Meet Our Doctors
Pavletic Eye Care is a three-generation optometry practice dedicated to exceptional patient care. Dr. Kirk Pavletic brings over 30 years of expertise in ocular disease management. Dr. Gabriela Pavletic, specializes in comprehensive eye care for all ages. Dr. Luke Neuenfeldt, a second-generation optometrist himself, provides comprehensive care with a specialty in anterior segment disease management. Together, they combine experience and innovation to meet the eye care needs of their community.
Dr. Gabriela Pavletic
Optometrist
Dr. Gabriela Pavletic was born and raised in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. After graduating from Saint Ambrose University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, she went on to graduate magna cum laude from the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Gabriela’s advanced clinical training focused primarily on ocular disease in patients of all ages completing clinical rotations at the Illinois Eye Institute, the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC, and the Omaha Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Gabriela is an active member of the Illinois Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. She enjoys staying up-to-date in the latest developments in eye care to provide optimal care for her patients. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, trying new recipes, and traveling with her husband.
Dr. Luke Neuenfeldt
Optometrist
Dr. Luke Neuenfeldt graduated from Ferris State University with a degree in Biological Sciences before earning his Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. He completed additional clinical training at Kresge Eye Institute of Detroit, OMNI Eye Services of Atlanta, and the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Hospital before settling into private practice in the Chicago suburbs. He is a distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, and a Clinical Adjunct Instructor at the Chicago College of Optometry at Midwestern University.
As a second-generation optometrist, he grew up watching his father at Neuenfeldt Family Eyecare. At a young age, he developed a passion for optometry and was eager to follow in his father’s footsteps. Exceptional patient care has always been his top priority. He is grateful and honored to manage the ocular needs of his patients at Pavletic Eyecare.
In his free time, Dr. Neuenfeldt enjoys spending time with family, including his wife, Dr. Gabriela, exercising and watching any and all sports.
Professional organizations:
● American Academy of Optometry, Fellow
● American Board of Optometry, Diplomate
● American Optometric Association
● Illinois Optometric Association
Dr. Kirk Pavletic
Optometrist
Dr. Kirk Pavletic grew up in Oak Lawn and attended Saint Laurence High School. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Biology from the University of Illinois and Saint Ambrose University. He then went on to graduate from the Illinois College of Optometry with his Doctorate in Optometry in 1985. Dr. Pavletic has over 30 years of experience in the treatment and management of various ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and dry eye. He has extensive knowledge in the area of contact lens, fitting both hard and soft lenses for a variety of conditions.
Dr. Pavletic is an active member of the Illinois Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. When not in the office Dr. Pavletic enjoys golfing, fishing and spending time with his family.