OUR EXPERT
Optometric Team
We take pride in providing exceptional eye care customized for each individual who walks through our doors. Our team of dedicated optometrists offers a wide range of expert vision services to our beloved Munster community.
Your Local Eye Care Experts in Munster
Choosing Gailmard Eye Center means opting for a team skilled in delivering comprehensive medical eye care with a patient-first approach. Our state-of-the-art technology and a warm, welcoming environment ensure your vision and eye health are in the best hands.
Founded on the principles of patient satisfaction and technological advancement, our mission is to deliver individualized eye health care and vision products of the highest standard.
Meet the Eye Doctors at Gailmard Eye Center
Dr. Charmi Shiyarwala's passion for eye care began with her first pair of glasses as a child, further fueled by her experience as an optometric technician during college. She graduated with honors from the Michigan College of Optometry in 2013 and completed externships at Kresge Eye Institute, John Dingell VA, and Balian Eye Care. With a decade of experience in primary eye care across Illinois and Northwest Indiana, she has developed a keen focus on ocular diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration, as well as specialty contact lens fitting and pediatric care.
Dr. Shiyarwala is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and managing complex eye conditions with a compassionate approach. Her goal is to offer personalized treatment and build strong relationships with her patients.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Shiyarwala loves spending time with family and friends, exploring new travel destinations, experimenting with recipes in the kitchen, and curling up with a good book and a hot cup of coffee.
Dr. Veronica Ralick earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Indiana University in 2004 and completed a residency in primary care ocular disease at the Boston Veterans Affairs Medical Center. With over 18 years of experience, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive eye exams, managing glaucoma, diagnosing various eye diseases, and treating dry eye. Her extensive background equips her to deliver top-notch care and build meaningful connections with her patients and their families.
Dr. Ralick specializes in delivering personalized eye care that addresses both common and complex conditions. She takes great pride in understanding her patients' needs and fostering long-term relationships through compassionate and detailed care.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Ralick enjoys spending quality time with her husband and three children. She loves reading, playing pickleball, and cheering on her kids at their extracurricular activities around Northwest Indiana.
Dr. Suzanna Acosta, O.D., hailed from Northwest Indiana and earned her B.S. in Biology from Indiana University Northwest on a full-merit scholarship. She completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at Illinois College of Optometry, where she received a scholarship for underrepresented populations. Her clinical externships were completed at the Tallahassee VA Outpatient Clinic, Commonwealth Eye Surgery, and Hoosier Eye Doctor, providing her with a diverse range of experiences.
Dr. Acosta's expertise includes managing ocular diseases such as dry eye and glaucoma, contact lenses, and routine eye care for all ages. She is dedicated to ensuring that each patient fully understands their eye health and refractive needs through thorough and compassionate care.
Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Acosta enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants, and embracing the outdoors.