry
Educational Background
Clemson University, B.S., 1976
Medical Licensure
South Carolina
Society Affiliations
American Optometric Association
South Carolina Optometry Physicians Association
Practice Experience
Greenville 1979-present
Jervey Leadership
Founding Member 1994
Secretary 1994-present
Treasurer 1996-present
Honors & Awards
Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Fraternity
Brian A. Welcome, M.D.
Dr. Welcome loves building the deep trust and communication required to safely achieve great outcomes in glaucoma surgery and post-operative care. Through the frequent checks required through decades, he feels glaucoma surgeons are given a unique gift of building strong personal relationship with their patients.
Originally from New York, this busy surgeon also enjoys running/racing, Caribbean travel, blue-water sailing and wave ski surfing, along with more sedate pastimes of writing/journaling and reading non-fiction by the fireplace.
Certification
Certified by the American Board or Ophthalmology, 2002.
Participating in MOC (Maintenance of Certification)
Professional Training
Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI; Medical Internship, 1997-1998
Brown University School of Medicine/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI;
Ophthalmology Residency, 1998-2001
Dean McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma City, OK; Glaucoma Fellowship, 2001-2002
Staff Appointments
GHS and St Francis
Educational Background
Dartmouth College (cum laude); Double Major (Biology and Biologic Anthropology);
Bachelor of Arts, 1989-1993
SUNY Health Sciences Center, Syracuse NY (Upstate); Doctor of Medicine, 1993-1997
Medical Licensure
Active: SC; Inactive: RI, OK
Society Affiliations
American Medical Association, 1997-present
American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2001-present
AAO Ethics Committee, 2016-present
American Glaucoma Society, 2002-present
South Carolina Medical Association, 2003-present
South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology, 2003-2015
American Eye Study Club, 2005-present
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2004-present
Oral Board Examiner, 2004-present, 11 exams
Exam Writing Committee, 2015-present
Cataract Section Chair/Moderator, 2017-2018
Practice Experience
Jervey Eye Group, PA, 2002-present
Honors & Awards
3 Presidential Citations, Dartmouth College
President, American Eye Study Club, 2015-2016
Invited presentations, nationally: Ethics and Glaucoma topics