Our Eye Care Team
Julie Cole, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Cole was born and raised in Iowa. She attended Iowa State University where she graduated with honors receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2003. After college she moved to Boston, Massachusetts where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree, graduating with honors from The New England College of Optometry in 2007. Following graduation from Optometry school, Dr. Cole completed her residency training in Primary Care and Ocular Disease at the White River Junction VA Hospital in White River Junction, Vermont in 2008.
Dr. Cole was hired to work at an attending doctor in Vermont at the White River Junction VAMC after her residency and then went to work at a private hospital outside of Boston before moving to North Carolina in 2011. Since 2011 she has been working in private practice and joined Mooresville Eye Care in 2018.
Dr. Cole lives in Mooresville with her husband, two young daughters and dog. When she’s not working, Dr. Cole enjoys spending time with family, traveling, hiking and reading.
Laura Buchanan, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Laura Buchanan is a native of Cary, NC. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Appalachian State University and graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry from The New England College of Optometry. Dr. Buchanan completed a year residency in Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury.
Dr. Buchanan practiced in the Buffalo, NY area for eight years and recently moved back to North Carolina.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, reading a good book, or snuggling with her two dogs.
Laura Buchanan, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Laura Buchanan is a native of Cary, NC. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Appalachian State University and graduated with her Doctorate of Optometry from The New England College of Optometry. Dr. Buchanan completed a year residency in Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salisbury.
Dr. Buchanan practiced in the Buffalo, NY area for eight years and recently moved back to North Carolina.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, reading a good book, or snuggling with her two dogs.
Joshua T. Ziebell, OD, FAAO
Optometrist
Dr. Ziebell was born and raised in northern Wisconsin (yes, he likes both cheese and the Packers). He attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology (he coincidentally learned to surf on the shores of Lake Superior). After graduating college in 1998, Dr. Ziebell went south to Memphis, TN and attended the Southern College of Optometry to graduate with his doctorate in 2002. Post-graduation residency took him to Salisbury, NC where he worked at the W.G. Hefner VAMC.
Affiliations include the American Optometric Association, North Carolina State Optometric Society; he is a former member of the Armed Services and former Armed Forces Optometric Society member as well as the Piedmont Optometric Society where he once served as secretary-treasurer. Dr. Ziebell has worked in Mooresville since 2006 when he joined and has since purchased the office of Dr. Gary Roach.
Dr. Ziebell resides in Mooresville and enjoys anything outdoors, but you are likely to find him wakeboarding or mountain biking during the summer months and searching for the perfect winter storm to snow ski or snowboard during winter. He enjoys spending time with his family watching his oldest son on the soccer fields in addition to attempting to manage his twin younger boys. While not mentioned by name, Dr. Ziebell greatly appreciates his loving wife in keeping the family together and happy while also maintaining full-time employment at Novant Medical Center.
Dearest Friends and Family
It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to be able to meet so many wonderful people from Mooresville and the surrounding communities. When I first moved to Charlotte in 2004, it was a fun, big city, but something simply did not feel right. I knew it was not going to be long term. Over time, I came to know and work with Gary Roach in 2006. Shortly thereafter, Mooresville became home. My family and I set down our roots and are doing our utmost to raise three, respectful and healthy boys in this community.
This letter comes with both excitement and trepidation. As Mark Twain said, “the two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” I have been working in some capacity in this healthcare field now for 20 years and it has been an honor. After considerable thought and contemplation, my family and I feel as though it is time to retire and perhaps answer another calling, another mission.
As mentioned, we have set down our roots and are extremely happy to call Mooresville home. You will still see me and my family around and involved in the community and I very much look forward to stopping and talking. I want to maintain these relationships and these friendships that you and I have cultivated over the years and I look forward to continuing to watch our children grow.
Last but not least, please know that your health is being left in both capable and empathetic hands. I have tried very hard to continue the excellent care you received from Dr. Roach; I assure you the physicians involved in moving Mooresville Eye Care forward, share those same beliefs. I know the physicians personally and will vouch for their knowledge, compassion and work ethic.
I will be in the office doing some part time duties and aiding with the transition, but effective around the end of April, Drs. Cole and Buchanan will be the providers of your care. When making/confirming appointments, the staff will be sure to reiterate this transition and care.
I have attempted to treat each and every one of you as though we were brothers, sisters and with the respect you deserve. As I retire from the healthcare scene, I wish you all the very best. Godspeed.
Sincerely,
Joshua T. Ziebell, OD, FAAO
Mooresville Eye Care, OD, PLLC.