Eye Doctors and LASIK Eye Surgeons in St. Louis, Missouri — Meet Sean P. Mulqueeny, O.D., Lawrence Gans, M.D., and Senthil Krishnasamy, M.D.

The eye doctors and LASIK eye surgeons at the St. Louis, Missouri office of Mulqueeny Eye Centers pride themselves on offering a full array of services backed by the most up-to-date technology and decades of experience. Sean P. Mulqueeny, O.D. founded the practice to help patients with all of their vision needs — from LASIK and other refractive surgery procedures to primary eye care which includes eye health examinations, specialty contact lenses, and treatment and management of ocular disease such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. For more information about LASIK or any of the services offered by our team of eye surgeons and eye doctors, please contact us today.

• Sean P. Mulqueeny, O.D.
• Lawrence A. Gans, M.D.
• Senthil Krishnasamy, M.D.
• Shilpi Pradhan, M.D.
• Financing your Refractive Surgery
• Seminar Dates
• Testimonials
• Featured on KMOX Radio
• Contact our LASIK Surgeons for a Free Consultation

Sean P. Mulqueeny, O.D.

Leading our team of eye doctors, Sean P. Mulqueeny, O.D. is a proud native of St. Louis, Missouri, and has practiced optometry since 1991, when he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Missouri School of Optometry. In 1993, the University appointed him Assistant Clinical Professor and promoted him to Clinical Associate Professor in 2003.

Dr. Mulqueeny is a noted speaker and has traveled the world teaching and lecturing on many areas, including vision correction procedures such as LASIK and PRK (ASA). A specialist in the management of ocular diseases and the co-management of refractive and cataract surgery, Dr. Mulqueeny has won many prestigious awards. These include the Award for Clinical Excellence in the Area of Ocular Disease and the Vision Service Plan Scholarship for Clinical Excellence.

Dr. Sean Mulqueeny is licensed to practice in both Illinois and Missouri. A member of the Board of Optometric Society of St. Louis where he served as president in 2002, Dr. Mulqueeny is also affiliated with the American Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association, St. Louis Optometric Society, American Optometric Association/Contact Lens Section, and the M.D./O.D. Contact Lens Foundation of St. Louis. He is also the Director of the Dry Eye Institute of St. Louis, the only establishment of its kind in the Midwest dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic dry eyes syndrome.

Dr. Mulqueeny is a former College Soccer All American. In the early 1980s, he played professional soccer for the St. Louis Steamers. He lives in Town and Country with his wife and two sons.

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Dr. Lawrence A. Gans, M.D.

Dr. Lawrence Gans is one of two LASIK eye surgeons in our St. Louis, Missouri office, specializing in refractive surgery, including LASIK, PRK (Advanced Surface Ablation) and CK® (Conductive Keratoplasty), as well as cataract and corneal surgery. Cornea sub-specialist Dr. Gans has more than 22 years of experience in corneal and refractive surgery and is a pioneer in the correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In 1991, he was one of the principal investigators for the FDA clinical trials for the excimer laser at Washington University School of Medicine and is considered an authority on vision correction procedures.

In addition, Dr. Gans performs lens implant surgery, corneal transplantation, tumor removal, and the treatment of trauma involving the anterior segment of the eye. He was among the first LASIK eye surgeons to perform refractive surgery using the excimer laser. Dr. Lawrence Gans, Medical Director of SureVision Laser Center, was also chosen to perform the Visian ICL™ implantable contact lens procedure on the first patients in the St. Louis metropolitan area and is now the most experienced provider for this type of vision correction.

Dr. Lawrence Gans earned his medical degree at Case-Western Reserve University, and then completed a medical internship and ophthalmology residency at Washington University. At the prestigious Jules Stein Institute at UCLA, he completed a fellowship in Corneal and External Ocular Diseases.

Recognized as an innovator in corneal and refractive surgery, Dr. Gans was named one of St. Louis Magazine’s Top Doctors in the area, and one of the country’s top doctors by Who’s Who.

Dr. Gans is the Medical Director and leader of the SureVision Eye Centers’ refractive surgery team, and the SureVision Laser Center.

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Dr. Senthil Krishnasamy, M.D.

Dr. Krishnasamy, or “Dr. Krish” was raised in the Midwest. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors at the University of Iowa. His medical degree was completed at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. It was during medical school that he was awarded the Barry Freeman Memorial Fellowship to study medicine in the developing world. He took this opportunity to study at Aravind Eye Hospital in Madurai, India, one of the largest eye hospitals in Asia. He co-authored an article in Archives of Ophthalmology detailing the methods through which the staff is able to provide large volume, high quality eye care to thousands of poor, isolated, and underserved patients. During this experience, Dr. Krishnasamy developed his passion for ophthalmology and desire to help others obtain the gift of vision. After medical school, he completed his internship at the University of Texas-Southwestern/ Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Krishnasamy’s ophthalmic training began with his Ophthalmology residency at the University of California -- San Diego, at the prestigious Shiley Eye Center. Under the direction of Dr. David Schanzlin, past president of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, Dr. Krishnasamy participated in research studies involving refractive procedures such as LASIK and Intacs.

Dr. Krishnasamy was one of the few residents nationwide chosen to undertake additional fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery, completed at the Duke University Medical Center. During fellowship, he developed proficiency in refractive surgery as well as the medical and surgical treatment of corneal diseases.

