Choosing the right Physician is key. You want an M.D. who is a board certified ophthalmologist and surgeon and, ideally, has completed a fellowship. Ask the doctor about his credentials and experience, and ask plenty of questions such as: How long have you been doing LASIK? What’s your success rate, and how do you define success? What are my chances of 20/20 vision? View the profiles below to learn more about our doctors here at Country Hills Eye Center.
B. Travis Dastrup, M.D.
Corneal Specialist, Transplants, Anterior Segment Cancer Surgery, General Ophthalmology
Specializing in Corneal Transplants, Anterior Segment Surgery, Cataract Surgery, LASIK Surgery & General Ophthalmology. He began his practice here on August 01, 2010.
Academic & Administrative Appointments:
- Chemistry Teaching Assistant – Brigham Young University
- Chief Teaching Resident – Indiana University
- Department of Ophthalmology – Indianapolis, IN (2008-2009)
- Instructor – University of Minnesota
- Department of Ophthalmology – Minneapolis, MN (2009-2010)
- Cornea and External Disease Consultant – VA Medical Center Minneapolis, MN (2009-2010)
Memberships, Office & Committee Appointments:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Utah Ophthalmology Society
- Midwest Cornea Society
Awards & Honors:
- National Merit Scholar 1995-2001
- Howard W. Hunter Presidential Scholar 1995-2001
- Joseph Collins Foundation Award 2002-2005
- Resident Research Award
- Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology 2004
Community Service:
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Hong Kong, China Missionary 1996-1998
- Orchestra at Temple Square
Publications:
- Archives of Ophthalmology
- Slack: Pterygium Surgery
- Chapter co-author (in progress)
Family:
Dr. Dastrup is happily married with five children.
Hobbies:
Dr. Dastrup enjoys spending time with his family and playing the viola.
Jackson F. Lever, M.D.
Education and Training
- Consultants in Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery, Southfield, MI
- ASOPRS Fellowship
- Fellowship Director: Frank Nesi, MD
- Preceptors: Evan Black, MD, Geoffrey Gladestone, MD, Francesca Nesi-Eloff, MD, Dianne Schlacter, MD.
- University Eye Care, Sterling Heights, MI
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology Associate
- Mark A. Rolain, MD
- William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
- Residency in Ophthalmology
- Chairman: George Williams, MD
- Program Director: Robert Granadier, MD
- William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
- Transitional year
- Chairman: Michael Maddnes, MD
- Program Director: Barbara Cingel, MD
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
- Medical Degree
- Academic Dean of Students: Ken Simons, MD
- Graduated with Honors in Research
- Graduated in Top Quartile
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Bachelor of Art in History
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Medical Licensure
- Michigan
- Type: Medical Doctor
- Permanent ID#: 4301094618
- Issue Date: 04/03/2013 Expiration Date: 1/31/2017
- Type: Pharmacy C3
- Permanent ID#: 5315058986
- Issue Date: 04/03/2013 Expiration Date: 1/31/2017
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Oakland County Medical Society
- Michigan State Medical Society
- The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
Honors and Awards
- Michigan State Eye Physicians & Surgeons 2011 Annual Meeting- 4th Place Resident Presentation, Machinac Island, Michigan.
- Mortar Board- University of Utah Chapter Member
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Team Coverage Experience
- Senior Ophthalmology Resident:
- Supervising junior residents on-call, in clinic, and in educational activities.
- Transitional Year Residency:
- Internal Medicine: worked in a group of 4 to coordinate and divide admitting, rounding, and discharging responsibilities.
- General Surgery: among a team of 6-8, worked closely to divide and receive assignments for floor and emergency consultations, OR assignments, and admitting service.
Administrative and National Service
- Representative, Graduate Medical Education Council
- William Beaumont Hospital
- Representative, Transitional Year Resident Committee
- William Beaumont Hospital
- Resident Delegate, Michigan State Medical Society
- American Medical Association Resident Section Annual Meeting
- Student Representative, Admission Committee
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Class Representative & Facilities Chair, Student Assembly
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Community Involvement
- Vice-President Woodwardside Neighborhood Improvement Association
- Fulltime Mission in Montreal, Quebec CA
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Publications
- Peer Review Journal Articles
- Odell D, Dubis AM, Lever JF, Stepien KE, Carroll J. Assessing Errors Inherent in OCT-Derived Macular Thickness Maps. J Ophthalmol. 2011. Epub 2011 Aug 17.
- Lever JF, Servat JJ, Nesi-Eloff F, Nessi F. Trichoadenoma of an eyelid in an adult mimicking sebaceous cell carcinoma. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2012. July; 28(4) e101-2.
- Mishulin A, Lever JF, Porter W, Servat JJ, Gladstone GJ, Black EH. Aggressive glabellar angiomyxoma with orbital extension. Orbit. Oct: 31(5); 361-3
- Presentations
- Lever JF, Eadie J, Rolain MA. Clinical outcomes in refractive surgery performed by residents. ARVO 2011 Paper Presentation.
