Family Vision Center

Dr. Rob was born and grew up in St. Joseph, Missouri.  He graduated Central High School in 1987 and went on to complete his Bachelor of Biology degree at University of Missouri - Columbia. He received his Doctorate of Optometry at University of Missouri School of Optometry - St. Louis in 1996.

He and Dr. Loree were married in St. Louis in 1996 and moved to Denver to begin their married life and new careers.  Rob practiced with a large group in southeast Denver for over 7 years and was a member of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.

In 2001, he and Dr. Loree purchased Family Vision Center and started practicing together.  In the past seven years he has worked to provide quality eye care by providing the best staff, equipment and knowledge currently available. He also continued the legacy of the practice which is known for being professional and friendly at the same time.  He is an active member of the Westminster Rotary and enjoys working on the scholarship committee.

His professional interests are in the areas of glaucoma, eye infections and diseases, fitting contact lenses - including Keratoconus and GVSS (Gentle Vision Shaping System).  Dr. Rob speaks Spanish so that he can make all Spanish speaking patients feel welcome.

As a Doctor of Optometry, part of my commitment to my patients is ongoing professional education.  As technology and the world around us changes, I strive to keep up-to-date,so that I can provide the best care possible for your eyes.

Dr. Loree is the oldest of two children and grew up in Goodman, Missouri which is located near the beautiful Ozarks. She completed her Bachelors Degree at Missouri Southern State University -Joplin in 1990 and received her Doctorate's Degree in Optometry at University of Missouri School of Optometry - St. Louis in 1995.   After working in St Louis and neighboring Illinois, she and Dr. Rob were married in 1996 and moved to Colorado.

Dr. Loree provided family vision care in Highlands Ranch and the Belmar area before joining Dr. Michael Wazny at Family Vision Center in 1998.  When Dr. Wazny retired in 2001, she and Dr. Rob bought the practice and have been working to keep it as family oriented and professional as possible. 

Dr. Loree practices one to two days a week and enjoys focusing on getting to know her patients, learning what their needs are and providing the best care and options for helping them meet their vision goals.   She enjoys assisting at Aspen Creek school screenings as well as giving career talks to high school students in the area. 

Her personal interests include spending time with her two kiddos, researching ADD/ADHD and Celiac Disease, reading, crocheting and designing homemade cards. 

Dr. JoAnne Takara is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii.  In 1991, she received her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering thru Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri and graduated with honors.  Following that she received her Doctorate in Optometry thru Indiana University, School of Optometry - Bloomington, Indiana.  JoAnne completed her residency in Low Vision and Primary Care at Tuscon Veterans Administration Hospital in 1996.

Dr. Takara has been practicing optometry for the past 12 years with seven of those years here at Family Vision Center.   Dr. Takara brings her skills in general eye care, contact lens fitting, pre and post Lasik management to Family Vision Center two to three days each week.  She also has training in Low Vision services, providing assistance to those patients who need help maintaining their vision after eye disease or injury.