Our Team

Dr. Sawitzke is a Doctor of Optometry whose professional experience includes more than ten years of clinical practice in ophthalmology and optometry. Originally from Iowa, she attended the University of Arizona and Pacific University College of Optometry. Dr. Sawitzke enjoys spending time with her two children, who are involved in sports and music, and is an active volunteer at their elementary school. The family watches the Wildcats in all sports and loves to attend football, basketball, and softball games. Dr. Sawitzke is a member of the Central Arizona Optometric Society.

Dr. Bailey joined Eye Priority after graduating from the Southern California College of Optometry. He received extensive clinical experience in pediatric and primary care optometry as well as management of ocular disease, diabetic eye care and contact lens fitting.

Dr. Bailey was raised in a small town in northern Arizona. After serving a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Czech Republic, he received his Bachelor of Science in exercise science from Brigham Young University. Dr. Bailey is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Arizona Optometric Association. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing football, basketball, reading, singing, and spending time with his wife and four children.

Dr. de Simone has provided general optometry as well as customized vision therapy programs to children and adults for twenty-five years. She is also a Foothills resident who raised three children in Ahwatukee schools. As the owner of Eye Priority and our Vision Therapy center, Eye Priority RE-Vision, Dr. de Simone is “passionate about vision” and provides personalized care to a wide range of patients. Her specialities include neuro-optometric enhancement and rehab for adults with acquired vision problems, sport enhancement vision, concussions, brain injuries, as well as treating children with learning problems, crossed eye, lazy eye, or reading comprehension difficulties.

Dr. de Simone is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. She holds a BA degree from Penn State University and a Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. In 1993, Dr. de Simone was awarded the Skeffington Award for Excellence in Vision Service. She is a member of the Arizona Optometric Association, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce.

“I have a diverse optometry practice and my passion is helping people develop their vision. With over 25 years experience in this field it amazes me that people still have not heard of Vision therapy. It is the best kept secret in the world. It is time to change. I welcome you to contact me, so I can show you how Vision Therapy can change your life.” - Dr. Kelly de Simone

No stranger to taming chaos, Andrea's job prior to working at Eye Priority was as a preschool teacher where she was in charge of a classroom filled with 26 four and five year olds. In addition to her management role at Eye Priority, Andrea is currently pursing a degree in Business Organizational Management with an emphasis in Cognitive Studies.

Originally from San Diego, she moved to Phoenix in 2015. She loves sports, her dog, coffee, travel, plants, and exploring nature. The number one item on her bucket list right now is to travel to Greece.

Claire has been with Eye Priority for several years now, she enjoys getting to know her patients and loves helping them choose the perfect pair of glasses. She is a huge Disney fan and mom to an ugly dog (with pictures to prove it!). Claire loves ALL animals: furry, scaly, small and really big - in college she interned with the elephants in the Reid Park zoo! She’s never lived anywhere longer than five years but thanks to an adorable niece and nephew she thinks Phoenix will be her forever home.

Caz’s interest in optometry began with a cow’s eye dissection in a physiology class, he was fascinated by the professor’s lecture about the eye and knew he wanted to learn more. He recently graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in biology (minor in Studio Arts) and has goals to apply to optometry school in the near future.

An avid car buff, Caz spends his spare time learning about cars and also enjoys spending time with his family and friends, going to the movies, and hiking.