Dr. Krishnasamy has served as the Medical Director and Refractive Surgeon at a Laser Vision Correction Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He has personally performed more than five thousand (5,000) LASIK procedures and has several peer-reviewed published articles in the field of Cornea and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Krishnasamy is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. His professional interests include corneal disease, laser vision correction (LASIK), cataract surgery, and general ophthalmology.

Dr. Krishnasamy is married to Anu, a pediatrician. His personal interests include spending time with his family, traveling, tennis, and golf.

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Shilpi Pradhan, M.D.

Dr. Shilpi Pradhan is the newest member of the SureVision family.  She sees patients for general eye care, but is an expert in Cataract, Refractive and Corneal surgery.

Dr. Pradhan attended college at Emory University where she served as the president of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the Premedical Honor Society.  It was a special honor for her to spend a semester studying at Lancaster University in England. She completed her medical training at Washington University here in St. Louis. Then after a medical internship at Carilion Medical Centers in Roanoke, Virginia, she did her Ophthalmology Residency at The Medical College of Virginia.  There she received the Resident Research Award and presented her research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. She has recently completed a prestigious Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where she learned the newest DSEK corneal transplantation techniques and also served as Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Pradhan is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

On a personal note, Dr. Pradhan is an English Literature buff and Marathon runner. She trained and ran the Chicago Marathon while a full time medical student. Her husband, Kumar, is also a physician who will be working here in St. Louis.

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Financing

At Mulqueeny Eye Centers, our eye doctors strive to provide you with the best in personalized treatment at an affordable price. We are happy to help put refractive surgery within your financial reach. By taking advantage of our “See Now Pay Later” financing option, you have the benefit of a variety of payment options, including 12-month free financing

You may choose any of the following payment options:

• Cash or Cashier's Check
• Credit Card
• Monthly Payment Plan

Our Monthly Payment Plans Offer:

• Zero Down Payment & Zero Interest for 12 Months
• Zero Down Payment & Low Monthly Payments with Fixed Interest Rate
• Zero Prepayment Penalty

The application process is fast, easy and of course completely confidential.

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Seminar Dates - 2010

Informational LASIK seminars are typically offered twice a month at our Ballas location in St. Louis, Missouri. We offer free screenings followed by a short presentation by Dr. Mulqueeny. This is a great opportunity to find out if you are a candidate for LASIK or another type of vision correction, meet the doctor and get all of your questions answered. Contact us today to reserve a seat at our next seminar!

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Testimonials

Jen Sparks - Radio Personality, KHITS Radio

My experience at Mulqueeny Eye Centers was FUN! I finally grew tired of my contacts and my eye doctor had recommended that I see Dr. Mulqueeny and Dr. Gans for my LASIK surgery. My pre-op nerves were calmed by JoAnn...who was great. She talked me through everything I would experience before, during and after the surgery. The big day came and I felt confident that I had pros working on my eyes! JoAnn even held my hand through the quick surgery. I say that anyone with contact or glasses ditch 'em....and call my favorite doctors...Dr. Sean Mulqueeny and Dr. Lawrence Gans. I can see perfectly now. What a great experience!

Joe Erker - Actor

As an actor, I’m constantly dealing with script changes while shooting. Before my NearVision^SM CK®, I had to search for my "cheaters" so I could read the changes. I always hated that for two reasons… one, there were many times I would forget the blasted things were on my face, causing more delays (time is money). And, two, those cheaters always made me look older. That’s a real "no-no" in my business!

I couldn’t be more pleased with how everything worked out. The care and knowledge that Dr. Mulqueeny and his staff gave me during my NearVision^SM CK® was remarkable! My fears and anxiety were alleviated by their warmth and understanding.

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Exclusive Feature on KMOX - use itunes

01 - Why is the speed of the ALLEGRETTO WAVE® so important? click here to listen

02 - Does the type of laser used during LASIK make a difference? click here to listen

03 - Do I have to worry about glare and halos with night driving? click here to listen

04 - Who is a good candidate for LASIK?: click here to listen

05 - Isn't all laser vision correction the same?: click here to listen

06 - How long will the LASIK result last?: click here to listen

07 - Will my medical insurance plan pay for LASIK?: click here to listen

08 - I am not a good candidate for LASIK, is there an alternative procedure?: click here to listen

09 - Will I need reading glasses after the LASIK procedure?: click here to listen

10 - I’ve always had great distance vision; now that I’m older, I can’t see at distance or up close. What happened?: click here to listen

11 - Am I too old to eliminate my need for glasses or contact lenses? click here to listen

12 - What are the symptoms and treatment of cataracts click here to listen

13 - Can I have a lens replacement even though I don’t have cataracts? click here to listen

14 - How does aging affect dry eye? click here to listen

15 - What are the symptoms/causes of dry eye and what can I do about it? click here to listen

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Contact Mulqueeny Eye Centers for a Free Consultation

Led by Dr. Sean P. Mulqueeny, our eye doctors and LASIK eye surgeons draw patients from all over the bi-state area including St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Charles, Springfield, Osage Beach and Cape Girardeau in Missouri and Belleville, Collinsville, Fairview Heights, O’Fallon and Springfield in Illinois.

The first step before undergoing LASIK or another refractive surgery procedure is to visit us for a complimentary, comprehensive evaluation. During this meeting with Dr. Mulqueeny, we will determine your visual needs, assess the health of your eyes, and talk to you about your expectations. Many factors must be considered before we can advise you on which procedure is best for your individual needs.

Our LASIK surgeons and eye doctors in St. Louis, Missouri have built a reputation on superior patient care and expertise in refractive surgery. Contact Dr. Sean Mulqueeny and our staff today to schedule a consultation.

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