Our Doctors
Scott W. Nebel, O.D.
Dr. Scott Nebel was born and raised in a small town in rural western Pennsylvania. He graduated from Penn State University then pursued his doctorate at The Pennsylvania College of Optometry (now known as Salus University). During his clinical externships, Dr. Nebel trained at The Eye Institute in downtown Philadelphia and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL, as well as several private offices in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
After receiving his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2009, Dr. Nebel split time practicing at several locations before eventually settling in Charlotte, NC. Following the passing of Dr. William Jenkins and retirement of Dr. Dana Kuhl, Dr. Nebel and his family decided to relocate to South Carolina to take over the MediVision practice.
Dr. Nebel and his wife Ashley currently reside in Seneca with their children Sinclair & Leon and dog Zelda. Ashley was born and raised in Greer and is relishing the opportunity to be closer to home. When Dr. Nebel finds spare time, he enjoys drawing, watching sports & movies, reading (yes, Batman comic books qualify as reading), playing toys with his children, and doting on his beloved French bulldog.
Derek Van Veen, O.D.
Dr. Derek Van Veen completed his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at Furman University. He then received his Doctor of Optometry and Masters of Science in Physiological Optics from the University of Alabama Birmingham. He completed externships at the Birmingham Veterans Administration Hospital and Jervey Eye Group.
He began his career in optometry at a comprehensive ophthalmology practice in Spartanburg, SC, from 2000 to 2003, where he practiced comprehensive eye care, including co-management of refractive, cataract and cornea surgeries. In 2003, Dr. Van Veen joined TLC Laser Eye Centers to concentrate primarily on refractive surgery. He has been practicing at MediVision since January of 2018. Dr. Van Veen also sees patients at his own practice in Easley, SC.
Dr. Van Veen is a recognized national speaker on refractive surgery, laser vision correction and anterior segment eye disease. He has been a clinical investigator having participated in studies such as Topographical and Refractive Stability after Contact Lens Removal and Impact of Ocular Surface Health on Patient Satisfaction and Outcomes Following Refractive Surgery. Dr. Van Veen has also consulted for leading ophthalmic pharmaceutical companies.
Dr. Van Veen is married with one son. Besides optometry and family, he has a passion for golf, wakeboarding, snowboarding and fantasy football.
Valerie S. Urban, O.D.
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