Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctor and staff who make Northwest Tennessee Eye Clinic, P.C. the leading provider of vision care products and services in Martin.
Frances Bynum, OD
Dr. Bynum was a native of Crawfordville, Florida. Where she graduated from Wakulla
High School in 1988. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State
University and her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry
in Memphis. Dr. Bynum completed externships at Baptist Eye Institute in Jacksonville,
Florida and Drs. Woods, Lanier & Bowman in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Bynum is the owner
of the Northwest TN Eye Clinic in Martin, TN, where she has brought state-of-the-art
equipment and the latest procedures into her practice. Dr. Bynum specializes in contact
lenses, ocular disease, and pathology, as well as refractive surgical care. She has
served as a National Board of Optometry Examiner and has also completed the
Leadership Weakley County Program. Dr. Bynum is currently an active member of the
American Optometric Association, Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians and
the Northwest Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. Additionally, she is a
fellow of the Tennessee Academy of Optometrists, serves as a Vision Source
Administrator, is board certified through the American Optometry Board, is a speaker for
Cooper Vision and LKC technologies, and is an adjunct professor for Southern College
of Optometry. Dr. Bynum is married to Tim Bynum, and they have a son, Aubrey
(Maycie). She enjoys traveling, golfing and spending time with her family, especially her
grandson, Everett.
Aubrey Bynum
Aubrey, a native of Martin, Tennessee, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in finance. He is married to Maycie Bynum, and together they have a son, Everett. Outside of work, Aubrey is an avid golfer who enjoys spending time outdoors with his family. In his professional role, Aubrey supports patients by coordinating appointments and handling registration. He is also responsible for insurance verification, billing, and filing claims—ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for every patient.
Cheryl Cloar
Cheryl assists patients in making appointments and registration. She also works in verification, billing, and filing insurance claims. Cheryl and her family make their home in Troy. She is the proud granny of three handsome little boys, Tanner, Bennet and Kaden, and a beautiful granddaughter Ryan.
Kellie Harris
Kellie is a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA). She assists with patient exam workups, inventory analysis and retinal imaging. Kellie performs Low Level Light Therapy treatments, retinal imaging, as well as testing for detection of eye diseases such as Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetes, etc. She helps patients choose the best frame and lens selections for their individual needs. She manages all contact lens orders and frame inventory. Kellie serves as the Vision Source Representative Facilitator for Northwest TN.
Michele Brown
Michele is a Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPOA). She assists with the insurance verification, billing and filing of insurance claims. Michele is responsible for ordering glasses and contact lenses. She also coordinates cataract surgeries for patients. Michele and her family make their home in Martin.
Brigitte Reaves
Brigitte is a certified paraoptometric assistant (CPOA) and works as a medical scribe, where she is responsible for accurately documenting Dr. Bynum’s interactions with patients and supporting clerical tasks related to medical records. She also assists with retinal imaging and ensures a smooth clinical experience for patients. Brigitte earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She and her husband, Kyle, live in Martin with their two daughters, Bella and Piper. Outside of work, Brigitte stays active by participating in recreational league sports with her children. Her family is also involved in their community and are members of First Baptist Church in Martin.
Amber Williams
Amber is a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) who plays a key role in patient care by assisting with exam workups and retinal imaging. She is also experienced in administering dry eye treatments, including Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy and Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT). In addition, Amber performs diagnostic testing for a range of eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other ocular disorders. Amber and her husband, Deonta, live in Martin with their two wonderful children, Isabella and Emmitt. The family is actively involved in local youth sports and enjoys being engaged members of their community.
Courtney Haley
Courtney is a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) who plays an integral role in patient care. She assists with exam workups, retinal imaging, and dry eye treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy and Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT). Courtney is also involved in diagnostic testing for various eye conditions, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Courtney lives in Martin with her husband, John, and their two sons, Jake and Max. As a family, they love spending time outdoors—especially soccer, camping and exploring trails in their Jeep.
Sherri Huffstetler
Sherri is our Patient Management Specialist. She will help facilitate a trouble-free experience for your appointment. She can assist you with appointments, insurance verification, processing payments, creating contact orders along with dispensing contacts. She has 30+ years of experience in healthcare and office management. She will be happy to assist you and help provide you with a relaxing, enjoyable experience. She and her husband Randy live in Greenfield. They have two children, Abby (Tanner) Smithson and Grant (Taylor) Huffstetler. They have one grandchild, Ellery Huffstetler Smithson. Sherri enjoys spending time with family, traveling and cooking.