Dr. Luekenga grew up in Nampa Idaho, earned his bachelors degree from Brigham Young University and his doctorate from Southern California College of Optometry.

Dr. Luekenga began optometry practice as an officer in the U.S. Navy working with F18 fighter pilots, their crew and families. Honing his skills with the most visually demanding patients in the world he was also trained in treating ocular trauma, eye disease and laser eye surgery.

Previous work in hospital settings provided Dr. Luekenga the opportunity to practice with physicians of all specialties from pediatrics to geriatrics and radiology to surgery, allowing him to better help and understand the needs of the entire patient, not just their eyes.

Since joining Heritage Valley Eye Care in 2005 Dr. Luekenga has enjoyed the relationships he has developed with his patients. Aside from work and volunteering in various organizations Dr. L spends his free time with his wife and their four children.