Meet a Volunteer: Dr. Burt Pinchuk

Dr. Burt Pinchuk, our eye doctor

How long have you worked with BCHC?

About three years.

What is your role at the Clinic?

I am the Optometrist.

How did you hear about the Clinic? 

I heard about the need through Billy Heath, one of the members of my Lions club.


What do you like best about working here? 


That I have no responsibility except to see patients, the one thing I most like doing.

Dr. Burt adjusts the eye examining equipment

Do you have a hobby or fun fact to share?

I fish, do photography, and I’m very active in Lions club.


What is your educational and professional background?

I graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1972.

I practiced in Bolingbrook for 40 years, and was also on staff at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and at Michael Reese Hospital.