Meet the Doctors
Charles W. Paepke, OD, FAAO
Dr. Charles W. Paepke received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1972 from The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physiological optics from Ohio State and completed the pre-optometry curriculum at Wisconsin State University-Oshkosh.
Dr. Paepke is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and long-time member of the American Optometric Association, New York Optometric Association, Northern New York Optometric Association, and Armed Forces Optometric Society. He currently serves as a legislative keyperson for the New York State Optometric Association.
Dr. Paepke holds the rank of Colonel (retired) in the United States Air Force Reserves. He served three years active duty as chief of optometry services at USAF Hospital (SAC), Plattsburgh, New York. In 1994, Dr. Paepke was awarded the Meritorious Service medal for his participation in hospital activities during operation Desert Storm and the Gulf War.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Paepke is also extremely active and dedicated to the community. He is a twenty-five year member, past president (1988-1989), and Paul Harris Fellow (1995) of the Plattsburgh Rotary Club. He is also a member and past president of the Plattsburgh YMCA Board of Directors, a member of the local chapter of the American Heart Association's Board of Directors, a member of the North Country Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, past professional and leadership division chair and 2005 Campaign Chairperson of the local United Way Fund Drive, and member of the Corporate Board of the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.
As a charter member of the Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Association, Dr. Paepke practices with an emphasis on contact lenses and family optometric care.
Professional Organizations/Affiliations:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
- American Optometric Association
- New York State Optometric Association
- Northern New York Optometric Association
- Armed Forces Optometric Society
Brett M. Paepke, OD
Dr. Brett Paepke joined the practice in July of 2002. Prior to his arrival, Dr. Paepke completed training at the VA Medical Center in Newington, CT, the Contact Lens Clinic of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, and the Lynch Pediatric Unit and William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Clinic of the Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA. During his training, Dr. Paepke developed a special interest in glaucoma, ocular therapeutics, and the ocular effects of systemic diseases.
Dr. Paepke received a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Science and his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA. While attending the school, he was active in student organizations such as the American Optometric Student Association, the student branch of the American Academy of Optometry, and the International Optometric Honor Society, Beta Sigma Kappa. Dr. Paepke also assisted in teaching clinical diagnostic procedures at the College.
Prior to his professional training, Dr. Paepke attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ and the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. Dr. Paepke received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Saint Rose in 1997. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Paepke pitched for the nationally ranked Saint Rose baseball program and served as a team captain his senior year.
Professional Organizations/Affiliations:
- American Optometric Association
- New York State Optometric Association
- Northern New York Optometric Association
- Beta Sigma Kappa
