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vibrant and detailed. Some might
see it as quite fitting in a clinic
specializing in cataract treatment as
well as the diagnosis of glaucoma,
macular degeneration, and other
eye conditions. The artwork
depicts a cherished mentor and
colleague of Dr. Soni.
Dr. Soni is currently painting with
acrylics due to time constraints, but
he has used watercolors and oil-
based paints and has even created
sculptures. While only one piece of
his work is displayed in the office,
Dr. Soni has many other creations
on display around the region. Some
of his work is on display at the
University of Missouri–Columbia,
where he completed two years of
residency and earned master of health
Chetan Soni, M.D., specializes in cataract surgery, glaucoma
care and surgery, laser surgery, general eye exams, and
diabetic eye care. He and his medical staff are dedicated to
providing comprehensive eye care. Dr. Soni is accepting
new patients. Call for an appointment at
417-328-7000
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AN EYE FOR COMPLEXITY
While Dr. Soni enjoys creating art,
he is also very passionate about
the science behind the anatomy,
physiology and disease of the eye:
ophthalmology. “The eye is one
of the most complex organs in the
body, in my opinion,” Dr. Soni says.
“There are so many different things
that go on with the mechanism of
sight. It’s so fun to treat those with
different disorders of the eye. Of all
the five special senses, sight is the
most important.”
Many patients have taken notice of
his passionate work and are thankful
for his help. “They say he is very
thorough with his exams and they like
him,” says Stephanie Jones, an office
associate at the clinic. “He’s very easy
to understand, and they like that he
takes the time with them.”
By Lucas Roberts
The five senses.
Whether we think
about it or not, we employ these
indispensable tools every moment
of our lives. We use hearing to
listen to wonderful music.
Without taste and smell, we
would not be able to enjoy our
favorite foods. We use touch to feel
warmth and comfort.
Some talented people are able to use
their senses in creative and beautiful
ways. When he is not seeing patients
with vision problems, Chetan Soni,
M.D., creates beautiful pieces of art.
When patients see Dr. Soni, a
board-certified ophthalmologist with
the Citizens Memorial Hospital Eye
Specialty Center in Bolivar, they may
be surprised that the painting at the
end of the office’s hall was created
by Dr. Soni. “When you are doing
something you really like, it’s really
peaceful,” Dr. Soni says. “It’s like my
own little world. I am in it, and I am
enjoying myself.”
Dr. Soni employs more colors
than most artists. His painting on
display in the office is extremely