Stephen Near, O.D.

Dr. Stephen Near grew up in Shelby, Michigan. He attended Muskegon Community College before earning his Doctor of Optometry degree from Ferris State University in 1989.

Dr. Near has practiced in St. Louis since 1994 and has been actively involved in the community for many years. He has served on the St. Louis Downtown Development Authority board and continues to support local initiatives.

He is a member of the Michigan Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

Outside of work, Dr. Near enjoys gardening, playing guitar and keyboards, and spending time biking and hiking with his wife, Pepper.