Dr. Martha F. Jay
Ophthalmologist - Eye Physician and Surgeon

Dr. Martha F. Jay is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist with extensive experience in the medical and surgical care of the eyes. She trained at the prestigious Northwestern University Department of Ophthalmology, completing her residency in 1992.

Dr. Martha Jay is the past president of the local professional society of ophthalmologists (Milwaukee Ophthalmological Society), a testament to her standing with her peers.  She has been active in refractive surgery from the days of RK (radial keratotomy) and now is an accomplished LASIK surgeon. Before medical school, Dr. Jay completed a Ph.D. in Physiology. She did pioneering work in the vision field, publishing her dissertation project in the top medical journal, Nature.

Dr. Jay is not all work, however. She is married to a college professor and they have a college-age daughter. They make their home in Whitefish Bay. In the summer, you can find them on Lake Michigan sailing. In winter, it is off to the ski slopes. 

Dr. Jay believes that every patient deserves the attention and personal service that Lakeshore Eye Care Professionals provides.

Dr. Deborah M. Costakos
Pediatric/Adult Ophthalmologist - Eye Physician and Surgeon

Dr. Deborah M. Costakos is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical and surgical eye care of children. After graduating from of the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1998, she went to Denver for her ophthalmology residency training at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She then completed an additional 1 year fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology there. She is the newest addition to our medical staff, joining Lakeshore Eye Care Professionals in 2004.

Dr. Deborah Costakos has a special interest and skill in cosmetic BOTOX® treatments. She can help "turn back the clock" for a new you!  Before medical school, Dr. Costakos completed a Masters degree in genetic counseling. Her research in that field is helpful today in her practice of pediatric ophthalmology.

Dr. Costakos makes her home in River Hills with her husband, an attorney, and two teenage daughters. She too enjoys skiing and other outdoor activities when not tending to her medical career. 

Dr. Costakos welcomes patients of all ages to her practice.

Dr. Mark E. German
Optometrist

Dr. Mark E. German joined Lakeshore Eye Care Professionals in the Spring of 2000. As a Doctor of Optometry, he does many of the same things that Dr. Jay and Dr. Costakos do with the exception of surgery. Dr. German graduated from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 1987 and has practiced in the area since that time. He specializes in contact lens fitting and is also available for general eye examinations for patients of all ages.

Dr. Mark German lives with his wife along the shores of Big Cedar Lake in West Bend. If not on the water during the summer, look for him on the back of a Harley - it's those quiet ones who surprise you!

If your eyes are healthy or if you are interested in contact lenses, Dr. German is the best choice for you. He is very professional and expertly trained. Dr. German works closely with both Dr. Jay and Dr. Costakos and does not hesitate to refer you to their care should a more complex medical or surgical problem arise. Give him a try, you will be glad you did.