Meet Our Doctors
Carl Maschauer, OD
Dr. Carl Maschauer received a B.S. from the University of Maryland, in Biochemistry, and his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. He practiced for 30 years in Delaware, before “retiring” and moving to St. Croix. Retirement didn’t keep him busy enough, so he bought Vision Center and started its modernization, by bringing in new and better doctors. Dr. Maschauer has been the Past-President of both the Delaware Optometric Association and the Delaware Board of Optometry. Carl has been a Rotarian for over 35 years. He and his wife Leslie have been calling St. Croix home for more than 7 years and plan on being here for many more. They enjoy playing tennis, fishing, boating, hiking, traveling, and seeing their grandchildren.
On behalf of the entire Vision Center team, Dr. Maschauer wants to thank you for considering us for your eye care needs. It will be an honor to have the pleasure of taking care of you and your family.
Jaclyn Robak, OD
Dr. Jaclyn Robak grew up in a small town in Nebraska and went to the University of Minnesota to complete her undergraduate degree in Biology and Environmental Studies in 2010. She then pursued a degree in optometry at The New England College of Optometry and graduated in 2014. Her clinical externships included rotations in China and Alaska. Having studied for a semester in Guam, Dr. Robak loved the idea of living on an island and jumped at the chance to move to the Virgin Islands in 2014. She specializes in diagnosing and treating ocular pathologies, scleral contact lens fits, and low vision. She loves traveling and going to places off the beaten path during her free time. She enjoys running, playing tennis, trying to garden, and most of all, being entertained by her dogs.
Kelly Padgett, OD
Dr. Kelly Padgett was raised on a farm in Western Washington. Growing up on a farm taught her the value of hard work and dedication. She moved here with her husband, two daughters and their Boston Terrier, Franklin, in 2020. They are excited to make St. Croix their new home, since it is a lot sunnier and warmer than the gray Northwest of the U.S. She received her undergraduate Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University in 2011. Prior to joining Vision Center, Dr. Padgett had her own practice for 9 years. Her expertise in optometry is with children’s exams, post-operative care, contact lenses and ocular disease. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, going to Disney and gardening. We welcome her to our Vision Center family and hope you will too.
Julie Wolf, OD
Dr. Julie Wolf is originally from Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated with honors from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Science. She obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree with honors from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis Tennessee in 1995. She went on to serve as adjunct clinical faculty to the Southern College of Optometry and was a sub investigator for clinical trials at a major ophthalmic product manufacturer. Dr. Wolf is also a former
team physician for the Jacksonville Jaguars organization. Dr Wolf has extensive experience treating ocular disease such as glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, boating, and hiking. Dr. Wolf moved to the islands in the summer of 2023. She is available for appointments in both of our St. Thomas Vision Center locations.
Dr. Jenine Melko
Dr. Jenine Melko grew up in Florida and obtained her B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Florida.
She is probably the only Florida Gator to never attend a football game, anywhere. Jenine had aspirations of world-travel when she joined the Air Force and was subsequently moved from her home state of Florida all the way to Alabama. Not satisfied staying still, she left to study Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia. She practiced Optometry in the Navy for 4 years before she was ready for the next chapter. She worked as the Clinical Director for a LASIK company until they closed doors due to COVID. She and her family decided to leave Maryland and head to the VI after several vacations to the area made them fall in love with island life and culture. Jenine is passionate about providing the best level of care to patients and becoming a part of the VI community.
Dr. Marilyn Holm
Dr. Marilyn Holm was born and raised on a farm in central Nebraska. She attended Ottawa University in Kansas and Nebraska Wesleyan University getting her Medical Technology degree. After working as a Medical Technologist for 13 years she returned to Indiana University where she obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree in 1999. Dr. Holm loves to travel and after working in Kansas several years she moved to Alaska in 2012 where she practiced for the next 10 years. After a year in Colorado Dr. Holm moved to St Thomas as she needed to be at a lower altitude. She is enjoying the much warmer climate. She specializes in ocular disease, children’s eye exams and scleral contact lenses. When not working Dr. Holm loves to travel, snorkel, paint, garden, photography, being involved in her church and spending time with her 2 papillons Meka and Matti. She is available for appointments in both of our St. Thomas Vision Center locations.
