Meet Our Doctors

Kirby D. Redman O.D.

Optometrist

Dr. Kirby Redman has been providing eye care for the residents of the Northwood’s since 1980 following his graduation from the Indiana University School of Optometry. In July of 2000, he, along with Michel P. Gelinas, M.D., formed Redman & Gelinas Eye Care.

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Michel P. Gelinas, MD

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Michel Gelinas moved to the area in 1998, joining Drs. Redman and Haug. He left a 6 year private practice in Colorado to come to the northwoods. Dr. Gelinas specializes in surgical eye care including laser eye treatments and eyelid procedures.

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Benjamin K. Redman, O.D.

Optometrist

Dr. Ben Redman was born and raised in Minocqua, Wisconsin and graduated from Lakeland Union High School in 2001. Dr. Redman is excited to be returning to the area and providing eye care to the residents of the Northwoods.

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Jess Kichak Kovacs, O.D., R.N.

Comprehensive Optometry

Dr. Jessamyn Kichak Kovacs has over 20 years of experience working with optometric patients.  Prior to becoming an optometrist, Dr. Kichak Kovacs was an R.N. at Fond du Lac County's long-term care facility.  Dr. Kichak Kovacs also has 10 years experience as an optician and as an optometric technician.

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