Biography
Dr. Matt Weinheimer is a medical science liaison at Apellis Pharmaceuticals. He received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington and his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. A recipient of the U.S. Navy’s Health Professions Scholarship Program, he served as an active-duty optometrist for four years in Okinawa, Japan, and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. After completing his active-duty obligation, Dr. Weinheimer transitioned into the Navy Reserves and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He was recognized as the 2021 Armed Forces Optometric Society Reserve Optometrist of the Year after completing a deployment to the Javits New York Medical Station during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Weinheimer practiced in a private optometry office for five years before transitioning into industry. In 2023, he was recognized by the Indiana Optometric Association as the Young Optometrist of the Year and has also served on the Central Indiana Optometric Society’s executive council.
Education
Indiana University — BS’10, Graduate Certificate in Business’21
Illinois College of Optometry — OD’14
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