Dr. Brian Heiniger

Ophthalmology

Olathe, KS

Dr. Brian Heiniger is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Grin Eye Care who cares for patients at the Olathe, Leawood, and Brookside offices. He grew up on a family farm near Fairview, Kansas, and attended Hiawatha High School before earning a degree in kinesiology from Kansas State University. He then completed his medical degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received the J. Donald M. Gass Award for excellence in ophthalmic education and research. Following medical school, he completed an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Heiniger went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, serving as both clinic chief and surgery chief resident. At Grin Eye Care, he practices comprehensive ophthalmology with an emphasis on cataract and refractive surgery and manages a wide range of eye conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, droopy eyelids, dry eye, and macular degeneration. He enjoys working with patients to find individualized solutions that protect sight and fit their lifestyle. Outside of work, he spends time with his wife, a speech-language pathologist, and their three children, and enjoys sports, exercise, travel, agriculture, and being outdoors. He has been recognized as a top doctor by multiple regional and national publications, reflecting the trust patients and referring physicians place in his care.

Dr. Megan Haghnegahdar

Ophthalmology

Overland Park, KS

Dr. Megan Haghnegahdar is a fellowship-trained cornea, refractive, and cataract surgeon. She cares for patients with corneal and ocular surface disorders, offers advanced options for corneal transplantation, and performs modern cataract and vision-correcting procedures. Her consultations focus on understanding each patient’s visual goals—whether clearer daily vision, reduced glare, or less dependence on glasses—and tailoring a treatment plan that balances safety, recovery, and long-term results. Dr. Haghnegahdar trained at KU Eye and completed a prestigious cornea fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital. At Kansas City Eye Clinic, she works within a coordinated team that provides comprehensive diagnostics, perioperative counseling, and continued support after surgery. Patients appreciate her clear explanations and thoughtful guidance from first visit through final follow-up.

Dr. Alaina Geren

Ophthalmology

Leawood, KS

Dr. Alaina Geren is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who cares for patients needing cataract and corneal surgery as well as treatment for external eye diseases. She believes great outcomes start with careful listening and a clear plan, and she takes time to explain testing, surgical options, and what to expect before and after a procedure. Her goal is to match advanced techniques with a comfortable, low-stress experience tailored to each person’s vision needs. Dr. Geren earned her medical degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, completed an internship at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and advanced her subspecialty training with a cornea fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern. Patients appreciate her steady communication style, attention to detail in the operating room, and commitment to long-term eye health through thoughtful follow-up and preventive care.