Clinical Director Haylie Mulliniks, OD, of TLC Laser Eye Centers Memphis is a Desoto County native, and graduated from Union University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. While attending Union, she was the president of Sigma Zeta Honor Society. She also received the Freshman Chemistry Award and was chosen to present her research on silicone polymers at the American Chemical Society meeting.
Dr. Mulliniks received her Doctorate from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. At SCO, she was invited to become a member of Beta Sigma Kappa National Optometric Honor Society. She has been chosen to present posters at several National Optometric meetings across the country. Dr Mulliniks completed her residency in Hospital-Based Primary Care with an emphasis in Ocular Disease at the VA Medical Center in Memphis. After completing her residency, Dr. Mulliniks served as a faculty member at Southern College of Optometry, where she instructed students on diagnosis and management of ocular and vision disorders focusing mainly on primary care. She is an active member of the American Optometric Association as well as the Mississippi Optometric Association.