Meet Our Team in Stoney Creek

Dr. Fernick studied at the University of Waterloo, where he received his Doctor of Optometry. 

Dr. Fernick immediately opened the practice in Stoney Creek, moving into the present location in 1987 and doubling the size of his office in 2007. Married with 2 children, he is active in the community. Dr. Fernick has served 2 terms as president of the Hamilton District Society of Optometrists and 6 years as a Cub Scout Leader.

Dr. Hadzocos graduated with honours from the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo in 2011.

He also has an honours Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from McMaster University. During his studies, he did an ocular health rotation at a multidisciplinary clinic in Alabama, where he worked with corneal, pediatric strabismus, cataract, and glaucoma specialists. Dr. Hadzocos is dedicated to providing the full spectrum of family primary eyecare services with a special interest in ocular health. Dr. Hadzocos is married with two children.

Dr. Jeary graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo in 2013, earning a degree in biomedical science.

He graduated with honours from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2019. While completing his optometry degree, Dr. Jeary had the opportunity to work in a sizable ocular health clinic in Miami. There he gained experience working with corneal, cataract and retinal specialists. He has a particular interest in contact lenses, ocular health and primary care optometry.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Jeary enjoys exercising and hiking.

Dr. Baltais completed her honours Bachelor of Science in BioMedical Science at the University of Guelph.

She attended The New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. Throughout her education, Dr. Baltais had the opportunity to complete internships in the Boston area and at a large ophthalmology practice in Miami, Florida. It was here that she gained valuable experience in treating and managing ocular disease, conducting contact lens fittings, and treating geriatric and pediatric patients. 

Dr. Baltais lives in Burlington with her husband and 2 children. Outside the exam room, her interests include spending time with her husband and 2 boys, baking, hiking, canoeing, and camping.

Dr. Stodulka joined the team in the summer of 2002.

He graduated with honours in 2001 from the University of Waterloo, School of Optometry and also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from McMaster University. Dr. Stodulka is married with 3 children. He completed his externship in Ocular Health at Omni Eye Services of Atlanta. He has also, in past years, been a clinical supervisor at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry in the contact lens and low vision clinics. 

Dr. Stodulka’s interest is in family eye care but has a large portion of his practice dedicated to diabetic eye care, dry eye and low vision.