Aaron Cheng, O.D. obtained his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri, St. Louis College of Optometry, in 2023. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of Kansas.
Dr. Cheng has specialized expertise in various areas, including contact lenses, pediatric eye health, myopia management, and ocular disease. His decision to pursue a career in optometry stemmed from witnessing firsthand the transformative effects of quality eyecare on individuals’ lives and the significant enhancement it brings to their overall quality of life. Dr. Cheng is fluent in English, Spanish, and Mandarin to further enhance his ability to provide comprehensive care.
When Dr. Cheng is not diligently attending to patients’ needs, he finds joy in engaging in outdoor activities, such as running or spending leisure time on the golf course. He is always excited to spend quality time with his beloved Golden Retriever, Dex.
Lauren Bozsa, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri, St. Louis College of Optometry in 2023. She also obtained her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Dr. Bozsa’s specialties include ocular disease, contact lenses, pediatrics, and vision therapy. Her chosen profession of optometry stems from her strong desire to assist individuals in achieving optimal vision and overall well-being. She finds great fulfillment in this line of work as it allows her to make a positive impact on the community on a daily basis while fostering meaningful connections with her patients.
When Dr. Bozsa is not seeing patients, she enjoys baking and experimenting with new recipes, being immersed in captivating literature, and letting her creativity flow in front of the pottery wheel.
Melanie Linderer, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri – St. Louis School of Optometry in 2003 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Dr. Linderer specializes in family eye care and contact lenses. She loves helping people obtain their best vision to allow them to read text messages and emails or be able to drive again. In high school, she became very interested in the medical field and had the opportunity to observe a variety of medical specialties – optometry sparked a fire in her soul. It was an awe-inspiring experience for Dr. Linderer the first time she saw a child’s face light up when they put on eyeglasses to see the world around them. She remembers it as the moment she knew that she wanted to be an optometrist. In her free time, Dr. Linderer enjoys traveling and attending musical events with her two daughters. She is also a self-proclaimed “ultrarunner” as she enjoys running on both trails and roads. Currently, Dr. Linderer has completed 56 marathons and 18 ultramarathons – including a 100-mile race! She also enjoys volunteering at animal shelters helping them find their “fur” ever homes!
Dr. Weigel, a native of Kansas, received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kansas where he graduated with honors. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. Dr. Weigel’s training included rotations in advanced care, low vision, pediatrics, contact lenses and primary care. He currently is a partner with Dr. Troyer at Insight Vision Center, a practice that includes diagnosis, management, and treatment of ocular disease and refractive conditions of the eye.
Dr. Weigel currently resides in Olathe with his wife, Jen, who is a Neonatal ICU nurse at Children’s Mercy, 2 sons, Camden and Beckett, and daughter Brielle. Dr. Weigel enjoys taking time to run with his 2 dogs and kids and is an avid sports fan who closely follows the Jayhawks during football and especially basketball season.