Missouri Eye Consultants - Macon

Dr. Rose is an experienced optometrist, who has been caring for patients’ eyes in Macon, Missouri for 30 years. He cherishes having such a long-term commitment to the people of his wife’s hometown, and delivers high-quality, comprehensive eye care to help his patients see their best.

Connecting with patients to help them maintain healthy vision now and in the future is something Dr. Rose is proud to do. Originally from St. Louis County, he stays active in the Macon community — where he’s lived for decades — by coaching sports with his two sons. When not providing his patients with exceptional services, Dr. Rose and his wife love to go camping and boating together. Some of his other personal interests include fishing, hunting, golfing, searching for ancient artifacts, and restoring vintage objects.

Education & Experience
Dr. Rose earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia and went on to complete his Doctor of Optometry at University of Missouri – St. Louis College of Optometry. A fixture in Macon community eye care, he’s skilled in a variety of optometric services and has an understanding ear for his patients concerns and needs. Dr. Rose looks forward to continuing to provide top-notch medical and routine eye care to patients in his city.

Awards & Associations
Member — Missouri Optometric Association
Member — American Optometric Association

Dr. Jill Radkowiec is a dedicated optometrist who provides full-scope optometry, including specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and dry eye management. Growing up in St. Louis, Dr. Radkowiec developed a passion for helping others, which led her to pursue a career in eye care. Since graduating optometry school, she has been proud to live and work in Mid-Missouri, serving the communities she loves.

Dr. Radkowiec currently sees patients at our Nifong and Macon locations, where she combines her expertise with a compassionate approach to deliver personalized eye care for patients of all ages.

When she’s not seeing patients, Dr. Radkowiec enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and three daughters. Whether she’s biking, running, or hiking, she loves connecting with nature and staying active.

A dedicated ophthalmologist with a passion for comprehensive care and an emphasis on cataract surgery, Dr. Hesemann is active in research on the cutting edge of the industry. He has co-authored peer-reviewed literature with trusted colleagues, and his professional opinions have been published in various ophthalmology journals. He’s also a joint inventor of an ophthalmic device patented in the U.S.

Dr. Hesemann lives in Columbia with his wife and three daughters. When he’s not caring for his patients’ eyes or continuing his research, he enjoys spending time outdoors, cheering on the University of Missouri basketball team, and working on his family farm.

Education & Experience
Dr. Hesemann attended the University of Missouri School of Medicine, then finished his ophthalmology residency before entering private practice in St. Louis. After several years, he returned to Central Missouri in 2015, where he was named the Chief of Eye Services at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia — a position he still holds today. He joined our team at Missouri Eye Consultants in 2016 and has provided exceptional care since.

Awards & Associations
Chief of Eye Services — Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, 2015-Present
Medical Provider of the Year — Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, 2017
Directors Special Contribution Award — Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, 2017
Excellence in Patient Experience, Most Innovative Patient Experience — 2018
Published — Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Published — Translational Vision Science and Technology
Published — Missouri Medicine
Member — American Academy of Ophthalmology