Dr. Joshua Parmelee
Dr. Parmelee is a fourth generation native to this area of coastal Georgia. He graduated from Glynn Academy just a few blocks away from the Brunswick office and then earned a B.S. in biology from the University of Georgia. After graduation, he attended Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where he met his wife, Dr. Meredith Parmelee, also an optometrist.
Dr. Parmelee has specific expertise and interest in diseases of the eye such as cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. He is connected with surgical co-management of cataracts, glaucoma, various retinal conditions, and refractive surgeries like LASIK.
Dr. Parmelee enjoys experiencing all of the beauty that Brunswick and the Golden Isles have to offer in his free time. He enjoys, fishing, diving, surfing, hunting, and spending time with his wife Meredith and son Ollie.
Dr. Meredith Parmelee
Dr. Meredith Parmelee joined our practice recently after working for six years in an optometry/ophthalmology co-management setting. She is originally from Clarksville, TN and completed undergraduate studies at Furman University in Greenville, SC.
She then graduated from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society. Memphis was where she met her husband, Dr. Joshua Parmelee, who she enjoys practicing along-side.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing golf, watching UGA football, spending time with family and is a member of St. Simons United Methodist Church. Dr. Josh and Dr. Meredith recently welcomed a new baby boy to their growing family.
Kimy Keener
Kimy is our office manager and has 15 years of experience in the eye care profession. She is originally from Hendersonville, TN and roots for the Volunteers. In her free time she enjoys riding Harleys, reading, and playing with her grand-daughter. Kimy says her favorite part of what she does is "the insurance hunt." So if you're not sure what your insurance covers or if you even have vision or medical eye coverage, ask for Kimy!