Practice Administrator Tina has been working for Dr. Pinke for 12 years.  She is a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant and completed the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators Executive Management Program from The Wharton School. Interests Traveling, sports, gardening, skiing and scuba diving.

Surgical Coordinator Joanne has worked for Dr. Pinke for 17 years. She works closely with patients and surgical center to obtain all necessary information needed to schedule the patient’s surgery.  Interests Being outdoors, golfing, the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Ophthalmic Technician  Marina has worked for Dr. Pinke for 6 years. She assists Dr. Pinke with patients’ medical eye exams and testing procedures. Interests Enjoys spending free time watching her son play ice hockey.

Ophthalmic Technician Julie has worked for Dr. Pinke for 9 years. She assists Dr. Pinke with patients’ medical eye exams and testing procedures.  Interests Spending time with family, sporting events with her children, and interior decorating. She is a youth soccer coach.

Patient Information Coordinator  Jeanine has worked for Dr. Pinke for 7 years. She handles the input and output of all patient information and maintains the filing system for accurate access to patients’ files.  Interests Reading, being at the beach and spending time with her children.

Patient Information Coordinator  Sally has worked for Dr. Pinke for 3 years. She handles Accounts Payable and all practice coding.  Interests Spending time with her grandchildren, knitting, beading, walking and traveling.

Business Office Coordinator  Linda has worked for Dr. Pinke for 6 years. She handles the needs of the office to ensure the efficiency of the office dynamics and flow of the scheduling, office supplies and equipment.  Linda also handles the maintenance of the Shelton medical building.  Interests Enjoys time with her family and friends, the beach, the theater, dining out and animals.

Billing Supervisor  Kim has worked for Dr. Pinke for 16 years. She handles accounts receivables and all insurance claims.  Interests Spending time with her children, family and friends. She also enjoys traveling, cooking and animals.

Ophthalmic Assistant  Gary has worked for Dr. Pinke for 3 years. He assists Dr. Pinke with patient care and specialty testing.  Interests Reading, gardening and landscaping

Optician Carlene has worked for Dr. Pinke for 3 years. She handles the fitting and ordering of prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, according to the patient’s needs.  Interests Spending time with family. She is a Girl Scouts leader and a re-enactor at the local Renaissance Fair.

Ophthalmic Technician Chaslynn recently rejoined the staff of Dr. Pinke. She had previously worked for Dr. Pinke from 1999-2003. Chaslynn assists Dr. Pinke with patients’ medical eye exams and testing procedures. Interests Reading, shopping and spending time with her daughters.

James R. Pinke, M.D., P.C. Shelton Medical Center 9 Cots Street Shelton, CT 06484 phone: 203-924-8800 fax: 203-924-0388 email: Dr.Pinke@PinkeCenterForEyeHealth.com