William R. Chism, O.D.

Dr. Bill Chism graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee in 1976. After serving in the Navy, he opened his first practice in Branson, Missouri. As that practice grew, he added locations in both Ava and Forsyth. Those offices comprise what is now Ozarks Family Vision Center. In 1999, Dr. Chism sold his interest to his partners.

He then purchased the Ozark Eye Clinic from Dr. Bill Burk. Shortly thereafter, he also purchased the Shell Knob Eye Clinic from Dr. Jim Rudd.

Dr. Chism and his wife Fran have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren.

Marie E. Mitchell, O.D.

Dr. Marie Mitchell graduated from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville in 1992 with a degree in microbiology. She continued her education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry, where she graduated in 1996.

After practicing in Mt. Vernon, Monett and Springfield, she joined The Ozark Eye Clinic in 2003. She also sees patients in the Shell Knob office.

Dr. Mitchell and her husband Don have three children.