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Dr. David Morimoto
Dr. David Morimoto
Dr. Morimoto is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and provides comprehensive eye care with a special interest in cataract surgery and glaucoma.

Dr. David Morimoto graduated from Northwestern University Honors Program in Medical Education, where he received a bachelor of science degree in medicine, as well as a medical degree. He was selected as a member of the Alpha Omega Medical Honor Society. Dr. Morimoto completed his ophthalmic training at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago and was involved in research projects culminating in publications and presentations at national meetings.

Dr. Morimoto joined his father in practice in ophthalmology in 1990. He and his wife, Celeste Kaliski M.D., have two grown daughters, Emily and Sarah. 

Dr. Morimoto has served as past president of the Chicago Ophthalmological Society, an academic society comprised of the six academic training programs in ophthalmology in Chicago as well as practicing ophthalmologists in the Chicago area. He served on the board of the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness as chair of the committee reviewing and awarding research grants to young investigators at the six Chicago ophthalmology residency programs. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons which provides guidance to Illinois lawmakers on policies regarding eye care for the citizens of Illinois. As an active member of the medical staff at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Dr. Morimoto has served on the Medical Center's laser, surgery and emergency department committees.

Dr. Morimoto has traveled to India as a volunteer to perform eye surgery and treat patients. He was honored in Castle-Connolly "Top Doctors" in the Chicago metro area in both the first and second editions. His hobbies include triathlons, competitive swimming, and fishing.

Dr. Morimoto's office is located at: Associated Ophthalmologists 
219 N. Hammes Avenue Joliet, IL 60435
Dr. Aras Zlioba
Dr. Aras Zlioba
Dr. Aras Zlioba attended the University of Notre Dame where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-professional studies. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School where he received his medical degree with honors and was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his ophthalmic training at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Zlioba performed ocular research at Loyola and University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago involving ocular injuries and inflammation. He has published articles and received credits in several prominent ophthalmic publications.

Dr. Zlioba is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago Ophthalmological Society, Will Grundy Medical Society, Illinois State Medical Society and the American Medical Association.

He has traveled to Africa as a volunteer to perform surgery and treat patients. He was voted one of Chicago land’s top ophthalmologists as presented in Chicago Magazine.

Dr. Zlioba is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has special interests in small incision, no stitch cataract surgery; glaucoma; a variety of laser procedures; and contact lenses.

Dr. Zlioba has been a practicing ophthalmologist in Joliet since 1990. He and his wife, Lina, are active in the Lithuanian-American community in Lemont and have three daughters: Ariana, Julija, and Inga. His hobbies include travel, skiing, reading and photography.
Dr. Alexis Stefaniak-Clark, MD

Dr. Alexis Stefaniak-Clark, MD

Dr. Alexis Stefaniak-Clark is a comprehensive ophthalmologist dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality care to her patients. She provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, including the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and dry eye, among other common eye conditions.


Dr. Stefaniak-Clark is an alumna of the University of Notre Dame, where she double majored in Science Pre-Professional Studies and Spanish. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Stefaniak-Clark received her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She was also a participant of the Community and Global Health Honors Program, through which she served both local and global communities to improve the health of vulnerable populations. She then went on to complete her ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident during her final year of training. 


Dr. Stefaniak-Clark holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago Ophthalmological Society, and Illinois State Medical Society.


Dr. Stefaniak-Clark is a Chicago-area native and lives with her husband and their dog. Outside of the office, she enjoys exploring the outdoors through backpacking, hiking, skiing, and running. She also loves gardening and can be found planting flowers in the warmer months. In the fall, she enjoys cheering on Notre Dame football and baking homemade sourdough.