- Lever JF, Clinical case presentation of multifocal choroiditis and panuveitis. Detroit Ophthalmology Interchange. March 19, 2012.
- Posters
- Lever JF, Covert DC, Koenig SB. Two Year Results of the New Triple Procedure (Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty, Phacoemulsification, and IOL Implantation). ARVO 2009 Poster.
- Lever JF, Luo C, Amireshandari A, Drenser K. Persistent Fetal Vasculature Syndrome: Unilateral or Bilateral? Poster Presentation at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 6, 2012.
- Lever JF, Servat JJ, Nesi FA. Suture material and closure techniques for upper eyelid blepharoplasty: survey of current practices. Poster presentation at 43rd ASOPRS annual meeting. November 9, 2012.
- Book Chapters
- Lever JF. Eye Problems. Missionary Medicine: A Guide for LDS Missionary Health. Missionary Medicine Publishers. Page 44-49.
Personal Information
Languages: English & French
Sports: Alpine & backcountry skiing, Canyoneering, White water rafting, Running.
Jason D. Rupp, M.D., PhD
General Ophthalmology & Surgery and Glaucoma Consultation
Dr. Rupp received his MD and PhD from Indiana University in 2012. Following his internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, he completed his ophthalmology residency training at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, where he also completed his Fellowship in Glaucoma and Advanced Anterior
Segment Surgery.
Dr. Rupp performs traditional glaucoma surgery as well as microinvasive glaucoma surgery. In addition to general ophthalmology care, He specializes in routine and complex cataracts and abnormal pupils. Dr. Rupp has been practicing in Salt Lake City and is excited to make the move to CHEC.
In his leisure time, Dr. Rupp enjoys many sports including baseball, basketball, golf, and skiing. He particularly loves coaching his kids’ teams. In addition Dr. Rupp, his wife, & four children enjoy traveling.
Jesse S. Swift, M.D.
General Ophthalmologist & Surgeon
Dr. Swift graduated from the University of Utah, Magna Cum Laude. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 2012, and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock Arkansas with the distinction of being the Chief Resident.
Dr. Swift has been practicing in Albuquerque, NM for the last three years. He completed his surgical internship at the Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. He is fluent in French and enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family!
Dr. Swift, his wife, and three children
are excited to move home to Utah.
Jeremiah V. Church, O.D.
Dr. Jeremiah Church was raised in Utah and earned his Bachelors of Science at Southern Utah University. He later earned his Bachelors of Vision Science and his Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Upon graduation Dr. Church served his country for over seven years as an U. S. Naval Officer where he was Head of the Optometry Department, at U. S. Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, WA and later U. S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy.
Dr. Church has been recognized for many accolades. To mention a few, he graduated Optometry with distinguished honors and was inducted into the Gold Key Honors International Society. Most recently, he received the very prestigious Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (for the second time) for outstanding performance and achieving 99% overall patient satisfaction.Dr. Church is an active member of both the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Utah Optometric Association. He has also been a member of the Armed Forces Optometric Society, an executive member of Nova Optometric Practice Management Association, and member of the AOA Political Action Committee, which educates congressman on the role of optometry in the best practices of eye care.
Dr. Church also finds time to volunteer. He has volunteered his professional expertise by providing eye screenings to over 500 Special Olympic Athletes, as well as, provided eye screenings to over 150 underserved individuals with REACH Health Fair in Florida. He has also volunteered as a leader for the Boy Scouts of America and led Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s efforts in one of the largest annual charity events in the Navy.
Dr. Church is happily married with three adorable children. They enjoy the great outdoors of all seasons and delight in spending time together taking road trips and traveling the world.
Dr. Church has seasoned experience in:
- Ocular Disease Management
- Comprehensive Eye Examinations
- Glasses & Contact Lens Fittings
- LASIK & PRK Co-Management
- Cataract Evaluation and Surgery Co-Management
Jonathan A. King, O.D.
Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Jonathan King attended the University of Iowa where he received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Human Physiology. Following graduation, he moved to Indiana to attend the Indiana University School of Optometry graduating with a Doctor of Optometry degree in 2021. Dr. King then completed his cornea and contact lens residency in July 2022 at IUSO.
While at IUSO, he served in various leadership capacities including President of the Indiana University chapter of the American Optometric Student Association and Vice-President for the Indiana University chapter of the Gold Key International Optometric
Honor Society. He also received the Dr. Henry Hofstetter Scholarship Award, the John P. Davey & Roy E. Denny Memorial Award, and the GP Contact Lens Clinical Excellence Award.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Optometry and the American Optometric Association. Additionally, he is currently working on a Business Management Certificate in the Business of Eye Care through the Kelley School of Business, Fellowships through the FSLS and AAO, and Board-Certified status through the American
Board of Optometry.
Dr. King is proficient in disease management, the fitting of specialty contact lenses, and patient management where he has provided care to patients ages 5 to 101 as well as he is especially interested in dry eye disease and myopia control.
In his leisure free time he enjoys watching and playing sports especially basketball, football, soccer, and golf. Additionally, he loves hiking, snowboarding, and traveling with his girlfriend, Carmen.