Retina Specialists of Michigan

Retina Specialists of Michigan Purpose: Restoring lives through compassionate care
Our Niche: Specialized retina care We attempt to provide a comfortable, pain and stress-free environment.

We strive to provide the highest quality, efficient, compassionate ophthalmic care delivered by the best team. Our board certified doctors Thomas Aaberg, Scott Westhouse, Nathan Pezda, and Liliya Shevchenko will diagnose, treat, and manage diseases of the retina such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, retinal detachment, eye cancer, and many other eye conditions. Most procedures can be done in office, such as eye injections, laser treatments, and some retinal tear and detachment repairs.

Join us in celebrating Kali’s second anniversary! As an Ophthalmic Technician, she has a goal of becoming an OTA and is ...
11/06/2025

Join us in celebrating Kali’s second anniversary! As an Ophthalmic Technician, she has a goal of becoming an OTA and is passionate about providing excellent patient care. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, friends, and her beloved cats. Thank you for two great years, Kali!

We recently celebrated four years with Logan! As an Ophthalmic Technician and Scribe and proudly known as Dr. Sutherland...
11/05/2025

We recently celebrated four years with Logan! As an Ophthalmic Technician and Scribe and proudly known as Dr. Sutherland’s “right-hand man” Logan has a key role in supporting patient care each day. Outside of work, he enjoys music, PC gaming, and spending time outdoors. Thank you for your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to our patients, Logan!

Today we’re celebrating one year with our surgery team member Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn brings incredible drive and curiosity to ...
11/04/2025

Today we’re celebrating one year with our surgery team member Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn brings incredible drive and curiosity to her role, with professional goals that include earning her CPSS certification and passing the Michigan real estate exam. Before joining us, she worked nearly 175 music festivals in five years and even holds a California real estate license and notary certification. Outside of work, Kaitlyn’s passion for cars and racing keeps her moving fast. We’re grateful for your enthusiasm, dedication, and energy, Kaitlyn!

Our team brought the creativity and the laughs with some fantastic costumes this year. We love a chance to celebrate tog...
10/31/2025

Our team brought the creativity and the laughs with some fantastic costumes this year. We love a chance to celebrate together. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween!

We had so much fun with our pumpkin decorating contest! It’s always a treat to see our team’s creativity. Which one is y...
10/30/2025

We had so much fun with our pumpkin decorating contest! It’s always a treat to see our team’s creativity. Which one is your favorite? 🎃🍁

Your eyes are windows to your overall health. Regular eye exams can detect more than vision issues, they can uncover hea...
10/30/2025

Your eyes are windows to your overall health. Regular eye exams can detect more than vision issues, they can uncover health problems like diabetes and hypertension.

Milestone Moment in Michigan!
10/30/2025

Milestone Moment in Michigan!

10/30/2025

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals performs the first ENCELTO procedure.

Olivia, our Director of Imaging, and Korey, Ophthalmic Photographer, recently attended the Ophthalmic Photographers’ Soc...
10/29/2025

Olivia, our Director of Imaging, and Korey, Ophthalmic Photographer, recently attended the Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society Annual Program in Orlando! They attended presentations, case studies, and discussions on the latest innovations in medical and surgical retina care. We’re proud to have team members who are dedicated to continuous learning and bringing that knowledge back to enhance the care we deliver every day.

Our success starts with our people. We’re looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to help foster a supportive...
10/28/2025

Our success starts with our people. We’re looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to help foster a supportive, engaging, and high-performing workplace. In this role, you’ll lead HR initiatives, enhance employee experiences, and ensure smooth operations across our growing organization. If you’re a people-driven leader who thrives in a collaborative, healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply here: https://retinaspecialistsofmichigan.com/

Decorative lenses may seem like the perfect accessory, but they can lead to real-life eye damage. Protect your vision th...
10/27/2025

Decorative lenses may seem like the perfect accessory, but they can lead to real-life eye damage. Protect your vision this Halloween, only wear FDA-approved lenses from a doctor.

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5030 Cascade Road
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+16169542020

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Our Story

Dr. Thomas M. Aaberg, Jr founded Retina Specialists of Michigan in January 2009 to provide comprehensive retinal service, guided by the belief that patient care should be expert, efficient and personable. One year later, Dr. Scott Westhouse returned home to West Michigan, and joined the Retina Specialists’ team.

From humble beginnings, our practice has expanded rapidly — a testament to the quality of care provided by our team of physicians and staff who embody these ideals. In 2014, we doubled in size when two more doctors joined us: Dr. Nathan Pezda who completed his fellowship training in Toronto before moving to Grand Rapids, and Dr. Liliya Shevchenko who finished her fellowship training with our practice that same year.

Our doctors are committed to providing the best surgical care, aiding in the advancement of medicine through our involvement in clinical research trials, and advocating for our patients. With the addition of Dr. Shevchenko, our practice brings expertise to the specialized field of retinal degeneration and dystrophies. We are also the only ophthalmology practice in the area to specialize in ocular oncology. Our physicians operate clinics in Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon, and Big Rapids to better serve our community and the greater West Michigan region.

A new chapter