Eye Doctors on Nifong Blvd. in Columbia, MO
Missouri Eye Consultants is your home for local eye experts: the team you can trust in Columbia for anything your vision needs. We are proud to provide Columbia with excellent family eye care, from a trusted team of professionals that cares about you, your eyesight, and your comfort every step of the way.
Columbia (Nifong)
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 7:45AM – 4:00PM
- Saturday/Sunday: Closed
Dedicated Eye Doctors in Columbia
Jeff Gamble, O.D.
Chris DeRose, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Rob Bernskoeter, O.D.
Nathan Hesemann, M.D.
Melissa Liepins-Masek, O.D.
Eliot Masek, O.D.
Maggie Cardonell, MD.
Jill Radkowiec, O.D.
Columbia (Nifong) Eye Care Services
At our Columbia eye care center, we’re here to make incredible care accessible to the community, with all the eye care services you need for great vision. You can trust our years of experience and personal care to keep your eyes healthy and seeing great!
Proudly Serving Columbia (Nifong), MO
We’ve always put our patients first throughout our more than 50-year history, and we’re proud to continue to serve Columbia and its surrounding areas, including Jefferson City, Shelbina, Monroe City, Hannibal, Fulton, Hermann, Centralia, Linn, and Eldon.
No matter if you’re enjoying an afternoon in Cosmo-Bethel Park or hiking on MKT Trail, Missouri Eye Consultants is here to help you see it all with crystal-clear vision!
Proudly Accepting a Range of Health Insurance Plans
To keep your eyes safe and heathy, we take several health insurance plans that often have the benefit of only requiring patients to pay a deductible. While plans can vary, health insurance can cover medical-related eye care, including some services related to eye diseases, surgeries, injuries, and other issues.
We Accept a Wide Variety of Vision Insurance
Driving Directions
Our address is 900 W Nifong Blvd Suite 125, Columbia, MO 65203.
From the north, take U.S. Hwy 63 heading south to the Grindstone Pkwy/New Haven Road E exit. Immediately after the exit, pass Courtyard by Marriott Columbia on your left, then turn right onto Grindstone Pkwy. In 0.3 miles, pass Scooter’s Coffee on your right, then continue 1.5 miles until Grindstone Pkwy turns into Nifong Blvd. Stay on Nifong Blvd for 1.4 miles, then turn left into our driveway. After turning left, make another right in about 200 feet, and we’ll be on your left.
From the south, take U.S. Hwy 63 heading north to the New Haven Road exit. In 0.2 miles, turn left onto Grindstone Pkwy. In 0.3 miles, pass La Crosse Lumber Co. on your left, then in 0.6 miles pass Rock Quarry Park on your left. Continue on Grindstone Pkwy for 1 mile more, then the road becomes E Nifong Blvd. Stay on E Nifong Blvd for 0.6 miles, then stay straight to continue onto W Nifong Blvd. Turn left into the driveway in a final 0.8 miles, then immediately turn right; we’ll be on your left.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take my insurance?
Most likely! We accept a wide range of medical and vision plans. Depending on why you’re being seen, your exam will either be billed through your medical or vision insurance.
Young, healthy, and just need new glasses? Your exam will likely be billed to your vision insurance. Diabetic eye exam, experiencing new floaters, or have cataracts? These are medical conditions and your exam will be billed through your medical insurance.
Here is a list of medical and vision insurances we take. Call the office if you have questions on if we take your specific plan.
Vision: VSP, NVA, EyeMed, Vision Care Direct Medical: United Health Care, BCBS, Medicare, Cigna, Essence Healthcare,
Healthlink
**For the specific lists of vision and medical insurances, the above list is for Keene, Nifong and Macon
Moberly: Medical list is the same, vision list add Avesis
Fulton: Medical list is the same, vision list add Vision Benefits of America
Ashland: Medical list is the same, vision list add Spectera
California: Medical list is the same, vision list add Spectera, March Vision, Envolve
Will my eyes be dilated?
It depends! Dilation is an important part of checking your eye health. We typically dilate all new patients, as well as those with diabetes or high myopia, every year. Others may need it less often, depending on their risk factors.
We also take widefield retinal screening photos (Optos) on every patient. These images are invaluable for tracking changes year to year – but they aren’t a replacement for dilation when a closer look is needed.
When should I bring my child in for an eye exam?
If your child wears glasses, has a medical condition like diabetes, or you’ve noticed any changes in their vision or behavior, more frequent exams may be needed.
All of our doctors see kids, but Dr. Liepins-Masek (Keene), Dr. Byrd (Ashland and California), and Dr. Masek (Fulton and Keene) particularly enjoy treating kids and are a great option if you’re not sure which doctor to see.
When's the soonest I can get in for an appointment?
You can check our online scheduler for real time availability! Some locations and doctors book out further, so try a few different locations to find the earliest openings.
* If you’re experiencing a new or urgent problem (new floaters, loss of vision, pink eye, etc.) call the office directly so we can get you in sooner – these problems shouldn’t wait! This online scheduler is intended for your regular, comprehensive exam only
