The staff at Davis EyeCare strive to meet this goal. To make things a little more familiar, we would like to introduce ourselves.
O.D., FAAO
Dr. Harold Davis is a renowned practitioner, researcher, lecturer, clinician, and author in the field of optometry. He graduated from Illinois College of Optometry in 1946 and founded Davis EyeCare in Oak Lawn, IL over 75 years ago. The area of contact lens development and technologies is his specialty, and he has always strived to be on the forefront of new technologies and therapies, conducting many investigational studies in the office. His achievements have garnered numerous awards including the Lifetime Service Award from ICO in 2007. Dr. Davis is past president of the International Society of Contact Lens Specialists, and a distinguished practitioner in the National Academy of Practice, which is one of the most prestigious academies to which a health care practitioner can be admitted. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Davis as he celebrates his retirement this year!
Dr. Robert L. Davis O.D., FAAO practices in Oak Lawn, Illinois and is director of the Contact Lens Clinic at Davis EyeCare.
He is also co-founder of EyeVis, Eye and Vision Research Institute developing novel contact lens designs as well as forging the knowledge of anterior segment pathophysiology. He is an adjunct faculty member at Southern California College of Optometry, UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University and Pacific University. Dr. Davis has been recognized as a Diplomate in the Corneal, Contact Lens and Refractive Technology section of the American Academy of Optometry as well as an inductee in National Academy Practice in Optometry.
Dr. Davis has received Gas Permeable man of the year award as well as being honored as one of the 50 most influential in optometry in 2015. He has held leadership roles in the American Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry, National Academy of Practice and other professional organizations.
Dr. Davis has published and lectured on topics related to Contact Lenses, Myopia Control, Eye Care and the management of eye disorders and has developed many contact lens designs as well as holds various contact lens patents. His interest in creating contact lens designs stem from his desire to enhance patient’s lives. He is an advocate for patients with ectatic disease and has changed the policies for patient reimbursement for ectatic disease. Therapeutic procedures for corneal anomalies demand positive therapies that will provide outcomes for patients to resume a normal lifestyle. Dr. Davis is committed to find this solution for each of his patients.
When he isn’t seeing patients or playing practical jokes on his office staff, he enjoys spending time with his 5 grandchildren, honing his swing on the golf course and gardening in his backyard.
O.D.
Dr. Brad Cogswell specializes in diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease and glaucoma. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and went on to pursue a Doctorate of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry. He graduated from ICO in 2000, and performed his residency at the Florida VA medical center in St. Petersburg, FL. Dr. Cogswell has been on staff as an Optometrist at Davis Eyecare ever since. His knowledge, expertise and patient-focused care enables Davis EyeCare to offer additional services to our office, as he treats complicated cases of glaucoma and advanced macular degeneration.
Dr. Cogswell lives in the southwest suburbs with his wife, daughter, son and their dog Indy. When Dr. Cogswell isn’t seeing patients, he enjoys wood working and DIY projects at home – ask him to see some of the furniture he has built!
O.D., FAAO
Dr. Patel provides full-scope eye care with a focus on helping people see their best and feel confident about their eye health. Patients know her for her bedside manner, her friendliness, and the amount of attention she gives to understanding their needs. She’s thorough in her exams, clear in her explanations, and committed to finding personalized solutions that fit each patient’s lifestyle.
She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, and later completed an ocular disease residency at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland. Her residency gave her extensive experience diagnosing and managing complex eye conditions, coordinating care in a hospital setting, and using advanced diagnostic technology. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a Biochemistry concentration (and a minor in Religion) from Carleton College. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.
Dr. Patel provides care for patients of all ages and has special interests in pediatric vision, ocular disease, and specialty contact lenses for unique corneal conditions. She frequently fits scleral, RGP, hybrid, and other custom lenses for keratoconus, irregular corneas, and post-surgical eyes. Her clinical background includes managing glaucoma, diabetic and hypertensive eye disease, macular degeneration, cataracts, binocular vision issues, neuro-ophthalmic conditions, and low vision needs.
Service and community work are a big part of her life. She has volunteered on eye care mission trips in Tokyo, Ghana, and rural communities in Mexico, providing free vision care to underserved populations. Closer to home, she regularly spends her Sundays serving in soup kitchens, helping at neighborhood cleanups, tutoring students, and supporting local fundraisers. She also works with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to help promote mental health awareness.
She speaks English and Gujarati fluently, with additional knowledge of Hindi and Spanish. Outside the office, Dr. Patel loves traveling (she has only one continent left to visit), trying new restaurants, attending concerts and music festivals, reading, walking, and spending time with friends and family. She’s very family-oriented and brings that same warmth and care to her work with patients.
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Patel as part of the Davis EyeCare team. She brings skill, compassion, and a genuine love for helping people see and feel their best.
Optometrist
Dr. Cherie Hemsworth-Coffey is a dedicated optometrist who is passionate about providing personalized, comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages. She has a special interest in myopia management, specialty contact lens fittings, dry eye treatment, and the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases.
Originally from Ontario, Canada, Dr. Hemsworth-Coffey earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Guelph before moving to Chicago to pursue her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Illinois College of Optometry. During her time in optometry school, she also met her husband, making Chicago a special place both personally and professionally.
Dr. Hemsworth-Coffey enjoys building lasting relationships with her patients and helping them achieve their best possible vision and eye health. She is particularly passionate about helping children manage progressive myopia, finding customized contact lens solutions for patients with complex visual needs, and treating patients with dry eye and other medical eye conditions.
Outside of the office, Dr. Hemsworth-Coffey loves spending time with her husband and their two sons. She enjoys running, working out, and making memories with family and friends.
