our  staff

OPTICIANS

Kostas Patellis is the co-founder and manager of Kinnelon Eyecare. He has served the community since 1993 and strives to bring the latest technology to the office. Kostas received his Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at the Athens Institute of Technology. He later received an Associates Degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing at the Essex Community College.

Arlette is a NJ state licensed optician with a wide range of experience with frames and lenses, as well as contact lenses. Arlette has been in the optical field for several years and part of the Kinnelon Eyecare family since 2004.

​Richard has been in practice as an optician for many years, and was the Director of the Ophthalmic Dispensing Department at the Essex Community College. Richard has worked for Kinnelon Eyecare since 1995.

medical receptionists

Lisa has been a medical receptionist at Kinnelon Eyecare since 2003. Lisa will answer questions, handle phone calls, and assist the busy doctors with performing visual field tests and pictures of the eye in a professional and friendly manner.

Cathy has been working at the front desk at Kinnelon Eyecare since 2006. In addition to scheduling appointments and completing other receptionist tasks, Cathy may assist you in contact lens training. She is very patient and thorough.

Tracy has been working at Kinnelon Eyecare since 2014. She has over ten years of experience in healthcare and social services fields. She will be happy to assist you with scheduling appointments, administering tests, and answering insurance/billing questions.

Barbara has been been working at Kinnelon Eyecare for years. She has extensive experience dealing with all aspects of patient care, including contact lenses and technical assistance.

​​Pinar is a recent member of the Kinnelon Eyecare team. Her previous experiences in the medical field, and friendly personality position Pinar to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable with patients.