About the doctors
A team with a passion for what they do.
The Doctors Parker established and opened Madison Eye Care Center in October 2001. As the practice continued to grow, they were honored to have Dr. Jennifer Newby join their staff in July 2007 and Dr. Michael St. Peter in July 2019. They are known for their excellent clinical skills and communication, and are all members of the American Optometric Association.
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Dr. David Parker, O.D.
Dr. David Parker grew up in Aliceville, AL. He earned his bachelor's degree from Auburn University and his doctorate from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He married Dr. Michele Parker and moved to Madison in 2000. He enjoys hunting, fishing, mountain biking, and most sports. He and Dr. Michele love spending time with their two sons.
Education
- UAB School of Optometry, Birmingham, AL 1997–2001 — Doctor of Optometry, O.D., Cum Laude
- Auburn University, Auburn, AL 1993–1997 — B.S. Zoology, Magna Cum Laude
- Pickens Academy, Carrolton, AL 1989–1993 — Valedictorian
Licensures
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) – Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
- Alabama Board of Optometry
Accomplishments & Awards
- Marchon Practice Management Award – 2001
- Birmingham Area Optometric Society Clinician Award – 2001
- VSP – Excellence in the Pursuit of Primary Care Skills – 2001
- Fred and Marion Rosemore Foundation Scholarship – 2001
- Alabama Merit Scholarship Award – 1997
Organizations
- Member American Optometric Association (AOA)
- Member Alabama Optometric Association (ALOA)
- Member North Alabama Optometric Association
- Member UAB School of Optometry Alumni Association
Activities
- Special Olympics – "Opening Eyes" Program, Auburn, AL
- UAB Class of 2001 – Social Activities Director
- Students in Optometric Services to Humanity (SOSH) – 1997–2001
- Pi Epsilon Chi – Optometric Fraternity – 1997–2001
- Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-med Honor Society, Auburn Univ.) – President 1996–1997
- Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) – Social Fraternity, Auburn Univ. 1993–1997
Dr. Michele Parker, O.D.
Dr. Michele is currently on medical leave fighting metastatic breast cancer. She misses her patients tremendously, but is thankful for the time to care for her body and spend time with her children and family. She is thankful for the prayers, cards and acts of kindness that she and her family continue to receive. She believes that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37) and continues to defy odds in her fight against cancer. Please continue to keep Dr. Michele and Dr. David and their family in your prayers.
Education
- UAB School of Optometry, Birmingham, AL 1997–2001 — Doctor of Optometry, O.D.
- Auburn University, Auburn, AL 1993–1997 — B.S. Zoology
- Grissom High School, Huntsville, AL 1989–1993
Licensures
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) – Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
- Alabama Board of Optometry
Accomplishments & Awards
- William Feinbloom Low Vision Award – 2001
- Huntsville-Madison County Auburn Club Laura E. Hanks Memorial Scholarship – 1993
- Society of Logistics Engineers Scholarship Recipient – 1993
Organizations
- Member American Optometric Association (AOA)
- Member Alabama Optometric Association (ALOA)
- Member North Alabama Optometric Association, President 2010–2012
- Member UAB School of Optometry Alumni Association
Activities
- Special Olympics – "Opening Eyes" Program, Auburn, AL
- American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) – Freshman Orientation Director 1998–2000, Vice-President 2000–2001
- Students in Optometric Services to Humanity (SOSH) – 1997–2001
- Pi Epsilon Chi – Optometric Fraternity – 1997–2001
- Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre-med Honor Society, Auburn Univ.) – Pre-optometry Representative 1995–1997
- Auburn University Student Government Association – Freshman Forum Director 1994–1995
Dr. Jennifer Newby, O.D.
Dr. Jennifer Newby was born in San Antonio, Texas but has lived in Huntsville since 1990, graduating from Grissom High School in 1999. She earned her bachelor's degree from Auburn University and her doctorate from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She and her husband stay busy with their three children, volunteering at school and enjoying their extracurricular activities. She also volunteers with the youth group at Mayfair Church of Christ.
Education
- UAB School of Optometry, Birmingham, AL 2003–2007 — Doctor of Optometry, O.D., Cum Laude
- Auburn University, Auburn, AL 1999–2003 — B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Summa Cum Laude
- Grissom High School, Huntsville, AL 1995–1999
Licensures
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) – Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
- Alabama Board of Optometry
Accomplishments & Awards
- Jess Boyd Eskridge Clinical Excellence Award – 2007
- Gas Permeable Contact Lens Clinical Excellence Award – 2007
- Dr. Les Caplan/CIBA Vision Scholarship – 2007
- Alabama Board of Optometry Scholarship – 2003
- Katherine Cooper Cater Fellowship – 2003
Organizations
- Member American Optometric Association (AOA)
- Member Alabama Optometric Association (ALOA)
- Member North Alabama Optometric Association
- Member UAB School of Optometry Alumni Association
Activities
- American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) – 2003–2007
- National Optometric Student Association (NOSA) Class Representative – 2004–2007
- Fellowship of Christian Optometrists – 2003–2007
- Youth Group Volunteer (Mayfair Church of Christ, Huntsville, AL) – 2005–Present
- Beta Sigma Kappa – Optometric Honor Society, Vice-President 2004–2006
- Alpha Gamma Delta – Social Sorority, Auburn Univ. – 1999–2003
Dr. Michael St. Peter, O.D.
Dr. Michael St. Peter joined Madison Eye Care Center in July 2019. Like the rest of our doctors, he is a member of the American Optometric Association and provides comprehensive primary eye care for patients of every age.
Organizations
- Member American Optometric Association (AOA)