Meet the Doctors

Kelly de Simone, O.D., FCOVD.  

Dr. de Simone has provided general optometry as well as customized vision therapy programs to children and adults for twenty-one years. A Foothills resident with three children in Ahwatukee schools, she is a frequent spectator at many local sporting events. As the owner of Eye Priority, Dr. de Simone is “passionate about vision” and provides care to a wide range of patients.

Dr. de Simone is board-certified in Vision Development, and is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. She holds a BA degree from Penn State University and a Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. In 1993, Dr. de Simone was awarded the Skeffington Award for Excellence in Vision Service. She is a member of the Arizona Optometric Association, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce.

Monica Sawitzke, O.D.

Dr. Sawitzke is a Doctor of Optometry whose professional experience includes more than ten years of clinical practice in ophthalmology and optometry. Originally from Iowa, she attended the University of Arizona and Pacific University College of Optometry. Dr. Sawitzke enjoys spending time with her two children, who are involved in sports and music, and is an active volunteer at their elementary school. The family watches the Wildcats in all sports and loves to attend football, basketball, and softball games. Dr. Sawitzke is a member of the Central Arizona Optometric Society.