"In high school, I was an overnight caregiver for my neighbor who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and my interest in medicine and helping people was sparked. While at CSBSJU, I worked for a local optometrist, and saw the importance of yearly eye exams. Not only do we take care of ocular diseases, but the eye gives us great insight into systemic diseases as well. Watching people put on their first pair of glasses and being amazed at what they could see was also a great reward."
"In high school, I was an overnight caregiver for my neighbor who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and my interest in medicine and helping people was sparked. While at CSBSJU, I worked for a local optometrist, and saw the importance of yearly eye exams. Not only do we take care of ocular diseases, but the eye gives us great insight into systemic diseases as well. Watching people put on their first pair of glasses and being amazed at what they could see was also a great reward."
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Friendly and competent ; explains things well.Cheerful and encouraging..
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
personable, professional, and timely
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Very good visit
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
It was a brief visit with the doctor but she was able to clearly answer some questions I had.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Kind and helpful — even went to the work of showing me what the back of my retina looks like. :)
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
She was so nice
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
She was calm, knowledgeable, and explained my condition clearly.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Fun, listens and explains well and kind.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
She is professional and engaging.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great Doctor. Very empathetic and always willing to listen and explain.
"In high school, I was an overnight caregiver for my neighbor who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and my interest in medicine and helping people was sparked. While at CSBSJU, I worked for a local optometrist, and saw the importance of yearly eye exams. Not only do we take care of ocular diseases, but the eye gives us great insight into systemic diseases as well. Watching people put on their first pair of glasses and being amazed at what they could see was also a great reward.
My favorite part of being an optometrist is helping patients with their visual issues. So many people don’t realize how many things can stem from vision and ocular issues, and being able to offer solutions is very rewarding. I love being able to create a relationship with my patients that lasts for many years.
I enjoy spending time with my family, playing intramural volleyball, traveling with my fiancé, and playing with my great pyrenees puppy Lou."
Background
Optometric Degree Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science College of St. Benedict’s, St. Joseph, MN
Member American Optometric Association, Minnesota Optometric Association
Friendly and competent ; explains things well.Cheerful and encouraging..
personable, professional, and timely
Very good visit
It was a brief visit with the doctor but she was able to clearly answer some questions I had.
Kind and helpful — even went to the work of showing me what the back of my retina looks like. :)
She was so nice
She was calm, knowledgeable, and explained my condition clearly.
Fun, listens and explains well and kind.
She is professional and engaging.
Great Doctor. Very empathetic and always willing to listen and explain.