Advanced Family Eyecare

At Advanced Family Eyecare, we are committed to providing our patients with superior service in eyecare and eyewear. Our goal is a lifetime of good visual health for you and your family.

James Tuel, O.D.

Dr. Tuel is a native of Joliet. He attended Joliet Central High School and Joliet Jr. College. After receiving an A.S. from JJC, he went to the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign where he graduated with a bachelors degree in Biology. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Indiana University School of Optometry in Bloomington, Indiana. Dr. Tuel has been in private practice for 12 years.

Tracy Lewis, Office Manager

Tracy has worked for Dr. Tuel for 4 years, and has been in the optical business for the last ten years. She is our office manager, and is a certified optician. She is also our frame expert, and selects frames to compliment our patient's life styles and needs.

Pam Wojtysiak, Documentation Manager

Pam has worked for Dr. Tuel for almost 8 years. She is in charge of our accounts receivable, patient insurance benefits and medical records scanning. She is a delight to work with.

Sabrina Foss, Patient Benefit Coordinator

Sabrina has worked for Dr. Tuel for a little under a year. She has been in the optical business for almost 7 years. She is our front desk patient coordinator and is also in charge of contact lens orders and insertion and removal classes.

Michelle Young, Pre-Testing Technician

Michelle is the pre-testing technician for the office. She is very efficient and enjoys working with each patient. She is especially good with children, and is able to make them feel comfortable and relaxed.

Malav Shah, Optician

Malav is the newest member of Advanced Family Eyecare. He has been an optician in London for four years. He is very knowledgeable and fashion forward, and is always willing to help patient's find the eyewear that best fits their personality and lifestyle.