Whitney Boling, MD

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist | Elkhart & Notre Dame

Dr. Whitney Boling is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and the third generation of the Boling family to practice medicine at Boling Vision Center, bringing fellowship-trained clinical expertise, a deeply personal commitment to her community, and the diagnostic thoroughness that has made her one of the most trusted providers in Northern Indiana to her practice across the Elkhart and Notre Dame locations.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Boling specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, cataract surgery, medical retina, aesthetic procedures, and LASIK. Her approach to care is defined by a whole-person philosophy: the conviction that the eyes are a window into the body's broader health, and that every guest deserves a provider who looks through that window with genuine attention and thoroughness.

That diagnostic mindset has led to the detection of conditions including multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, ocular tumors, and systemic inflammation during appointments that began as routine eye exams, a reflection of what happens when a provider asks the questions other providers don't think to ask.

Education and Training

Dr. Boling's academic and clinical training reflect a path defined by academic excellence, service, and a genuine passion for the field she has chosen.

Undergraduate Education

Dr. Boling graduated from the University of Indianapolis in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Minor in Pre-Med, followed by a position as an Ophthalmology Research Assistant to the Indiana University School of Medicine, where her commitment to the field deepened into a calling.

Medical Fraternity Leadership

Before medical school, Dr. Boling served as Vice President of Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity in 2009, a leadership role that reflected the service orientation and collegial spirit she has carried throughout her career.

Medical School

Dr. Boling graduated summa cum laude and as Valedictorian of her medical school class from the American University of Antigua School of Medicine in 2011, a distinction that places her among the most academically accomplished physicians in the practice and reflects the standard of excellence she holds herself to in everything she does.

Residency Training

Dr. Boling completed the Transition Year of her residency at the Detroit Medical Center's Sinai Grace Hospital in 2013, an experience she remembers with particular warmth as the place where she met her husband. She went on to complete her Ophthalmology Residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where she served as the Refractive Surgery Program Liaison through the conclusion of her tenure in 2017.

I am beyond grateful for this amazing honor to join the family business as a third-generation ophthalmologist, where I welcome the responsibility of serving my community with integrity, compassion, and excellence. My daily goal is to fulfill and exceed guest expectations by providing exceptional service, cutting-edge technology, the highest quality of care, and a personalized vision experience that our community has come to know and love.

Whitney Boling

Professional Memberships

Dr. Boling is a proud member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), maintaining active engagement with the professional organizations that support clinical excellence and the advancement of ophthalmic care.

Community Involvement

Dr. Boling carries the Boling legacy of community service with the same personal investment that has defined every generation of her family's commitment to the people of Michiana.

Operation Sight

Dr. Boling volunteers as a surgeon for Operation Sight, the ASCRS Foundation's charitable cataract surgery program, performing free cataract surgery for uninsured patients who meet income eligibility requirements. Her participation reflects a belief she shares with her family and her practice: that access to sight-restoring care should never be determined by financial circumstances.

Kindness to Prevent Blindness

Dr. Boling volunteers for the Kindness to Prevent Blindness mobile eye care unit, providing free eye exams and prescription glasses to students across Elkhart and St. Joseph County schools. Her involvement in K2PB is a direct expression of the community commitment that runs through three generations of the Boling family.

Additional Service

Dr. Boling has also served as a tutor for the Sunshine Home for Girls, a volunteer for the Free Vision Clinic, and a contributor to development initiatives for the Children's Miracle Network, a breadth of community engagement that reflects a genuine belief that service to others is not something reserved for special occasions but a way of living.

Beyond the Practice

Dr. Whitney Boling and her husband Matt, an Internal Medicine Physician with South Bend Clinic, are proud parents to three daughters: Brielle, Chloe, and Bailey, who is remembered with love. Their family also includes a playful Pomsky named Luna.

Dr. Boling is genuinely thrilled to live and work in Michiana, serving the community that supported her throughout her own childhood and that she now has the privilege of caring for as the next chapter of a family story more than 65 years in the making.

Schedule With Dr. Boling

Dr. Boling sees guests at Boling Vision Center's Elkhart and Notre Dame locations. To schedule an appointment, call either office or request an appointment online.

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