Meet Dr. Schiff
Marie Schiff, OD
Dr. Marie Schiff received her Bachelor of Science degree from Baldwin-Wallace College in Cleveland, Ohio and her Doctor of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University. Upon graduation, Dr. Schiff was selected to participate in a one-year residency program where she had specialized training in treating all kinds of eye diseases, infections and injuries, as well as fitting specialty contact lenses. Dr. Schiff has been a clinic instructor at The Ohio State University College of Optometry and at the Columbus V.A. Hospital. Dr. Schiff is very active in training students interested in optometry and in medical careers, and often has students working for her or observing during eye exams.Dr. Schiff has been in private practice since 1994. She has two practices, one in Northwest Columbus and here in Grove City. Dr. Schiff has been chosen by many to be their family eye doctor because of her diverse expertise. She has been selected to participate in educational videos for cable TV and for local news stations such as Channel 4. Dr. Schiff lectures often to elementary and secondary students in educating them about the eye and the importance of eye safety. She also participates regularly in career days at local high schools.
Dr. Schiff is very active in various professional organizations and volunteer activities to promote eye care. She was voted by her colleagues to serve as governor for the local and state levels. While serving as governor, Dr. Schiff received special recognition by the Ohio Optometric Association for her leadership roles in community activities. She frequently donates her time for school vision screenings and for giving free eye exams to the homeless. She also volunteers her time at various charitable fund-raisers for Prevent Blindness of Ohio, Pilot Dogs and other eyecare organizations. One of her most enjoyable volunteer activities is serving as judge for the Central Ohio District Science Fair on vision-related projects every March.
Dr. Schiff is also involved in many community activities in Columbus and here in Grove City. She enjoys playing sports and is involved in coed softball and volleyball leagues. She is very active with the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary in raising money for Special Olympics, Easter Seals and in supporting police officers and their families in times of need, as both her husband and her brother are police officers. Dr. Schiff is married to Todd Schiff, a 1988 graduate of Grove City High School. They were married in Grove City at Bethel Lutheran Church and are both active in their church's activities. Dr. Schiff is a huge Cleveland Browns fan. Go Browns!