Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Guilderland Vision Care a proud provider of vision care products and services in Guilderland.
Dr. Rachel McCann
Rachel McCann grew up in Guilderland and was a 1998 graduate of GHS. Go Dutchman! She continued to stay in the area through college and graduated summa cum laude from the University at Albany. After choosing Optometry for her career she moved to NYC and received her Doctorate of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry. The last year of Optometry school she had the opportunity to complete externships at Northport VA hospital and West Point Military Academy. Her focus is providing thorough primary care Optometry for all ages. In addition, she fits contact lenses, including specialty lens fits, treats dry eye, and is involved with identifying retinal issues and other ocular diseases.
The professional opportunities and sense of community in the Capital Region have been a perfect fit. She is an active member in the optometric community and enjoys helping to organize a primary care Optometry conference annually. Her other activities center around the three beautiful children. She and her husband enjoy traveling with the whole crew, as well as many outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and swimming. Rachel is thrilled to be practicing Optometry, as well as raising her family in her friendly hometown.
Dr. Shane Stevens
Dr. Shane Stevens is originally from Newburyport, MA. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Medical Biology in 2014 from The University of New England in Biddeford, ME and received his Doctorate of Optometry in 2018 from the New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA with clinical honors. Dr. Stevens then went on to complete a residency in ocular disease and primary care at the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Hospital in White River Junction, VT. During his training, he gained specialized training in challenging glaucoma, retina, uveitis, and cornea cases, as well as training in postoperative refractive, corneal, and cataract surgery cases. Dr. Stevens has also participated in multiple optometric mission trips to South America and Africa.
Outside of work, Dr. Stevens enjoys going up mountains in the warm months, down mountains in the winter, being a mediocre golfer, collecting too many books and records, and also spends a lot of free time painting.
Dr. Monica Casey-Gee
Monica is an honors graduate of the State University of New York School of Optometry and was recognized as outstanding in her class in the area of low vision, for the care of persons who are legally blind. She is currently the Clinical Director of the Northeastern Association for the Blind in Albany (NABA).
At Guilderland Vision Care, she provides full family eye care and holds the highest level of optometry license in New York State for the topical treatment of eye diseases.
Laurie Zinnershine, Optician
Laurie is a New York State Licensed Optician with over 20 years of experience. Laurie’s ability to assess patient’s needs and insightful use of her experience makes her a vital part of the team.
When Laurie is not at work she enjoys camping with her family.
Dawn Flynn, Optician
Dawn is a New York State Licensed Optician with over 20 years experience in the optical field. Her experience of manufacturing eyewear has increased her knowledge of lens design and helps to assess patient needs.
JoAnne Hale, Optician
JoAnne is a member of the NYS Board of Examiners for Ophthalmic Dispensing. JoAnn has over 30 years of highly trained experience in adapting and fitting lenses for the corrections of deficiencies, deformities or anomalies of the human eyes on written prescriptions from a licensed physician or optometrist.
She is the lead contact lens consultant for our office, and is always keeping up on the latest rebates and savings for our patients.
She is extremely knowledgeable with a vast knowledge of the optical field and she is meticulous in understanding your needs as a patient.