Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Family Eye Med the leading provider of vision care products and services in Lebanon.
Jim Gillispie, O.D.
Jim is the founder and owner of Gillispie Eye Care in Hermitage, Tennessee. Originally from West Virginia, Dr. Gillispie earned his doctorate from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis and began practicing in 1990. After 10 years with a group practice in the Nashville area, he opened Gillispie Eye Care in 2002 as a medically oriented optometry practice. Dr. Gillispie and Dr. Pino began working together in January 2016. When he is not in the office, Dr. Gillispie enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Grace Gillispie, O.D.
Dr. Grace Gillispie is a native of Nashville/Wilson County, TN. Dr. Gillispie received a BS degree in Biology from Lipscomb University and a Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. She completed clinical rotations at Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, AK, The Eye Center at SCO in Memphis, TN, and Mountain Eyeworks in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Her clinical interests include pediatric optometry, scleral lenses, treatment and management of ocular disease, and diabetic eye disease. In her free time, Dr. Gillispie enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, skiing, running, and exploring the outdoors. She is an active member of her church and loves being involved in her local community.
Sydney Mathias, O.D.
Dr. Sydney Mathias joined our practice in August of 2024. She grew up in Portland, IN and earned her undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Marian University in Indianapolis, IN. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana University School of Optometry in 2024. She is interested in primary care and ocular disease.
She spends her free time with her fiancé and pets. They enjoy pickleball, golf, hiking, and a good movie.
Matthew Earhart, O.D.
Dr. Matthew Earhart was born and raised in Carson City, Nevada. He attended Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon where he earned his Doctorate of Optometry in 2007. He also received his Master’s of Education with an emphasis on visual function in learning from Pacific University College of Education. Dr. Earhart is glaucoma-certified and has given multiple lectures on the subject. Furthermore, he has done community work in both Ecuador and Mexico.
Upon moving to Lebanon, Tennessee, Dr. Earhart adopted a black lab named Pepper. His hobbies include flying (has his private pilot certificate and is related to Amelia Earhart), off-roading, and hiking, but he also takes time to enjoy church, concerts and Tennessee sporting events (Titan Up!).
Monique Smyth, O.D.
Monique has been with Family Eye Med since 2022. Dr. Smyth attended Rhodes College in Memphis TN for her undergraduate degree then hopped over to Southern College of Optometry in Memphis for her doctorate. She then performed her residency at Virginia Eye Consultants, focusing on ocular diseases and surgical post op care. She enjoys spending days with her husband and dog, whether trying new restaurants, going kayaking, or gardening in the backyard.
John M. Pino, O.D., Ph.D. (1960-2023)
Dr. John Michael Pino, 63, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital after a long, quiet battle with cancer. He is missed dearly.
Allyson Cort: Operations Manager – September 2002
Paula Owens: Office Manager – September 2019
Julie Alexander: Front Desk – October 2008
Teresa Doss: Optical – May 2020
Wendy Sorrell: Optical – June 2021
Brandy Illobre: Licensed Optician – July 2011 – December 2018
Chaos Coordinator (stay-at-home mom) – August 2022 – Present